Mystics and Muons

In this episode we start to tackle the Plan of Salvation from an esoteric and Jungian-informed perspective. We discuss the correlation between Gnostic and Mormon views on the fall, Gnosticism's interpretation of this physical incarnation as the Matrix, the fall as an allegory for both psychedelics and Jung's concept of individuation, and the idea of Satan as our shadow self.

Link:

Adam and Eve and the mushroom - https://aworkstation.com/a-hallucinogenic-mushroom-in-the-garden-of-eden/

New to the podcast? Make sure you watch Episode 2 or read it in on the Substack for the integrative narrative of Mormon origins:

https://youtu.be/5YBeMrR1seM

https://open.substack.com/pub/mormonsmysticsandmuons/p/mormonism-psychedelics-quantum-physics

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Chapters

00:00 The Plan of Salvation

03:17 Parallels with Esoteric Traditions

04:42 Gnosticism, Creation, and the Fall of Adam and Eve

07:20 The Demiurge and the Material Realm

09:13 The Serpent in the Garden of Eden

10:39 Gnosticism and Early Christianity

12:05 The Restorationist Movement's Fraught Relationship between Continuing Revelation and Claiming the Fullness of Truth

14:03 The Apocalypse of James and the Temple Endowment

14:57 The Gospel of Judas

18:26 The Fall as Jung's Individuation

22:50 The Fall as an Allegory for Psychedelics

28:24 The Matrix and the Fall From Paradise

31:12 Fig Leaves, the Atonement, and Spiritual Sovereignty

38:54 Conclusion

This episode is a reading of the initial post from the Mormons, Mystics, and Muons' Substack which gives a comprehensive overview of a new narrative on Mormonism's origins. It integrates consciousness, philosophy, psychedelics, and quantum physics to show how Mormonism arose out of an amalgamation of esoteric traditions and expanded or altered states of consciousness, and how science integrates with spirituality. While many truth claims of Mormonism are problematic, the argument over whether the religion is "true" or "false" presents a false dichotomy. Esoteric traditions captured fundamental truths owing to their reliance on states of consciousness and an emphasis on gnosis, or personal experience of truth. As an evolution of esoteric traditions, New Age Spirituality contains surprising parallels to Mormonism, of which many are entirely unaware, including Kolob, reincarnation, pansycheism, and more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:08 Updating Frameworks

08:57 Overview

14:26 Disclaimer

17:46 Consciousness

34:49 Quantum Physics

36:55 Scientific Revolutions and Models of Understanding

39:11 The Double-Slit Experiment

42:25 The Many Worlds Interpretation

46:18 Entanglement

48:55 Quantum Field Theory

50:20 New Age Spirituality

52:23 Mormonism's Connections with New Age and Esoteric Traditions

53:53 The Eleusinian Mysteries

59:45 Mormonism's Connections with New Age

01:00:31 Reincarnation or Multiple Mortal Probations

01:01:38 Apocalypse of James - Gnostic Text with Similarities to the Endowment

01:02:15 The Book of Mormon, Automatic Writing, and Channeling

01:04:10 Mormonism's Gnostic View of The Fall

01:05:10 The Priesthood's Similarities to Reiki, a Form of Energy Healing

01:06:06 Eternal Progression, Becoming Gods, and Similarities to Esotericism

01:06:33 Kolob and Similarities to Sirius

01:08:03 A Celestial Earth and Similarities to New Age's 5D Transition

01:08:40 Noble and Great Ones and Similarities to Starseeds

01:09:24 Pre-Earth Life, Saturday's Warrier, the Veil, Soul Contracts, and Karma

01:10:40 Likely Use of Psychedelics in Early Mormonism

01:13:43 Temple Sealings and New Age Concepts of Oneness

01:14:14 The Adamic Language and New Age Light Language

01:14:39 Joseph's Translation of Scripture and Similarities to Contemporary Esoteric Texts

01:15:58 The Lost 10 Tribes and Hollow Earth

01:16:20 Polygamy and Polyamory

01:17:01 Zion, Being of One Heart and One Mind, and Oneness

01:17:16 The Word of Wisdom

01:17:23 Heavenly Mother, Shakti, Kundalini, and the Divine Feminine

01:17:33 Panentheism and Gaia

01:18:52 Family History and Ancestral Healing

01:19:06 Freemasonry

01:19:34 Melchezidek and Enoch

01:19:45 Degrees of Glory

01:20:43 First Vision Accounts and Joseph's Evolving God

01:21:52 Patriarchal Blessings and the Akashic Records

01:22:46 Priesthood Blessings and Channeling

01:23:50 Burning in the Bosom, Kundalini Energy, or Other Somatic Feelings of Energy

01:24:06 The Second Comforter

01:24:40 The Laws of Justice and Mercy, and the Hermetic Laws of the Universe

01:25:13 Mormonism and New Age Interest in Egyptians

01:25:51 Temple Work, Baptism for the Dead, Psychedelics, and the Zionitic Brethren of the Ephrata Cloister

01:26:47 Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible and Channeling

01:27:12 Joseph's Teaching on Light, Intelligence, and the Correlation to Idealism

01:27:36 Transfiguration and Mystical Experiences

01:28:00 Joseph's Monism vs Idealism

01:28:13 Brigham Young's Teachings on the Origins on Adam and Eve, the Ra Material, and New Age Starseeds

01:28:59 Increasing in Brightness vs Raising One's Vibration

01:29:25 Mystical Experiences in the Doctrine and Covenants and the Mystical Experience Questionnaire

01:30:26 Conclusion

In this episode, Gabe and Elden embark on a profound exploration of mystical experiences and their intersection with Mormonism, psychedelics, and altered states of consciousness. They delve into the psychological definition of mystical experiences and discuss Joseph Smith's experiences, highlighting the potential connection to psychedelic experiences and automatic writing. The conversation extends into the integration of religion with science, examining Joseph Smith's life, including the role of trauma and the representation of religion as an evolutionary stage of human consciousness. They draw parallels between Mormonism and other religions, emphasizing the historical role of psychedelic sacraments and altered states in religious traditions. The hosts advocate for a growth mindset and open-mindedness, stressing the importance of exploring expanded states of awareness and the potential for personal transformation. They discuss reconstructing beliefs by integrating science, spirituality, and philosophy, offering a middle way beyond deconstruction that provides a positive and hopeful perspective on spiritual journeys. Elden shares his personal journey beyond Mormonism, discussing the shift in understanding personal revelation and the integration of philosophy, quantum physics, and spirituality. The episode concludes by stressing the need for adaptability and diverse perspectives in a changing world.

Links

Roland Griffiths TEDX talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKm_mnbN9JY

Psychology Today Article on Endogenous Mystical Experiences - https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/social-instincts/202301/have-you-had-a-drug-free-psychedelic-experience

The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs by Cody Noconi - https://a.co/d/12MJlPl

Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn - https://a.co/d/ckebGw5

New to the podcast? Make sure you watch Episode 2 or read it in on the Substack for the integrative narrative of Mormon origins:

https://youtu.be/5YBeMrR1seM

https://open.substack.com/pub/mormonsmysticsandmuons/p/mormonism-psychedelics-quantum-physics

Please rate, share, and get in touch at [email protected]!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mormons, Mystics, and Muons

01:56 The Psychedelic Hypothesis of Mormonism

03:04 Mystical Experiences

06:03 False Dichotomies

08:02 Psychedelic Research and the Good Friday Experiment

10:35 Creating a More Integrative Holistic Narrative

14:30 Different Modalities for Accessing Mystical Experiences

16:19 Transcending False Dichotomies

18:09 The Book of Mormon

20:18 Different States of Consciousness

27:18 Pious Fraud Hypothesis and the Evidences Joseph Believed

36:16 Joseph's Struggle with his Shadow

43:20 Evolution of Religion and Science

49:35 The Eleusinian Mysteries and the Psychedelic Roots of Religion

55:38 The Likelihood of Psychedelics in Early Mormonism

57:18 The Zionitic Brethren and the Ephrata Cloister

59:29 Mormonism and Gnosticism

01:01:16 The Implications of Mormonism's Overlap with Esoteric Traditions

01:04:05 Idealism

01:08:54 The Pursuit of Truth

01:15:04 Moving Beyond Deconstruction to Recontextualization

01:21:15 Leaving the Church

01:28:03 Purpose of the Podcast

01:35:54 Gabe's Journey

01:41:35 Elden's Journey

01:48:35 How Gabe and Elden Met and Plans for the Podcast