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Moses was high on drugs, Israeli professor says - 0 views

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shared by Edward Falzon on 27 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Moses and the Israelites were on drugs, says Benny Shanon, an Israeli professor of cognitive philosophy.
  • two naturally existing plants in the Sinai Peninsula have the same psychoactive components as ones found in the Amazon jungle and are well-known for their mind-altering capabilities.
  • The description in The Book of Exodus of thunder, lightening and a blaring trumpet, according to Shanon, are the classic imaginings of people under the influence of drugs.
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  • "In advanced forms of ayahuasca inebriation," he wrote, "the seeing of light is accompanied by profound religious and spiritual feelings."
  • The initial reaction to this controversial theory from Israel's religiously orthodox community and the powerful rabbis who lead it was less than enthusiastic.
  • Edward Falzon on 27 Feb 12
     
    An interesting revelation about psychedelic compounds that have always been available in the areas where Moses is said to have trodden.
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