Sermon: Love With a Backbone, Kindness With Teeth

In this sermon, Teopixqui Dez introduces the newly published Book of PACK Life and explores what it means to move from personal spirituality into shared religion. Built on the foundation of the Universal Truths, this message unpacks the seven psyches that allow a community to thrive ... especially the difference between the Guardian and the Warden. Through humor, conviction, and clarity, this sermon challenges the idea of empty cooperation and calls for something stronger: love with a backbone, kindness with teeth, and a community rooted in both protection and accountability.   In This Sermon: Why showing up matters — community is lived Introducing The Book of PACK Life as doctrine Spirituality leading into religion (not the other way around) The Three Universal Truths:   Revere the self Embrace the communal experience The universe provides Why cooperation must be meaningful — not kumbaya complacency Naming harm without becoming hateful The origins of the "First Pack" The seven psyches that help communities thrive Guardian vs. Warden — passive and active protection Sword and shield as complementary roles Why personality traits matter in spiritual growth The danger of becoming the very thing we oppose Building strength without becoming warmongers About the Colorado Psychedelic Church Website: coloradopsychedelicchurch.com Location: Colorado Springs Weekly sermons, Full Moon gatherings, clergy-led discussions, and ceremonies The Book of PACK Life is now available on the website. Subscribe & Share Follow the Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast for weekly sermons, clergy interviews, and PACK Life teachings. If this message resonated with you, share it with someone interested in community-building, spiritual growth, or understanding their role within a larger movement. Community is lived. Keep showing up.