What Should Christians Take from the Native American Church Peyote Ceremony?

Authors

Brian Rajcok

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

4-20-2011

Abstract

Native American religious tradition is a fascinating subject. Yet most Americans know very little about the spiritual practices of indigenous peoples. As a curious student of theology, I explored the modern Native American Church in my senior seminar research paper. I attended a peyote ceremony – a healing ritual using the hallucinogenic cactus peyote – and studied the history, theology, and practice of the Native American Church. Through my research and experience, I have seen similarities between my own Christian tradition and the Native American Church and contend that the sacramental use of peyote can be a powerful spiritual tool in strengthening anyone's relationship with God.

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Full text link is senior seminar paper.

Recommended Citation

Rajcok, Brian, "What Should Christians Take from the Native American Church Peyote Ceremony?" (2011). Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 57.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/57