Since I would venture to guess none of you have studied DMT or ayahuasca, could you tell me what you've learned about the differences between God's priesthood and Satan's priesthood. I would love to learn more about it.

For example, there is a drug called ayahuasca. The shamans in the south american rain forests use it in their spiritual rituals. People who document their experiences tell about how they felt and were able to see the energy that they shared with the world around them. They get emotional when recounting the beautiful unconditional love they felt, like nothing they had ever before experienced in their lifetimes. People who don't believe in God kneel in prayer. They are able to see good and bad spirits around them; the veil is lifted for them.

29 And the Gods said: Behold, we will give them every herb bearing seed that shall come upon the face of all the earth, and every tree which shall have fruit upon it; yea, the fruit of the tree yielding seed to them we will give it; it shall be for their meat.

43 And whosoever among you are sick, and have not faith to be healed, but believe, shall be nourished with all tenderness, with herbs and mild food, and that not by the hand of an enemy.

17 Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for raiment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards;

18 Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart;

19 Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul.

20 And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion.

10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man--

11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.

16 All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground--

17 Nevertheless, wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the horse, and rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain.

18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;

19 And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;

20 And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.

21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

Doctrine and Covenants 88:19

19 For after it hath filled the measure of its creation, it shall be crowned with glory, even with the presence of God the Father;

Jules,

Wow, that is a fascinating and thoughtful perspective. I love that verse, from D&C: 11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.

We often, in our culture, abuse all things good given from God. Think of fast food, and how much we tend to consume meat. All those I would consider to be abuses of good things God has given us, yet we don't often condemn people for breaking the word of wisdom for over consumption of unhealthy, processed foods, and too much meat. Besides, we have now taken the word of wisdom as a commandment, when it clearly states in the scripture itself that it is not given by way of commandment. We impose that meaning.

All things to be used with prudence and thanksgiving. If we adopted that attitude, we would find ourselves much healthier and living much more closely to the Spirit.

Does the devil have priesthood? To answer that you would need to define priesthood and learn how it is given from Jesus to all of us. The answer is fairly quick to see. The Priesthood of God is the power and authority to act in the name of God. Can someone have the power and authority to act in the name of the devil? I would say yes. Wicca has a priesthood of sorts, and some of them call upon the devil to do their work. Others call on the God of all Creation. I know I was offered what I might call the priesthood of Satan, but of course I turned it down. All the powers and abilities he has at his command were offered to me if I would do his bidding. I know others have experienced this, but I have never met someone who accepted the deal with the devil. The Beast and the Anti-Christ from the Book of Revelation come to mind, but I haven't met them yet.