Special Message: Why Safe Spaces Require Boundaries

What does it mean when Dez says, "Pacifism is the privilege of the protected"? In this special message, Teopixqui Dez explores the difference between peace and apathy, and why community requires active participation when people are under threat. Drawing from a recent conversation with a visitor who questioned the church's boundaries around safety and belonging, Dez explains why safe spaces must be willing to identify what threatens them. The discussion touches on civic engagement, voting, protest, communication, community protection, and the responsibility each person has to use their voice when others are being marginalized or silenced. Throughout the episode, Dez returns to a central theme of the Colorado Psychedelic Church: love with teeth, kindness with a backbone, and the belief that meaningful change requires action. About This Episode This special message expands on themes discussed during the church's recent PACK Life sermon series, particularly the role of communication as both speech and action. Rather than focusing solely on conversation, Dez examines how communication can take the form of voting, advocacy, showing up for others, participating in community, and refusing to remain silent when people are being harmed. He also discusses why the church views safety, belonging, and accountability as essential parts of building meaningful community. In This Episode What Dez means by "Pacifism is the privilege of the protected" The difference between peace and passive acceptance Why community is an act of resistance How apathy contributes to harmful systems A recent conversation about who belongs in a safe space The tolerance paradox and community boundaries Why communication is more than simply speaking Voting, civic participation, and showing up in person Protecting vulnerable members of a community The role of courage in difficult times Love with teeth and kindness with a backbone Building spaces where people can be authentic without fear Key Takeaway According to Dez, the opposite of hate is not passive tolerance. It is active community. A healthy community creates room for people to be authentic, vulnerable, and supported while also maintaining boundaries that protect those who are most vulnerable. Safety, belonging, and accountability are not opposing values—they are interconnected parts of building something that lasts. About Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a Colorado-based spiritual community focused on connection, personal growth, revelry, community care, and responsible engagement with sacred compounds. The church hosts sermons, educational discussions, sacrament ceremonies, social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, creative events, and community programs designed to help people connect with themselves and with one another. Contact Us Colorado Psychedelic Church 📍 5028 North Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918 🌐 ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com Join us for sermons, community events, educational programs, revelry, volunteer opportunities, and ongoing conversations about healing, connection, and building a stronger community together.