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
Smith, which was on the surface about the sacramental use of peyote, but ultimately had to do with whether religious beliefs and ceremonies can trump state law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
Moreover he did not take peyote for his illness; he simply prayed to Peyote in a manner very similar to praying to a spirit guardian for assistance.
From Washo Religion by James F. Downs
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