The Entheogenic Tradition: Spirit, Law, and the Pursuit of Transcendence

Embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and legal understanding. This series delves into the rich history of entheogenic traditions, their intersection with law, and the pursuit of transcendence. Discover indigenous practices, Western religious roots, and the complexities of modern legal landscapes. Engage in personal reflection, ask sincere questions, and explore responsible engagement with these powerful traditions. Join us to deepen your understanding and foster a more integrated approach to spiritual and personal growth.

Presenters:

Eric Postow is a Virginia attorney and Managing Partner of Holon Law Partners whose longest-standing area of practice is First Amendment religious freedom, work he has pursued for more than a decade. His practice centers on how constitutional rights and liberties are weighed among the interests of the state, the community, and the individual, with particular attention to the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its Virginia counterpart, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and the religious liberty protections of the Virginia Constitution.

Ronald McNutt is an attorney and spiritual care provider in Nashville. He completed a one-year chaplain residency and a chaplain fellowship with the Veterans Affairs hospital in Nashville from October 2024 through September 2026. He has served as the steward of the Litigation and Advocacy Committee of the Psychedelic Bar Association since April 2023 and as an administrator for the Nashville Psychedelic Society since 2019. Ron writes and speaks about religious experience, legal protection, and the cultural origins of plant and fungal medicines and psychedelic religions

Hunt Priest is a former Episcopal priest and the founder of Ligare: A Christian Psychedelic Society. A participant in the landmark Johns Hopkins/NYU psilocybin study for religious professionals, he speaks, writes, and consults at the intersection of psychedelics and Christian faith. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, Esquire, The Christian Century and other publications and podcasts.