Statement of Beliefs

WE INTEND to provide for the transformation and evolution of human beings seeking enlightenment in communion with the Divine Creator through the hosting of community gatherings (online and offline) to gather and discuss topics pertinent to our individual paths to enlightenment, as well as ceremonial and sacred use of entheogenic medicine, including those derived from plants as well as through man-made synthesis.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the transformation and evolution of beings who seek enlightenment by connecting with the Divine Creator in each one of us.  In order to effectuate our purpose, we shall organize events, retreats, and sacred ceremonies related to the expansion of consciousness through the sacramental consumption of entheogens, in addition to other guided community gatherings, relaxation and expansion practices of ancestral consciousness.

WE BELIEVE that entheogens were manifested through the Divine Creator in order for all humans, regardless of religion, race, sex, or gender, to facilitate communion with the Divine Creator.

WE BELIEVE through the ceremonial and sacred use of natural entheogens our members are able to access their divinity from within.

WE BELIEVE that many of our experiences has shown us that the sacramental use of entheogens within an appropriate spiritual context, far from being a dissociative experience for the mind and detrimental to the health of the individual or of society, is, on the contrary, an activity beneficial contributor to the expansion of consciousness, and in turn, positive for the purposes of our individual spiritual quests.

WE BELIEVE our love and connection to all things is enhanced and better understood through the sacramental consumption of entheogens.  More specifically, sacramental consumption of entheogens often evokes mystical experiences, which takes us to higher spiritual realms/dimensions where we interact with the Divine Creator and other spiritual entities.  This higher spiritual realm can become more accessible for humans through the sacramental use of entheogens.

WE BELIEVE that we are each a physical manifestation of the Divine Creator, and that through community-based discussion and healing ceremonies, we are able to become closer, and ultimately unified, with the Divine Creator source within each of us. We refer to this source as the soul, our True Self, our Authentic Self, or our innate nature, although the words we use are not exclusive to a single list. The form of the word we use to describe this source can take many forms, but it will always refer to the same source of consciousness and creation within each of us.

WE BELIEVE that through community gatherings and mystical experiences, we seek and receive answers and guidance to specific and ultimate life questions.  Additionally, we believe that mystical experiences, induced by the sacramental consumption of entheogens, unite us through love, understanding, and greater connectivity to other beings in the universe.

WE BELIEVE the overarching message we receive from the Divine Creator, through the sacramental consumption of entheogens, is that unconditional love is one of the most  powerful forces in the universe and is the nature and essence of the Divine Creator.

WE BELIEVE that the sacramental use of entheogens teaches us and empowers us to become more in tune and/or more related to mother nature.  More specifically, we believe that the sacramental use of entheogens restores us to a more symbiotic relationship with nature.  As such, we believe that, to the best of our ability and as practicable, we are to conduct ourselves in such a way as to respect and preserve mother nature and encourage others to do the same when feasible.

WE BELIEVE and we are aware that the sacramental use of entheogens is a very ancient practice, perhaps dating back to more than 100,000 years ago.  In regards to ayahuasca and San Pedro, ancient practices and ceremonies date back to over 2,000 years ago.  To the best of our ability, we adopt and implement these ancient and sacred practices and ceremonies to be consistent and honor the ancestors. This includes but is not limited to the ceremonial opening and closing of sacred space through the use of prayer, proper set and setting, and in some cases the presence of an altar. 

WE BELIEVE that at death, our spirits return to the same realm accessed through the sacramental use of entheogens.

WE BELIEVE that by engaging in the sacramental use of natural entheogens and entering higher levels of consciousness and higher spiritual realms, we become comfortable in the spiritual realm, thereby allowing us to overcome our fear of death.  By overcoming layers of fear and/or anxiety relating to death, we are better able to focus our efforts on loving other beings and making the universe a better place for all living beings. 

WE BELIEVE that, at all times, our members have a moral and ethical obligation to approach every life situation from a place of peace, love, and understanding and in a manner consistent with the general and individual messages innately present within the Divine Creation and the spiritual realm.

WE BELIEVE that other religious texts and teachings, insofar as they are consistent with the Divine Creator and the spiritual realm, provide guidance for how we should live our lives and in how we should love and be tolerant of other beings.

NATURAL ENTHEOGENIC SACRAMENTS

A. AYAHUASCA

Ayahuasca is a mixture of Amazonian herbs, capable of inducing altered states of consciousness, usually for 4 to 8 hours after ingestion.  The experience can range from a mild stimulus to extreme visions. Ayahuasca is used primarily as a medicine and as a way of shamanic communication, usually at a ceremony under the supervision of an experienced guide or teacher.

The main ingredient of this jungle tea is a climbing vine , the cipó mariri (Banisteriopsis caapi).  The tea itself is also called ayahuasca (meaning "soul climber" or "climber with soul"). The secondary ingredients are chacruna (Psychotria viridis), or chagropanga (Diplopterys cabrerana) - plants with a relatively high content of the psychedelic substance (Di Methyl Tryptamine).

No one knows for sure when humanity first started drinking this plant medicine. The first known contact with the West occurred in 1851, through Richard Spruce, the famous English ethnobotanist. When we consider the comparative archaeological evidence of the native use of the plant, it seems that the consumption of this plant medicine dates back at least two millennia ago.

Quite unique in relation to ayahuasca is, that its effects depend on a specific mixture of two plants: cipó mariri (Banisteriopsis caapi) and chacruna (or chagropanga, depending on the region). It is unknown how and when the mixture of these two plants was discovered by Native Americans, although many tribes and shamans have their own mythical stories explaining the origins of the medicine ceremonies.

The main ingredient of chacruna or chagropanga is also a neurotransmitter found in all humans, and plays a key role in all cases of unusual states of perception. This neurotransmitter is called dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, is found in the brain, blood, lungs, and other parts of the human body. There is strong evidence pointing to the pineal gland ("the third eye" in esoteric traditions), located in the center of the brain, as being the main source of naturally present inhuman DMT. In addition to being found in humans, DMT can also be found in all mammals and in a variety of plants.

The use for religious / spiritual purposes of the psychoactive ayahuasca that unites two native plants of the Amazon, has its origin in the ancestral traditions of the native people of South America. It has been used in religious ceremonies, shamanic healings and therapeutic practices for thousands of years. In many ancient cultures the religious use of entheogens has been standard practice since the earliest days of mankind.

Some of these traditions have preserved and renewed such practices. Among them are all the Western initiators who contacted these indigenous cultures through the humble activity of rubber tappers who, in the early twentieth century, in contact with Indians and shamans, in the heart of the Amazon forest, received knowledge about their achievements. This knowledge has been revealed in the present forms of rituals, songs and dances through which the divine beings, the sun, the moon, the stars and the forces of Nature are praised as an act of spiritual elevation.

The ritual of consecration, where the use of the sacramental drink takes place, carries within itself a universal message of peace, fraternity and love, valid for all the peoples of the earth. If the Eucharistic sacrament of our religious / spiritual rituals is presumably a psychoactive drink, without prejudice, and in the light of the equity that the Law of religious practice consecrates and by a jurisprudential approach. 

Our experience tells us that the use of sacramental drink within an appropriate spiritual context, far from being a dissociative experience for the mind and detrimental to the health of the individual or of society, is, on the contrary, an activity beneficial for healing, evolution and the expansion of consciousness, and in turn, positive for the purposes of spiritual quest that we aim for.

Preparation of the medicine:

B. SAN PEDRO (THE CACTUS OF THE GODS)

The indigenous people call San Pedro, wachuma, huachuma or grandfather, which means “to be without a head, to cut one’s head, to cut rational thought, to cut the ego”. This sacred cactus offers you the possibility of living a unique and fulfilled life experience, can cleanse your body of toxins it accumulates which proved relief after going through this cleaning process. San Pedro has long been considered by many indigenous tribes in the Americas a powerful agent for healing and change, making it a central component of the shamanic ceremonies.

Huachuma is one of the 5 sacred plants that the gods offer us to be able to connect with the other plane or world through masculine energies, that which is beyond what we can commonly perceive with our senses.  San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi), Basioniem: Trichocereus pachanoi, is the best known from the Trichocereus family. According to researchers like Backeberg, there are 47 species, all of which originate in South America.  However, the quantity depends on the species and the age of the cactus.

San Pedro is a plant medicine for personal growth both enlightenment of mind, and strength of the heart and sexual organs.  Through spiritual growth this medicine has the ability to open the subconscious which facilitates the feeling of your power through an open heart.  A San Pedro ceremony is an inward journey that elicits deep insights into the self expansion of perception in yourself and the universe helping you to heal, to grow, to learn and awaken.  This in turn assists us in reaching higher states of consciousness, enhances creativity and tends to dissolve preconceptions and elicit fresh perspectives on reality.  Mescaline, the main ingredient in San Pedro is known to foster compassion and gratitude, while alleviating psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction.

About 1-2 hours after consuming San Pedro, the active substance mescaline will become palpable and will reveal itself to the user.  The effects can then last for 8-15 hours.  These effects include extreme visual, sensing and light sensitivity; you will be able to see and feel every ray of light and even ‘see’ people and things.

Lost memories can return and you can hear sounds and see things that come from afar. San Pedro can strengthen and patch up interpersonal bonds by gaining a newfound emotional fluency and ability to express own emotions.  The medicine can also help one to identify the struggles of others, increase a personal sense of universal understanding, a connection to yourself and with others to work out suppressed and learned patterns, triggers and limited beliefs. 

C. PSILOCYBIN

Psilocybin mushrooms are perhaps the most ancient and sacred sacrament on planet earth.  It is our belief that psilocybin mushrooms have been consumed by man for tens of thousands and perhaps hundreds of thousands of years.  We believe that psilocybin mushrooms allowed early man to commune with the spiritual realm, whereby early man received information “downloads” that allowed him to better survive on planet earth by building communities.  There is evidence of ancient use of psilocybin mushrooms spanning the entire globe.  Psilocybin mushrooms are found on almost every continent and its ancient use transcends time, geographic location, and culture.

Mushrooms are known as the internet of nature.  They are social beings, capable of awareness and consciousness.  Similar to our brain they build a neurological network with information sharing membranes. Those membranes are able to react to change and collectively have the long-term health of their environment in mind.  Of the thousands of mushrooms existing all around the globe our ancestors and modern scientists have identified several dozen that have unique combinations of healing talents, which improve our health.  Some of the main benefits are treating depression like PTSD, helping manage smoking, alcohol, cocaine addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, cluster headaches, and cancer-related or other end-of-life psychological distress.

The compounds psilocybin and psilocybin have mind altering effects similar in some aspects to mescaline and DMT.  The chemicals have a structure very similar to the structure of serotonin, a chemical messenger with important roles in our brains and digestive systems.  Because of this similarity, psilocybin can bind to receptors in the brain that are meant for serotonin.  Even though still classified as a hallucinogenic drug, the therapeutic and healing long term effects of these miniature pharmaceutical factories are no longer deniable.  Moreover, it is our belief that the chemical structure of psilocybin was designed by source in order to allow man to commune directly with it via the serotonin receptors.

The term “mystical experience” has been coined by modern researchers to describe the high dose psilocybin experience.  To date, researchers have been unable to pinpoint exactly what causes and/or what exactly is the “mystical experience.”  We believe the “mystical experience” is where the person consuming the psilocybin mushrooms communes directly with the spiritual realm, thereby escaping a logical or scientific explanation for the experience.

The factors that help determine whether a ceremonial journey is rewarding or “nightmarish” is the concept of ‘set’ and ‘setting’.  A person’s ‘set’ (or mind-set) includes their mood, disposition, thoughts and expectations.  A person’s ‘setting’ is the specific place and social situation in which they take this plant medicine.  Psilocybin should be taken in a ceremonial setting in a calm and familiar place or being in nature.  Our psilocybin ceremonies will comport with other ceremonial traditions surrounding the ingestion of natural entheogens, and will be structured in such a way as to allow the participant  with the optimal opportunity for interaction with the spiritual realm.  As with all other natural entheogen ceremonies, this ceremony will begin with a prayer and a blessing of the sacraments. 

OTHER SACRED SACRAMENTS

D. RAPÉ

Rapé (pronounced rah-PAY) is a sacred shamanic tool for clearing intentions and paving the way for detoxifying the body. Rapé stimulates the nervous system, enabling the body to become more receptive to all levels of communication.  Rapé has been used by healers of the Amazon for thousands of years. It is a complex blend of plants, which is crushed into very fine powder and administered through the nostrils with a special blowpipe. Once ingested, the powder causes blood vessels in the brain to dilate. This leads to increased blood circulation, and consequently, to increased focus and intuition.

Rapé brings immediate focus and opens the entire freed mind space for your intentions. It helps release emotional, physical, and spiritual illnesses and eases negativity and confusion, enabling a thorough grounding of the mind.  Just as Shamans have done for ages, you can use Rapé to re-align with your energy channels and with your higher self.  This ancient medicine intensifies your connection with the world and the universe.

What are the benefits of Rapé?

• Helps focus and sharpen the mind

• Releases emotional, physical and spiritual illnesses

• Clears a person or space of distracting, unbalanced energies 

• Detoxes both body and mind and clears your energetic field. Because of this, Rapé is often used in conjunction with Ayahuasca ceremonies.

• Provides a calming, grounding effect on the emotions that lasts much longer than the initial sensation

• Can be used in conjunction with other healing modalities such as breath work.

How do we use Rapé?

This warrior medicine from the Amazon is blown into your nostrils with a pipe called Kuripe. Sitting down in a meditation,  the participant will state a personal intention and speak a sacred prayer inviting the medicine into this ritual. The herbal powder often mixed with sacred tobacco is first blown into the left nostril representing death, then into the right nostril representing re-birth or life. During this experience, which lasts for approximately 20 minutes, focusing on the intention is key and practicing of letting go of everything else.  A mediative state of mind and body takes you out of your mind away from negative, worrying thoughts into your  positive emotions of bliss, grounding and relaxation.

E. SACRED CACAO

What is Sacred Cacao?

Cacao is a plant native to Central and South America that has been used historically by the Aztecs and Mayans for medicinal and ritualistic purposes. Its scientific name Theobroma Cacao actually means “food for the Gods” and it was believed to have been sent from the heavens as a gift to mankind.

Most cacao that you come by today has been processed and roasted in such a way that it loses most of its health and spiritual benefits. Ceremonial cacao however is cultivated and prepared in the traditional way so that it retains the spirit of cacao as well as its remedying properties so that it can be used in ceremony.

Why does Hama use Sacred Cacao?

Cacao can open the heart and allow you to connect with yourself and others in a deeper, more loving way. Very gently the plant enables you to connect with your inner spirit and wisdom, allowing for more profound meditation and to focus more on the present moment: Its remedying properties work on your mind and soul.

You will become aware of things that have been keeping you from living the life you love and receive strength in letting them go. This plant will help help you find mental clarity and balance.

F. MDMA

MDMA, commonly known by its street names “Ecstasy” or “Molly,” is a psychoactive drug that has a rich, yet tumultuous history. It is renowned for its use in recreational settings, therapy, and the controversy surrounding its legal status.

The story of MDMA begins in 1912 when the German pharmaceutical company Merck first synthesized the drug. It was originally developed as an intermediate chemical to create medications that control bleeding. At this point, Merck was not interested in MDMA’s psychoactive properties, and the compound remained mostly dormant for several decades.

The reemergence of MDMA can be traced to the 1960s and 1970s, which was an era marked by a surge in the exploration of consciousness and psychoactive substances. During this period, Dr. Alexander Shulgin, an American chemist and psychopharmacologist, rediscovered MDMA. After synthesizing it, he tried the compound himself and was intrigued by its effects. Shulgin believed that the empathogenic properties of the drug, which made people feel deeply connected with themselves and others, could be invaluable in psychotherapy. Through his tireless advocacy, MDMA found its way into the hands of psychotherapists across the United States.

During the early 1980s, MDMA also gained popularity as a recreational drug. It became synonymous with the burgeoning rave culture, where people would gather in clubs and dance to electronic music. The drug’s energizing and euphoric effects made it a perfect fit for these all-night dance parties. As the drug gained popularity in the club scene, it earned the street name “Ecstasy”.

This sudden surge in recreational use caught the attention of media and lawmakers. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) grew concerned about the drug’s safety and potential for abuse. In 1985, despite protests from the medical community and users who attested to the benefits of MDMA, the DEA classified it as a Schedule I substance. This category is reserved for substances that are deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. The classification effectively put an end to the therapeutic use of MDMA in the United States and severely limited scientific research into its potential benefits.

Despite the legal restrictions, recreational use continued and spread globally. Ecstasy became an integral part of the rave and electronic dance music cultures of the 1990s and early 2000s. However, this period also saw a rise in concerns regarding the purity and safety of the drug. Pills sold as Ecstasy often contained other substances, sometimes more dangerous than MDMA itself, leading to health risks and fatalities.

In the mid-2000s, there was a resurgence in interest regarding the therapeutic potential of MDMA, particularly for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Organizations such as the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) began to push for clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. These studies have shown promising results, with many participants experiencing significant reductions in PTSD symptoms.

MDMA induces altered sensations, increased energy, empathy, and pleasure. However, everyone’s experience with MDMA can vary depending on a variety of factors, including dose, the individual’s mental and physical health, and the environment in which it is taken. 

Approximately 30 to 45 minutes after taking MDMA, users typically begin to experience its effects. The initial sensations can include feeling euphoric and energized. Users often report a heightened sense of well-being, increased sociability, and feelings of mental clarity.

One of the most characteristic effects of MDMA is an enhanced sense of empathy and emotional closeness. This effect is one of the primary reasons it is used in psychotherapy. Users may feel a strong connection to those around them, experience increased compassion, and find it easier to discuss emotions and personal issues.

Physically, MDMA can also cause heightened sensory perception. Sounds may seem richer, colors more vibrant, and touch more pleasurable. This heightened sensory perception is one reason why the drug is popular in settings with music and dancing, such as clubs or music festivals.

ACCOUTREMENTS

Founder:

Hama Healing Collective was founded by Dan Russell, who also serves as the Lead Minister.  While there are no specific teachers or prophets, Dan Russell believes that entheogens can facilitate and serve as both teacher and prophet to those who engage in their sacramental/ceremonial use. Dan Russell leads the gatherings of Hama Healing Collective alongside its other ministers.

Gathering Places:

At all times, as approved by the Board of Directors, Hama Healing Center will retain at least one retreat center where all sacred ceremonies will be held, business of the organization will be conducted, and sacraments will be securely maintained.  However, Hama Healing Collective will be conducting ceremonies and retreats at various other properties throughout the United States as approved by the Lead Minister.  In the event the membership and participation in Hama Healing Collective continues to grow, the organization may acquire additional retreat centers, as approved by the Board of Directors, so as to provide maximum healing, spiritual development, and safety to its members and participants.

Keepers of Knowledge:

Insofar as they are knowledgeable on certain matters, the ministerial leadership team will impute knowledge regarding ceremonies, safety, and spiritual development to the members and participants at Hama Healing Collective.  However, due to their extensive knowledge regarding indigenous beliefs and practices and general knowledge regarding the spiritual elements of entheogens, the primary keepers of knowledge will be the medicine men/women and shamans conducting sacred ceremonies at Hama Healing Collective.

Ceremonies and Rituals:

The sacred ceremonies conducted by Hama Healing Collective shall be conducted in accordance with the dictates of the specific medicine man/woman or shaman conducting the specific ceremony.  Moreover, all ceremonies shall be conducted in a sacred place.  However, the basic structure of sacred ceremonies at Hama Healing Collective should be as follows:

1. Opening Prayer- Should include a prayer to the directions and a prayer of protection;

2. Serving of the Sacrament- Should include an offering of the sacrament, receipt of the sacrament, and consumption of the sacrament;

3. Prayer- Should include prayers and chants in accordance with the dictates of the specific minister conducting the ceremony.

4. Closing Prayer- Should include an acknowledgment of the spirits present during the journey and gratitude for their presence, for the medicine, and for the participants in the ceremony.

In conjunction with the ceremonies and rituals, Hama Healing Collective will also hold integration meetings, the purpose of which is to assist members and participants in integrating the spiritual insights gained during ceremonies into their everyday lives.  This practice assists members and participants in effectuating positive changes in their lives and consequently raise the vibrational frequency of the world at large.

Preparing for Ceremony:

Before entering a ceremony wherein an entheogen will be the sacrament, it is important to prepare yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually with the intention of love, protection, high vibration, positive energy and intimate prayers for healing and transformation. These following categories of support provide our members and ceremonial participants with a way to get the most impact from their ceremony experience, reconnect more to themselves, and identify their intention more clearly.

1. Preparation For Ceremony

2. Intention Setting

3. Sacred Ceremony

4. Integration

Structure of Organization:

Hama Healing Collective has the following structure to its organization: 

Lead Minister:  Responsible for general oversight of the organization as a whole, oversight of individual sanctuaries, and oversight of safety guidelines and standards;

Associate Minister:  In order to be an Associate Minister, an individual must have a deep understanding of the principles and beliefs of Hama Healing Collective, a deep and wide understanding of the sacred use of entheogens, have strong knowledge of the world within, have an intimate understanding of the spiritual teachings of natural entheogens and live by those principles, and shall maintain integrity in all areas of life to the highest standard possible.

An associate minister is required to live in a way that inspires the community at Hama Healing Collective.  They must also embody the highest standards within all areas of their personal and spiritual lives.  Finally, an associate minister must represent Hama Healing Collective in a manner that maintains trust, honor, and respect from everyone inside and outside the community.

Associate ministers are responsible to lead group service with prayer, meditation, and teachings from various approved texts or writings and teachings that are in line with Hama Healing Collective foundational principles.  They are also responsible for seeking out and creating deep connections with members and participants.  Associate ministers must also continue to educate themselves through prayer, meditation and ceremony as well as texts, classes, and connection with spiritual leaders, participants, members. Lastly, an Associate minister is responsible for assisting the founder(s) with in house integration work.

Associate ministers are expected to further their education through traditional means, as well as learning from the sacraments themselves, such as participating in a dieta with a traditional healer.

Council and Senior Facilitators: The Council consists of the ministerial leadership team and is responsible for organizing and overseeing community outreach and fundraising for local and regional populations.  They are also responsible for assisting and co-creating programs that are in line with the principles and vision of Hama Healing Collective.  Lastly, they are responsible for inspiring in others what it means to be a good neighbor and respectful resident of Mother Earth, as well as maintaining a loving soul towards the Great Spirit.

Due to their intimate knowledge of and experience with conducting ceremonies, Senior Facilitators are responsible for holding space during ceremony and providing assistance and/or guidance to members and participants during ceremony.

Honorary Members: Honorary members are individuals that have been nominated by the ministerial leadership team and confirmed by a vote of the majority of the Board of Directors, as dictated by the by-laws.  These members are responsible for assisting the ministerial leadership team as directed. These honorary members will also be expected to uphold the values of teachings of Hama Healing Collective in all of their affairs, to the best of their ability.  Honorary members are subject to removal at any time for failure to participate and/or failing to uphold the values and teachings of Hama Healing Collective.

Holidays:

Hama Healing Collective honors Mother Earth and acknowledges the quarterly solstice with reverence.  As all holidays are times of celebration and promote unity within a community, members are encouraged to participate in all other holidays which their consciousness dictates they participate in.

Appearance and Clothing:

During ceremony, members/participants should utilize a special dress code reflecting unity and respecting the sanctity of the sacred ceremony.  

Propagation:

Hama Healing Collective engages in some online marketing and community outreach in an effort to make people aware of our retreats and our mission.  To that end, Hama Healing Collective will maintain a website and social media pages, including under the name The Brilliant Rebellion.  In no event should anyone affiliated with Hama Healing Collective make concerted efforts to convince others that our beliefs or way of living is superior to or better than anyone else’s.  Hama Healing Collective prefers to acquire members and participants by attraction rather than promotion.  To that end, we believe that the greatest attraction to Hama Healing Collective are the healing and positive changes that occur within those who are members and participants in our sacred ceremonies.

Substance Handling and Records:

Hama Healing Collective shall maintain very strict requirements as it relates to substance handling and records keeping.  The requirements shall be promulgated with the goal of preventing controlled substances being diverted from religious to non-religious use.  To this end, only the Head Minister and one Associate Minister are to have authority to handle substances at any given time.  Additionally, the Board of Directors will enact an appropriate record keeping system whereby all controlled substances are accounted for at all times.

Screening Procedures:

Hama Healing Collective shall maintain very strict requirements as it relates to safety.  To this end, the board shall promulgate standards for medical screening and ceremony safety protocols and procedures.  To this end, the Board of Directors shall promulgate and approve a standard medical screening form to be used in screening all potential members for fitness to participate in sacred ceremony with the Church.  Furthermore, the Board shall also promulgate emergency procedures and safety protocols for sacred ceremonies.