Soma
It made the apostles vivid and charismatic and let them communicate with people of all cultures and languages.
"I know a number of devout Christians—my good friend Dana included—who would find that offensive."
Jake couldn't stay silent anymore, despite how disgruntled this topic appeared to make him.
"Imagine her reaction if she knew that some people have speculated the Eucharist has little to do with the blood of Christ and more to do with a lost ambrosia ceremony. Said people argue those who participate today are only mimicking the ancient experience, equating the Holy Spirit with the high from ambrosia."
"That would upset a lot of people," I agreed.
All three of us knew that many of the rites and beliefs that had been passed down to today were bastardizations of the originals. Some, not all.
Scholes continued on pleasantly, like he was in an auditorium giving a lecture.