The author of the Gospel of John, seemed to have some intellect and love.
The author of the Revelation of John, was high on the influence of amanita I would surmise.
The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross lays out the relationship between Christianity and hallucinogenic mushrooms quite well:
http://johnallegro.org/main/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=15&MMN_position=16:4
If you are interested, I have a PDF copy of the book. Send me an email.
mondoalberta@hotmail.com
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