“Sincere religious belief” is an evolving standard for psychedelic churches
Interest has grown in establishing legal churches centered around the use of such substances, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado have legalized forms of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
…does not follow a rigid set of prescribed beliefs but instead encourages adherents to explore their own spiritual experiences… This court’s order underscores that religious practice does not need to conform to traditional, rigid structures or prescribed dogmas to be protected under the First Amendment and RFRA. As more states experiment with psychedelic-assisted therapies, this decision, if upheld throughout litigation, could pave the way for the recognition of new religious movements that incorporate psychedelics as a sacrament, offering a framework for how such beliefs may be evaluated moving forward.
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“Sincere religious belief” is an evolving standard for psychedelic churches
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