In a groundbreaking legal decision, the Spokane-based Church of Gaia has become the first organization in the United States to receive a DEA-approved religious exemption under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) for the use of Ayahuasca in sacred ceremonies. This historic milestone follows over two years of dedicated effort and sets a powerful precedent for spiritual freedom. With the exemption granted, the Church now turns its focus to building ceremonial grounds and invites community support through membership, donations, and…