i always find it slightly amusing when people claim spiritual power or godlike attributes for our wonderful little herb. the same claims have been made for most all mind altering substances. folks seem to forget that these substances merely change the way you view the world, they don't actually physically change anything but the chemistry of your brain. all of those grand revelations you receive while under the influence were there all along, you just couldn't see them until the roadblocks were removed. yes, it's a wonderful way to remove the debris that accumulates in your mind, but even at its best it is nothing more than a tool to change your frame of reference.