Recommended reading and Links:
The Peyote Way Church, 30800 W. Klondyke Rd, Klondyke AZ 85643
Recommended reading:
Persepolis, By Marjane Satrapi
American Fascists By Chris Hedges. Hedges explains in plain spoken terms, the danger of tolerating intolerance and why we should not let our faith be railroaded by the new religious right. A must read.
1945 By Gregor Dallas. This book will give the reader a complete overview of World War Two, and its effect on current affairs.
Overthrow By Stephen Kinzer. The author explains the part the United States has played in subjugating other cultures and societies.
Natural Cures "They" don't want you to Know About by Kevin Trudeau. Finally, someone who has put all the health information anyone needs to know in one book. We like this book so much we are selling it here at the church. Comprehensive information on disease and how to regain health.
Modern school textbooks describe the subjugation of this land and her people as "Manifest Destiny" and "subduing the natives," when the truth is, the European invasion of the western world was one of the biggest land grabs in the history of this planet. To learn another version of American History read on:
Blood Brother By Elliot Arnold. A historical novel concerning the remarkable relationship between Chiricahua Apache leader Cochise and non-Indian Tom Jeffords of Tucson. Cochise, the native whose reputation created the saying, "honest indian," demonstrated that courage earned respect in Apache culture regardless of race. Jeffords stood alone between the Chiricahua and murderous non-Indians and the U.S. military.
The Camp Grant Massacre By Elliot Arnold. A historical novel concerning the massacre of unarmed Aravaipa Apaches by Tucson residents and the Papago. Know your Spirit Walk Area.
Apache, Navajo and Spaniard by Jack Forbes. This book describes the Spanish influence that started with the Conquistadors.
Once They Moved Like the Wind By David Roberts A history of the Chiricahua, who made their home in Southeast Arizona. Know your Spirit Walk Area.
Neither Wolf Nor Dog By Kent Nerburn I confess I was at first put off by the author's story telling technique and the Old Native American whose first thoughts filled me with memories of unpleasant personal encounters; but somewhere around page fifty, old Dan started speaking universal truths that I could wholeheartedly embrace. This is a very easy read and all of it presents a pretty good picture of how Native Americans, currently still pow's on the worst of the land that once belonged to them, feel about white people and why.
Good Life Good Death By Rimpoche Nawang Gehlek
Psychedelic Perceptions By James Joseph. This book is for all those people whose worldview has been changed by the entheogenic experience but feel isolated because of fear of negative reactions by neighbors and "friends." Joseph begins by describing early reactions to his personal account. After spending a great deal of enthusiastic energy and time describing to his friends the great impact of his entheogenic experience, one friend merely responded "huh" and another asked what he was addicted to. Joseph footnotes his many references to other sources of information making this a great source book. Could be a great way to introduce the topic of the entheogenic experience to the uninitiated. Inspired by the Peyote Way Spirit Walk.
Passionate Marriage By David Schnark. The most important relationship in our lives is the one we share with our significant other, but so many of us feel like we don't even know these people we love. Schnark helps us to understand how to communicate and love each other.
Your Money and Your Man By Michelle Singleterry This woman has very good advice for couples.
To understand the complete history of the United States and the world, one must read about the women and the children. Highly Recommended: Other Powers and Huck's Raft. It's been tough for women and children in this Patriarchal world.
Seed Sources
Seed sources: WARNING! In the United States it is illegal to grow peyote. The religious use of Peyote is protected in five states, NM, OR, CO, NV, AZ. It is an article of faith of this church to grow peyote in response to the crisis of our sacrament and for the religious use of future generations. If you plan to grow peyote in violation of Federal law, you risk federal prosecution. As a defense, sign a document (Declaration of Religious Belief) and have it notarized, that declares that Peyote is your sacrament and that you are growing peyote as an expression of your religious beliefs. Please check the laws in your area before starting your garden.
www.divinecactus.com live plants and seeds
Gerhart Korhes, Wingstr. 33, Erxhausen/Darmstadt, 64390, Germany Phone # (06150) 7241-My choice for seeds-They are very honest and seed germination is reliable. They also now take credit cards!!
www.earthalchemy.org Seeds on-line. Beautiful pictures and reasonable prices.
http://cactusstore.com/--"Phoenix Desert Cactus Nursery carries inexpensive San Pedro cuttings (Phoenix, Arizona)
www.plant-planet.net
San Pedro. Organically grown with love and Arizona sunshine.
http://www.shaman.nl Peyote and other mescaline cacti, magic mushrooms and 100+ psychoactives
Links to other sites:
Deva Lifeware Clothing that is hand made in the USA.
Positive Patchwork and Earth Creations Handmade Hemp clothing made in the USA
Council on Spiritual Practices
www.tikkun.org Tikkun Magazine - Jews with a moral conscience speaking out against violence. With our President encouraging increasing violence against citizens in the US and around the world, the rest of the world powers feels freer to enact violence against their poor or weaker citizens. A wonderful voice for conscientious behavior. Notice that the Germans and the Japanese are the strongest voices against imperialistic behavior. Wonder why?
Rent a Negro Too often these days, people don't get an opportunity to interact with those of other ideologies, cultures, or spiritual beliefs. This site offers people a chance to get to know "the other" in an interesting and fun way. Although we haven't tried their service, we think it is a great idea.
"Why rent-a-negro? Why not buy?
As we all know, the purchase of African Americans was outlawed many years ago. As times have changed the need for black people in your life has changed but not diminished. The presence of black people in your life can advance business and social reputation. These days those who claim black friends and colleagues are on the cutting edge of social and political trends. As our country strives to incorporate the faces of African Americans, you have to keep up. rent-a-negro offers you the chance to capitalize on your connection with a black person. At any gathering our service can bring a freshness and tension that will keep things lively. This adds currency to your image and events. We all go out for ethnic food every once in a while, why not bring some new flavor to your home or office...for all your friends and colleagues to enjoy!"-from their site
www.cosm.org/ The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 540 W. 27th St, Fourth Floor, NYC, A beautiful place to go for inspiration. No pictures can convey the power of these works of art, some which fill a wall, reflected through the mirrors strategically placed throughout the exhibit. Learn more about inspired art and inspirational events at their site.
Code Pink: Women's Pre-emptive Strike For Peace
www.ecomagic.org Magic, Inc is an intentional Community established in Palo Alto in 1972. Lots of important and inspirational reading.
www.csp.org The Council on Spiritual Practices, dedicated to responsible entheogen use.
http://www.peacebreath.com The Power of Peace Newsletter is published monthly byand written by Pamela Sodi.
This Yahoo discussion group links page alone is worth checking out. Thoughtful comments on religious
entheogen use and links to many informative sites.
www.rluipa.org The Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized Persons Act was passed by Congress on July 27, 2000 and signed
into law by President Clinton on September 22. It provides federal remedies to
protect the freedom of religious assemblies and institutions to use their
property to fulfill their missions. It also protects the religious rights of
institutionalized persons.
www.cjpf.org/clemency "As faith leaders who cherish Divine justice and mercy for all persons, we
ask you to grant clemency to and to release on supervised parole those Federal
prisoners who have served at least five years for low-level, nonviolent
involvement in drug cases (as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice). Mr.
President, scores of Americans are serving unconscionably long sentences for
drug offenses -- in some cases twenty years or more -- which are grossly out of
proportion to the nature and severity of their crimes. These unduly severe
sentences violate human rights and waste scarce criminal justice resources. The
continued incarceration of such offenders does not serve any meaningful
purpose..."
Chad Thevenot, Coordinator
1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 312-2015, Fax: (202) 842-2620
clemency@cjpf.org
http://www.rmetzner-greenearth.org/ The Green Earth Foundation, founded by Ralph Metzner. rmetzner@svn.net
www.peyote.net The Peyote Foundation. A lot of information on endangered peyote and the law. Lots of good links concerning peyote and other cacti.
Multidisciplinary
Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a membership-based non-profit
research and educational organization. MAPS assists scientists to design, fund,
obtain approval for and report on studies into the healing and spiritual
potentials of MDMA, psychedelic
drugs, and marijuana.
Join MAPS and receive the
quarterly Bulletin. Progress
is only possible with the support of individuals who care enough to take
individual and collective action.
Hofmann Foundation: Throughout history people have used mind-expanding substances to explore consciousness and enhance their lives. The purpose of the Albert Hofmann Foundation is to gather the records of these endeavors and to further the understanding and responsible application of psychedelic substances in the investigation of both individual and collective consciousness.
Erowid: The Vaults of Erowid provides some of the Internet's most balanced and accurate information on visionary plants and drugs. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Spectral Mindustries: books and paradoxical systems analysis from RGB and friends. Don't miss COPSwatch, the media-parasite that teaches you your legal rights.Links of interest:Bill Clinton's speech at Georgetown UniversityWhite House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Drug facts and statistics page.ACLU Drug Policy pages.
Liberty Documents
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
Libertystory.net has many links to classic and modern "liberty" texts.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act