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
He also helped push through a 1994 amendment to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act to allow the use of peyote for religious purposes.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
The 1990 case ruled against a Native American group that wanted to use peyote in its services.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 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
However, with the introduction of the peyote cult, which among the Washo is concerned with curing, the shaman was superseded.
From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.
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