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Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill?
    #23388169 - 06/27/16 04:09 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Whether it be man made medicine or plant, do you think the part of the brain responsible for Nirvana, liberation, bliss, can be unlocked with a pill?


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388175 - 06/27/16 04:10 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

not any time soon


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388177 - 06/27/16 04:10 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

It's most likely possible for something like that to be made if the human race survives long enough, but IMO religion will never fully go away.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: SirShroomsAlott]
    #23388194 - 06/27/16 04:17 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

this is more suitable for a different area of the forums but to answer your question i think it already has been for many people.  different people find their path through a number of different substances, sometimes in conjunction with organized religions.  i know at times i have


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: bass head]
    #23388296 - 06/27/16 04:45 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

^ what he said.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: bass head]
    #23388407 - 06/27/16 05:17 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

true, I'm pretty supportive of the notion that religions evolved out of tribal traditions which were mostly built around drug experience, but I don't think we'll come full circle for a time yet. Maybe in the civilized world, but I can't see the vast majority of the people out there embracing drugs with all the negative connotation and cultural biases. Maybe when we have a global civilization, but I wouldn't count on it


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Ezuma]
    #23388474 - 06/27/16 05:39 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)



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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388475 - 06/27/16 05:40 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

The question in the OP is not the same as the question in the thread title .

Can drugs unlock the states of consciousness associated with enlightenment and spirituality ?

Probably sometimes for some people .

Will any drug completely replace religion ?

No.

We have many amazing drugs and have for a long time , including drugs that produce profoundly spiritual states such as ketamine, LSD and mushrooms and DMT , but religion/ spirituality isn't going anywhere.

For one thing , attaining profound altered states of consciousness isn't really the goal of many modern religions .

But mainly, although drugs can temporarily provide a glimpse of enlightenment , only long term , daily , disciplined practice of spiritual techniques like yoga and meditation and a complete alignment of your lifestyle with the goal of enlightenment can ever make those states permanent or allow you to integrate the transcendent Experiences with your life in a way that makes it useful And meaningful in a practical and enduring sense.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Moonshoe]
    #23388482 - 06/27/16 05:42 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Why does everything has to be made into a pill?


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388487 - 06/27/16 05:44 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Your question completely misunderstands what religion is.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Patlal]
    #23388488 - 06/27/16 05:44 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

LSD :smugjerry:


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388859 - 06/27/16 07:41 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Quote:

Anahata said:
Whether it be man made medicine or plant, do you think the part of the brain responsible for Nirvana, liberation, bliss, can be unlocked with a pill?





DMT


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Great (ta). Being great, it flows out;
Flowing out means far-reaching;
Being far-reaching, it is said to return.


It's just a shot away..


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Moonshoe]
    #23388873 - 06/27/16 07:44 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

That's what I'm stabbing at...you say only discipline, yoga, medatation. I say the benifits of these things are all mental. So a pill unlocking your brain to tap into these effects will replace the need of said practices.  Right?


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23388886 - 06/27/16 07:47 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Yes, now that you mention it, in theory, it is quite possible that whatever the benefits of yoga and meditation might be provided by some future medicine or technology.

Its not certain, but it is possible.

But the question then becomes, would an advanced Yogi and Meditator who takes the pill be even more enlightened than someone who took only the pill?


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Moonshoe]
    #23388907 - 06/27/16 07:53 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

whoa... this is getting pretty deep


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Moonshoe]
    #23388909 - 06/27/16 07:54 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Nope. That would be like throwing water in a river, no added benefit. Already flowing.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: larry.fisherman]
    #23388921 - 06/27/16 08:02 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

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XLCaps said:
Your question completely misunderstands what religion is.




Religion is a practice and a belief. The purpose of which is to live in and spread love, peace, harmony, compassion, and all that jazz. All qualities that take place in the mind.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23389189 - 06/27/16 09:20 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

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Anahata said:
Nope. That would be like throwing water in a river, no added benefit. Already flowing.




Perhaps. Or perhaps it would be like throwing fuel on a fire.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Moonshoe]
    #23389273 - 06/27/16 09:54 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Quote:

Moonshoe said:
The question in the OP is not the same as the question in the thread title .

Can drugs unlock the states of consciousness associated with enlightenment and spirituality ?

Probably sometimes for some people .

Will any drug completely replace religion ?

No.

We have many amazing drugs and have for a long time , including drugs that produce profoundly spiritual states such as ketamine, LSD and mushrooms and DMT , but religion/ spirituality isn't going anywhere.

For one thing , attaining profound altered states of consciousness isn't really the goal of many modern religions .

But mainly, although drugs can temporarily provide a glimpse of enlightenment , only long term , daily , disciplined practice of spiritual techniques like yoga and meditation and a complete alignment of your lifestyle with the goal of enlightenment can ever make those states permanent or allow you to integrate the transcendent Experiences with your life in a way that makes it useful And meaningful in a practical and enduring sense.



this. From what I have read, high dose MXE experiences seem to be basically a direct description of temporary enlightenment

I am yet to do MXE myself. just saying

Also; I don't think so. I think there will be things to improve spiritual health so to speak. But not just give one enlightenmnet

For example, are there certain chemicals/supplements/herbs that WITHIN A CONTEXT help one achieve health. b vitamins and magnesium improved MY HEALTH. But I doubt there will be a pill that completely does that work for you


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: topdog82]
    #23389276 - 06/27/16 09:56 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Like imagine a pill that is not made of any whole foods, made in a lab, that replaces food completely. I coudn't really see that. Or a pill that replicates sleep

Xan, melatonin, valerian, GHB etc. all have helped me sleep better. But not straight up replace sleep
Or caffeine can breifly improve wakefulness. But you can't just replace your daily sleep with red bulls. Its not a long term sustainable idea. Just my opnion


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23389381 - 06/27/16 10:32 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Depends which religion you are talking about.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Dr.Wongburger]
    #23389482 - 06/27/16 11:11 PM (7 years, 7 months ago)

I say it can be unlocked purely by yourself. Thats how they did it back then. Old school.


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: Anahata]
    #23389899 - 06/28/16 03:09 AM (7 years, 7 months ago)

Quote:

Anahata said:
Quote:

XLCaps said:
Your question completely misunderstands what religion is.




Religion is a practice and a belief. The purpose of which is to live in and spread love, peace, harmony, compassion, and all that jazz. All qualities that take place in the mind.



You just picked one piece off a whole chess board. It's not that simple or narrow minded. You can't just tell someone, "Man, there is no God, here's a pill bro."


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Re: Do you think Religion will be replaced with a pill? [Re: bass head]
    #23389909 - 06/28/16 03:18 AM (7 years, 7 months ago)

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this is more suitable for a different area of the forums but to answer your question i think it already has been for many people.  different people find their path through a number of different substances, sometimes in conjunction with organized religions.  i know at times i have



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