Entheogens
To explain away the hundreds of documented visions and spiritual manifestations experienced by early Saints, prominent LDS critics/Anti-Mormons have suggested that Joseph Smith somehow used hallucinogenic drugs (called entheogens) in sacraments to cause such experiences in his followers. Â While logically this theory is grasping for straws, Brian Hales nonetheless researched this topic thoroughly to provide a fact-based study about the possible use of entheogens by the early Saints.
To explain away the hundreds of documented visions and spiritual manifestations experienced by early Saints, prominent LDS critics/Anti-Mormons have suggested that Joseph Smith somehow used hallucinogenic drugs (called entheogens) in sacraments to cause such experiences in his followers. Â While logically this theory is grasping for straws, Brian Hales nonetheless researched this topic thoroughly to provide a fact-based study about the possible use of entheogens by the early Saints.