tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172544506230008998.post6727745901407573990..comments2023-11-03T02:46:43.561-07:00Comments on Alexander Bard: Haoma and other traditional Z ritualsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049598876371994046noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172544506230008998.post-89847005903490442192009-09-24T08:07:53.115-07:002009-09-24T08:07:53.115-07:00OK...I have to say something here regarding Houma ...OK...I have to say something here regarding Houma being used to explore our "spiritual life." In my opinion, if Zism or its rituals including "getting stoned" on Houma or any other brain-chemistry changing substance is to be used...it has to be first clarified as to what one's "spirit" is. From a Zoroastrian and a neurological science point of view, what is perceived as one's "spirit"...is a) the recognition that we are beings of intelligent "energy" with identifiable physical properties which can be manipulated in various ways. B) In regards to expansion of one's spiritual "experiences," I refer to the recent studies of what happens to the brain when it is either "on drugs" or in a religious hypnotic/trance state, in which a part of the brain is "shut down"...whereby the individual loses track of "space, time, and place"...which then results in the individual feeling as if they are a "part of something greater," such as "god" or the cosmic universe. Such delusions of course, are based on the individual's previous training in religion or cultural experiences. Those with no religious background, tend to see UFOs, and cartoon figures. Whereas, those who are religious see Jesus, etc. So...where is the "science" and the reality that indeed, Houma, or any other mind-changing drug results in "enlightenment"...meaning, an advance in self or universal/pantheistic knowledge? If people want to get stoned...then do so. I don't see the need for excessive or advanced apologetics to create a "moral" or a religious reason to get "stoned."Judy Weismongerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326339537688644426noreply@blogger.com