Near-Death Experiences

December 29, 2004 12:51 PM

We've all seen reports of Christians in fiery plane crashes or otherwise at death's doorstep experiencing visions of Christ showing the way out of the wreckage/beckoning them into heaven/etc., etc.

Do members of other religions report the same kind of experiences?
posted by felix to religion & philosophy (4 comments total)

How do they know it isn't Mohammed?
posted by Kwantsar at 1:05 PM on December 29, 2004

Yes.

I liked these:

*East Indians sometimes see heaven as a giant bureaucracy, and frequently report being sent back because of clerical errors!

* Natives of Micronesia often see heaven as similar to a large, brightly lit American city with loud, noisy cars and tall buildings.
posted by Sidhedevil at 1:27 PM on December 29, 2004

Hindu near-death experiences. Thai Buddhist near-death experiences.
posted by Sidhedevil at 2:11 PM on December 29, 2004

Nice finds, Sidhedevil -- thank you!
posted by felix at 2:17 PM on December 29, 2004