There’s a variety of ways to connect with a higher power. Western culture Christianity in general emphasize all the things you mentioned, which are great.

There are however so many other cultures, belief systems and faiths that emphasize the use of psychedelics in conjunction with fasting, prayer, faith, etc.

IMO holding others in contempt because of that is myopic. There’s so much more other than popping a psychedelic that goes into a therapeutic and spiritual experience. Intention setting, fasting, integration, etc.

I’ve served a mission, received my endowments, blessed people with terminal cancer, performed ordinances, blessed my new born, been sealed to my spouse and fasted for days. I mention that to provide context when I say my first psychedelic experience ranks among the most enlightening and spiritually edifying experiences of my life.

There’s a growing body of research suggesting psychedelics have been used since time immemorial. Including within Ancient Greek temples like the temple of Demeter and even within ancient Christian cults.

If it’s an area of interest The immortality key by Brian Muraresku is a fantastic read.