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

You yourself wrestle with the decision to enter indigenous spaces and ultimately draw the line at the use of peyote.

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

Since 1994, the Native American Church, now with an estimated 250,000 members, has had the right to use peyote as a sacrament.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2021

Incense cedar plays an important role in modern peyote meetings.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.