By Jerry Murtagh. What does Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, better known as the Word of Wisdom, have to do with peyotism? This question, or one like it, is most often asked here at the Church. Adherence to a dietary discipline, like the one suggested in the Word of Wisdom, goes hand in hand with the spiritual awakening produced by… [Read More]
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Thoughts on Sexuality
The First Petal of the Spiritual Lotus
By Anne Zapf. The Peyote Way Spirit Walk is a process that helps individuals experience certain spiritual truths. Many communicants return from their experience revitalized. Many gain new resolve and enhanced empathy for the Earth. We perceive things differently. We re-evaluate our priorities and focus. In subtle ways we are changed by our experience… [Read More]
Thoughts on Abortion
By Anne Zapf. When I became pregnant with my third child, Tristan, I wondered whether I was really prepared for another child. I had just become somewhat independent of the full time responsibility of toddlers. Joe was 4 years old, and Joy at 7 was boss, friend, playmate, and Mommy #2. Another baby meant two more years of diapers and full time motherhood… [Read More]
