That's a good question. This is just my personal belief, but I interpret that as not applying to the person Jesus, but the universal Christ. The first book of John identifies the Christ with the Logos, or Word of God. And then it goes on the explain that this Logos or Word, is the means responsible for creation. This to me appears to be a force acting within the universe, and not limited to a historical human being. Although, I do believe that universal force became flesh and manifested as the historical Christ. I believe that this universal force is the route that leads to God, the Father, and therefore you must go through Christ to get to the Father. The question is whether this universal force has been described in other religions, thereby giving that statement a wider validity.  He said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life", and if you focus on the first part, as Christ being the Way, then I find it interesting that the word Tao is translated as Way. So I understand him to say, "I am the Tao, the Truth, and the Life".  From reading Taoist literature, it does appear that the Tao is a universal force that acts in a way similar to that described in the beginning of John, as well as other places. I could trace connections to other religions if you prefer, but this is an example of my way of interpreting things. Otherwise, that statement can be used as the basic foundation for religious division, and that is not something I think is good. These are just my beliefs, I do not say everyone else is wrong, but I do think you have to chose an interpretation and stick with it. Why not mention psychedelics? He didn't mention a lot of ways to grow closer to God, psychedelics are just one IMO. Thanks for the question!