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?
Do members of other religions report the same kind of experiences?
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
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
posted by Sidhedevil at 2:11 PM on December 29, 2004
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