peyote

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Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

His father, a member of the Delaware Tribe, traded rare tapes of all-night peyote ceremonies from the Native American Church, cherishing the hypnotic melodies of singers like Joe Rush.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

And I've heard from people who disagree, who say, "Hey, there are many Indians who think we need peyote to heal the white man."

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022

For example: providing a religious exemption to Indigenous people who take peyote as part of a ritual.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2022

The cross, pictures of Christ, and references to Jesus play a role in peyote ceremonialism.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.