PSYCHEDELICS AND HALLUCINOGENS (THE MANIFESTATION OF MODERN SORCERY)

ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH GOD.

The widespread use of psychedelics and other mind-altering substances such as mushrooms has become extremely popular today. The popularization of psychedelics and hallucinogens that we are currently witnessing may seem novel, but you will be surprised to find that this trend is just a modern adaptation of a sinister culture that has stood the test of time.

When Moses was giving the Israelites the laws of The Most High, he emphasized that there was not to be a person who engaged in " witchcraft or a soothsayer or one who interprets omens or a SORCEROR, or one who conjures spells, a medium, spiritist or one who call up the dead for all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord”. (DEUTERONOMY 18:10-11)

The scriptures prophesy that in the end times the practice of sorcery will become rife and common. (REVELATION 9 verse 21).

However, what exactly is sorcery?

Well, when people think of sorcery, most likely the first thing that comes to mind is a person who practices "juju" or dark magic but you will be surprised to discover that according to scripture, the spectrum is actually quite wide as sorcery extends beyond the conventional depictions that we are accustomed to.

Historical Origins and Practices

When you embark on deeper research into the etymological origins of the word "sorcery", you would discover that it is borrowed from the Greek word " Pharmakeia" and yes, that is where the English word "Pharmacy" comes from.

Now please understand this, all modern medicine is not sorcery or witchcraft. There is a tendency by certain people within the body of Christ to erroneously equate the usage of modern medicine to sorcery. This stems from what is called a definist fallacy, where one defines a term or a word in a biased manner without taking into account various factors.

The Most High has no issue with using medicine for healing, in fact Luke was referred to as a physician (COLOSSIANS 4 verse 14) and Christ impliedly endorsed the idea of the need to see physician when one was unwell (MARK 2 verse 17, LUKE 5 verse 31).

Sorcery or "Pharmakeia", is associated with a mythical Greek goddess known as CIRCE (Kirkê). Kirke was known as the  goddess of sorcery (pharmakeia) and a seasoned witch. She is believed to have been skilled in the magic of transmutation, illusion, and necromancy.  Kirke's name is derived from the Greek verb kirkoô which means "to secure with rings" or "hoop around", a reference to the binding power of magic. She was known for using sorcery to transform her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals through the use of magical potions and spells. Most notably, she was renowned for her knowledge of drugs and herbs.

When the Bible refers to sorcery, it is mostly referring to the use of natural elements such as herbs and roots to evoke spiritual results. When one reads the book of Enoch 7 verse 10, we are told that fallen angels took up human wives and taught humans “charms and enchantments, and the cutting of roots, and made them acquainted with plants." The fallen angels, in the book of Enoch, are attributed with many bad practices, not the least of which is spiritism. This is a form of witchcraft you might say.

I suggest that a lot of people read the book of Enoch because in a similar fashion to the account of the flood, the tower of Babel, or various mythologies found throughout the earlier Hebrew writings, it provides an explanation of why these practices are bad. I.e. in the Old Testament we see that sorcerers and their “pagan” practices are forbidden, the book of Enoch, explains why these practices were forbidden. The  answer is simple, they originate from demons.

I understand that many people might be hesitant to read the Book of Enoch because it was not included in the Bible and my goal is not to convince you to read it, my advice rather is for you to use it as a secondary source to help you get a better understanding of many scriptural mysteries. 

The use of herbs and portions for magic spells and witchcraft was a persistent theme all throughout history. In The Book of Sacred Magic of Abra-Melin, there is the following passage about in event that supposedly happened to the mage in 1458:

At Lintz I worked with a young woman, who one evening invited me to go with her, assuring me that without any risk she would conduct me to a place where I greatly desired to find myself. I allowed myself to be persuaded by her promises. She then gave unto me an unguent, with which I rubbed the principal pulses of my feet and hands; the which she did also; and at first it appeared to me that I was flying in the air in the place which I wished, and which I had in no way mentioned to her. . . . Appearing to myself to have remained there a long while, I felt as if I were just awakening from a profound sleep, and I had great pain in my head and deep melancholy. I turned round and saw that she was seated at my side. She began to recount to me what she had seen, but that which I had seen was entirely different. I was, however, much astonished, because it appeared to me as if I had been really and corporeally in the place, and there in reality to have seen that which had happened.

Records of the trial of the Somerset Witches, in 1664, contain reference to the use of flying ointment. According to one of the accused, Elisabeth Style, they all anointed themselves with a greenish ointment given to them by their Chief, an unknown man dressed all in black. Style said that after anointing themselves they would fly while saying the words: “Thout, tout a tout, tout, throughout and about.” On their return journey they cried, “Rentum Tormentum.”

Pre-Columbian Maya society ritually consumed balché, a mead-like drink made with the hallucinogenic plant Longocarpus longistylus. In the South Pacific, Maori religious specialists employed Maori kava (Macropiper excelsum) in religious ritual and Polynesian groups such as the Hawaiians and Tongans used ‘awa (Piper methysticum) as an aid to communing spiritually with ancestors (Kirch 1985; Kirch 1988).

Sorcery Today

Sorcery in the biblical context refers to the magical arts and the use of drugs for magical purposes. In layman's term, sorcery can simply be defined as anything that involves taking shortcuts to some form of spirituality. The Bible requires us to pray, fast and read the Word of God in order to attain a higher level of spirituality. Sorcery is forbidden in scriptures because it negates the toil and patience that is required for one to attain scriptural spirituality.

On top of the fact that God finds this conduct abominable (DEUTERONOMY 18 verses 9 - 12), when one intentionally alters their state of consciousness by taking in psychedelic substances, they are violating a spiritual law and principle that requires us to be sober and vigilant (1 PETER 5 verse 8) because God has given us a sound mind (2 TIMOTHY 1 verse 7). Therefore, when one takes in psychedelics or strong drugs such as meth or cocaine and altering their state of mind, they blur the planes of existence and open themselves up to spiritual experiences that are not protected by The Most High. 

When you literally alter you state of mind you are giving evil spirits a legal right to run havoc in your life, that is why Moses warmed against turning to mediums or spiritists because it would result in one defiling themselves (LEVITICUS 19 verse 31). I often hear of people complaining of suffering from paranoia or anxiety when they are not on certain substances and the fact is that your spirit, which was meant to be of sound mind and power (2 TIMOTHY 1 verse 7) has been defiled and replaced with one of fear. Once you violate a spiritual law or principle, you lose the protection of The Most High.

Every spiritual law or principle has repercussions for non compliance. For example, there is the spiritual principle that children of God are expected to diligently study the scriptures  (2 TIMOTHY 2 verse 15) because our deliverance comes from the attainment KNOWLEDGE (PROVERBS 11 verse 9). Now, if you violate this spiritual principle by refusing to have a teachable mind and consequently living in perpetual ignorance, you will continue to perish and suffer destruction due to your ignorance (HOSEA 4 verse 6).

There are many psychedelics that are growing in acceptance and most people who use them attest to experiencing a wide array of emotions and spiritual experiences. Here are some common examples of the psychedelics and hallucinogens that are gaining traction:

Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin)

The Mayans called magic mushrooms the flesh of the gods. Their warriors would take it before battle. The use of drugs is always linked to practices outside of God’s domain – the worshipping of idols and engaging with the power of darkness. Many drug users believe they come into ‘deeper secrets’ while using these substances. They claim to find spiritual satisfaction in these sorcerous, demonic practises.

Ayahuasca (DMT)

Ayahuasca is fast becoming one of the most popular spiritual healing retreat plant treatments in the West. The word, ‘Ayahuasca’ means the vine of the dead. The main component of ayahuasca is DMT. Joe Rogan, one of the biggest podcasters in the world popularised DMT as being spiritually explorative and enabling you to find new dimensions. Anyone who wants to know more about the universe will be intrigued when they hear such things. However, many users have terrible experiences, terrifying visions and fearful encounters. The excuse for such an experience is that the user did not ‘let go’ or ‘surrender to the experience’, as demons deceive and inhabit their body through this form of sorcery.

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

One of the ingredients used in anesthesia by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, Henbane’s leaves are a source of hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine, and scopolamine, chemicals that act on the central nervous system. In the Middle Ages, the plant was associated with witchcraft, as it was one of the ingredients used to make flying ointment. Henbane is not to be trifled with—it can cause death due to respiratory and heart failure if ingested.