Check out the “Divine Rhythm Society” (DRS) of San
Francisco’s Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, which holds “All Night
Dance Celebrations” (ANDCs) in the church proper, at which some are reported to
use “entheogens” (drugs used to enhance religious experience).
And if that’s hard to believe, documents obtained by The
Christian Challenge also suggest that the use of entheogens has been backed by
both St. John’s gay rector, Kevin Pearson, and gay retired Episcopal “bishop in
residence,” Otis Charles–who is said to have admitted trying entheogens
himself.
The religious raves may be on limited-time offer,
however. Conflict over the DRS*, which has been part of St. John’s* since 1996,
finally broke out in the liberal parish last year–after one reveler suffered
(but fortunately survived) an overdose of the illegal “date rape” drug (GHB)
last June. [Full
Story]
Here is some info on DRS
“Divine Rhythm Society” (DRS). The DRS says that it has
two purposes: “First, we create space for direct, experiential forms of
spiritual practice. Recognizing that divine rhythm is everywhere, the Rhythm
Society celebrates spirit through music, dance, meditation, and
play.
Second, we cultivate community in which we can play out
the daily life implications of insights gained from primary religious
experience.
We are One in the Dance!”
Kali, Your vengeance Is such
sweet sorrow You shatter all illusion
Mother Earth
You provide and
destroy
Your majesty shines bright In this Milky Way.
Sophia
Please
protect the children
Sanctify our knowing
With love comes wisdom.
Mother Mary
Be with us now
And at the hour of our death
Amen
I wonder if their Christmas program had “Angels we have heard are
high?”
