The Church of Cognitive Therapy as an

Entheogenic Religion

Ultimate Ideals: 

We believe the bona fide use of cannabis (including hash, hash oil, and all food preparations) as an *entheogenic sacrament is mandatory and vital in transcending the physical world to the spirit world.  Partaking of sacrament establishes a personal spiritual connection to the Divine and the Universe for the purpose of receiving individual enlightenment pertaining to one’s own sense of being (past, present, and future), purpose in this life, acceptance of death, and our personal relationship to the Divine.

*Entheogenic: “The term means literally 'becoming divine within', and can be seen as the user realizing that the divine infuses all of the creation, or specifically that the entheogenic plant is itself infused with the divine”.

Metaphysical Beliefs:

We believe that entheogenic plants are *animistic. It is through our entheogenic connection to the Divine that we gain a spirit to spirit connection to these plants that allow us to inhabit the spirit world through which we can gain spiritual knowledge pertaining to our past, present, and future personal spirit relationship to the Universe.

*Animism: “The term animism is derived from the Latin word anima meaning breath or soul. The belief of animism is probably one of man's oldest beliefs, with its origin most likely dating to the Paleolithic age. From its earliest beginnings it was a belief that a soul or spirit existed in every object, even if it was inanimate. In a future state this soul or spirit would exist as part of an immaterial soul. The spirit, therefore, was thought to be universal.” by Alan G. Hefner and Virgilio Guimaraes

Moral and Ethical System:

We believe in a *karmic system of negatives and positives. Good and Evil can be manipulated to seem like one or the other. Negatives and positives remain the same and are not so easy manipulated. “You reap what you sew “and “what goes around comes around” are good example of the Karmic system we believe in.

We believe that positive thoughts create positive actions and negative thoughts produce negative actions. The use of entheogenic sacrament being infused with the Divine, used in a positive way, creates positive thoughts therefore creating positive actions. We believe that it is the absence of the Divine that creates negative thoughts therefore creating negative actions.

*Karma: The Sanskrit word Karma (or kamma in Pali) literally means action.  Karma means "deed" or "act" and more broadly names the universal principle of cause and effect, action and reaction that governs all life past, present, and future. Karma is a law in Hinduism which maintains that every act done, no matter how insignificant, will eventually return to the doer with equal impact.

Comprehensiveness of Beliefs:

We believe our connection to the Divine through entheogenic sacrament provides us with a spiritually firm foundation in which we can deal with life as a human being in a positive way.  In life there are *traumatic experiences that shape our lives. We believe the connection to the Divine through entheogenic sacrament provides us with enlightenment (knowledge) to deal with these experiences in a positive way.

*Trauma:  A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident,  an emotional wound or shock that creates substantial, lasting damage to the psychological development of a person, often leading to neurosis,  an event or situation that causes great distress and disruption.

Accoutrements of Religion

Founder, Prophet, or Teacher: Reverend Levon Lion F. Cordingley is the founder of the Church of Cognitive Therapy and acting President.

Important Writings: We recognize all sacred writings in their correct translations that document the use of entheogenic sacraments in religion, including the writings of the church founder Reverend Levon Lion F. Cordingley . Of these are included, but not limited to, Aramaic, Egyptian, Judaic, Sufi, Coptic, Gnostic, Native American, Celtic,  Sufi, Shinto, Buddhist, and Hindu sacred writings.

Gathering Places:  Our gathering places would include buildings and in nature.  Our gathering in natural places is an essential part of the entheogenic positive experience.

Keepers of Knowledge: We have a virtual library at coctministry.com which all members can obtain information concerning subjects of interest.  In our congregations we have ministers, reverends, shamans, and specialized teachers. 

Ceremonies and Rituals: Our rituals and ceremonies include fire baptism (administered with entheogenic oil), marriage, celebration of the dead, and the administering of entheogenic sacrament.

Structure or Organization: We maintain the idea that where three or more are gathered, one being a minister to administer entheogenic sacrament, constitutes a congregation.  We have many congregations and do not limit ourselves to just one gathering place. We have a president, vice president, secretary, and bylaws.

Holidays: Our most common holidays are the solstices and equinoxes, Entheogenic Passover, and Holi.

Diet and Fasting: 3 day Detoxification once a year before Entheogenic Passover.

Appearance and Clothing: Clergy must have designated garments for performing ceremonies and rituals.  

Propagation:  Our propagation is pro-ported through our website and our ministers. Sharing knowledge is essential in obtaining the correct tools to live a harmonious life between the physical world and the spiritual world.

We are once again looking for a place as central location for members to gather.  With the economy weak and people out of work it will take some time to put our entire plan into action.  Meanwhile we are forced to meet in small groups.

Prophecy

"Warriors of the Rainbow"

There was an old lady, from the "Cree" tribe,
named "Eyes of Fire",
who prophesied that one day, because of the white mans'
or Yo-ne-gis' greed, there would come a time, when the
fish would die in the streams, the birds would fall from
the air, the waters would be blackened, and the trees
would no longer be, mankind as we would
know it, would all but cease to exist.

There would come a time when the "keepers of the legend,
stories, culture rituals, and myths,
and all the Ancient Tribal Customs"
would be needed to restore us to health.
They would be mankinds’ key to survival,
they were the "Warriors of the Rainbow".

There would come a day of awakening
when all the peoples of all the tribes
would form a New World of Justice, Peace,
Freedom and recognition of the Great Spirit.

The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would spread these messages and
teach all peoples of the Earth or "Elohi". They would teach them
how to live the "Way of the Great Spirit".
They would tell them of how the world today
has turned away from the Great Spirit
and that is why our Earth is "Sick".

The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would show the peoples that
this "Ancient Being" (the Great Spirit), is full of love
and understanding, and teach them
how to make the "Earth or Elohi" beautiful again.

These Warriors would give the people principles or rules
to follow to make their path right with the world.
These principles would be those of the Ancient Tribes.
The Warriors of the Rainbow would teach the people of the
ancient practices of Unity, Love and Understanding. They would
teach of Harmony among people in all four comers of the Earth.

Like the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the people
how to pray to the Great Spirit with love that
flows like the beautiful mountain stream,
and flows along the path to the ocean of life.
Once again, they would be able
to feel joy in solitude and in councils.

They would be free of petty jealousies and love all mankind
as their brothers, regardless of color, race or religion.
They would feel happiness enter their hearts, and become
as one with the entire human race.

Their hearts would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding
and respect for all mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit.
They would once again fill their minds, hearts, souls,
and deeds with the purest of thoughts.
They would seek the beauty
of the Master of Life - the Great Spirit!
They would find strength and beauty in prayer
and the solitudes of life.

Their children would once again be able to run free
and enjoy the treasures of Nature and Mother Earth.
Free from the fears of toxins and destruction,
wrought by the Yo-ne-gi and his practices of greed.

The rivers would again run clear, the forests be abundant
and beautiful, the animals and birds would be replenished.
The powers of the plants and animals would again be respected
and conservation of all that is beautiful
would become a way of life.

The poor, sick and needy would be cared for by
their brothers and sisters of the Earth.
These practices would again become a part of their daily lives.

The leaders of the people would be chosen in the old way
- not by their political party, or who could speak the loudest,
boast the most, or by name calling or mudslinging,
but by those whose actions spoke the loudest.

Those who demonstrated their love, wisdom, and courage and
those who showed that they could and did work for the good of all,
would be chosen as the leaders or Chiefs.
They would be chosen by their "quality" and not the
amount of money they had obtained. Like the thoughtful
and devoted "Ancient Chiefs",
they would understand the people with love,
and see that their young were educated
with the love and wisdom of their surroundings.
They would show them that miracles
can be accomplished to heal this world of its ills,
and restore it to health and beauty.

The tasks of these "Warriors of the Rainbow" are many and great.
There will be terrifying mountains of ignorance to conquer
and they shall find prejudice and hatred.
They must be dedicated, unwavering in their strength,
and strong of heart. They will find willing hearts
and minds that will follow them on this road
of returning "Mother Earth" to beauty and plenty - once more.

The day will come, it is not far away.
The day that we shall see how we owe our
very existence to the people of all tribes that have
maintained their culture and heritage.
Those that have kept the rituals,
stories, legends, and myths alive. It will be with this knowledge,
the knowledge that they have preserved,
that we shall once again return
to "harmony" with Nature, Mother Earth, and mankind. It will be
with this knowledge that we shall find our "Key to our Survival".

This is the story of the "Warriors of the Rainbow" and this is
my reason for protecting the culture, heritage, and knowledge
of my ancestors.
I know that the day "Eyes of Fire" spoke of - will come!
I want my children and grandchildren
to be prepared to accept this task.
The task of being one of the
"Warriors of the Rainbow".

Lelanie Fuller Anderson "The Cherokee Lady",
relates the above story that her grandmother
told her when she was a young girl.