Special Message: Faith Demands Action

This is not a standard episode. In this special message, Teopixqui Dez steps away from sermons and clergy interviews to speak personally — not only as spiritual director of the Colorado Psychedelic Church, but as a citizen, a member of the Jewish diaspora, and a man of faith. In light of the United States entering war with Iran alongside Israel, Dez addresses the moral responsibility of faith communities in moments of violence and political upheaval. This is not a geopolitical breakdown. It is a call from the heart: when people are harmed, faith cannot remain silent. "Our faith is people." This episode challenges the idea that pastors and churches must "stay in their lane" when politics affect human lives. It calls for accountability, civic engagement, and action over empty rhetoric. It asks listeners to examine fear, propaganda, distraction, and the weaponization of division — and to respond not with apathy, but with participation. This is not about party loyalty. It is about humanity. It is about refusing malice. It is about choosing momentum toward justice. In This Episode Why faith cannot separate itself from the protection of people Speaking at anti-war protests as a spiritual leader Responding to criticism that clergy should "stay out of politics" The moral weight of civilian casualties and war rhetoric How distraction and division are weaponized Why silence is not neutrality Accountability without dehumanization Welcoming those who are reconsidering their positions "Thoughts and prayers" versus meaningful civic action Why voting and local political engagement matter The Second Universal Truth: Embracing the communal experience Borrowing strength when you feel overwhelmed Faith as both beacon and resistance About the Colorado Psychedelic Church Website: coloradopsychedelicchurch.com Location: Colorado Springs A faith community rooted in entheogenic sacrament, communal accountability, and lived spirituality. Subscribe & Share If this message resonates, share it with someone wrestling with fear, confusion, or political fatigue. Follow the Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast for sermons, clergy stories, and PACK Life conversations. Your time is powerful. Your voice is powerful. Use both. And as always… may the universe provide.