Statement Regarding The Church of the Sacred Synthesis

Psychedelics Today issues a statement about how it covered the Church of Sacred Synthesis, noting ongoing discussions with the group’s leadership. The statement frames the coverage in relation to critique directed at the church and to findings connected with a Usona preprint research publication. Psychedelics Today emphasizes the need for caution and context when discussing clinical judgments based on preliminary data. It highlights that preprints spread findings early but do not have the rigorous peer review needed to confirm results, warning that reliance on unverified reports can produce misconceptions. The outlet also acknowledges its own shortcomings in adherence to scientific standards and says it should have included church leadership voices as the conversation developed. The statement presents the situation as a learning experience and commits to more balanced, integrity-focused reporting in the psychedelic space.