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S/P/168. Altered states of consciousness in most religions are drug induced. Discuss.
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The paper examines altered states of consciousness from the perspective of their role in various religions. A review of literature is offered on religious rituals and shamanistic practices including the use of plants and fungi, dancing, meditation, sweating, and other techniques of obtaining ecstasy.
KEYWORDS: Religion, altered state of consciousness, shaman, ritual, ecstasy,
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