Editorial: Insights in consciousness research 2021.
Front Psychol April 20, 2023
This editorial introduces a Research Topic on the relationship between psychedelics and spirituality. It argues that while psychedelics can occasion profound spiritual experiences, the nature of this connection is complex and not fully understood. The editorial highlights the need for careful scientific investigation that respects both the potential therapeutic benefits and the profound personal and cultural significance of these experiences. It calls for interdisciplinary dialogue to navigate the ethical, methodological, and conceptual challenges in this emerging field, emphasizing that spirituality should not be reduced to a mere neurochemical effect.