Why Atheists need Ecstasy

tl/dr: This article

* summarizes what is known about ecstatic and mystical experiences,

* argues that in order to end (supernaturalist) religion, it is necessary to have a nonreligious appreciation of these experiences and

* claims these experiences have specific advantageous effects that make them worth having for atheists.

It also contains sex, drugs and Sufi whirling.

(This is a blog post, by a friend of mine. To read the rest, click here)