The Living Sacrament operates as a sincere religious organization that uses sacraments (mushrooms) as part of our spiritual and healing practice. This is protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
How This Works:
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RFRA prohibits the government from burdening a person’s exercise of religion unless there is a compelling reason and no less restrictive way to achieve it.
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If a sacrament is used sincerely as part of religious expression, courts have historically recognized that this use may be protected — especially when the organization shows consistency, structure, and intention.
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Other spiritual communities using entheogens (like ayahuasca and peyote) have successfully invoked these protections in court.
What This Means for You:
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By becoming a member, you’re joining a private religious community.
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You are not “buying a product.” You are receiving a sacrament as part of a spiritual practice.
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All of our practices — including sacraments, ceremonies, and support — are grounded in a sincere, legally protected religious framework.
By maintaining sincere religious intent, clear structure, and community participation, we stand in line with other protected practices.
If you’re joining as a sincere spiritual participant — not for recreational use — your rights are real and supported.
