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Case ID Source Citation Source URL Text Summary Veridical Score Veridical Classification Tabatt Total Score Biblical Compatibility Non Orthodox Elements Biblical Assessment Summary
2783 NDERF 3588 Jarod NDE 7103 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jarod_nde.html In 1995, Jarod was riding his bike around a pond when he encountered a dark green Renault 5 on the small white road. Neither he nor the driver gave way, resulting in a collision. Jarod experienced a t More ... 9 Weak Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Buddhist conversion, psychic abilities, mediumship This accident-induced NDE contains standard elements but raises significant biblical concerns. While the tunnel, light, and encounter with a deceased relative are neutral features found across many ND More ...
2789 NDERF 3704 Salem NDE 7271 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1salem_nde.html Salem passed out at home an hour after burying his father in 2002. He was pulled to a completely white area where people were shuffling in a queue to his left, looking distressed and afraid. A beautif More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility psychic abilities, seeing dead souls This experience contains mixed biblical and non-biblical elements creating theological concerns. The white light and steps could represent heaven or divine presence, consistent with biblical imagery. More ...
2793 NDERF 3770 JJHG Experience 7406 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jjhg_experience.html JJHG was under epidural anesthesia during surgery when he experienced nausea followed by everything becoming dark. He could hear the pulse oximeter slowing down and becoming more distant. He sank into More ... 8 Weak Evidence 3 Incompatible atheistic conclusion This experience led to conclusions directly contradicting biblical teaching about the afterlife. The experiencer interpreted the void/darkness as evidence that consciousness simply ceases at death, re More ...
2795 NDERF 3749 Joshua L NDE 7366 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joshua_l_nde.html At age 5, Joshua suffered a severe head injury and was in a coma for 3 days. He awakened in darkness without light, feeling movement like floating down a river. As fear arose, calmness overcame him an More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility universal consciousness, past lives mentioned While the experience contains some biblical elements like consciousness surviving bodily death and transformation through divine light, it includes significant non-biblical concepts. The experiencer e More ...
2800 NDERF 3741 Sam J NDE 7352 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sam_j_nde_7352.html Sam J experienced clinical death in October 2010, spending eighteen hours in a deep coma with no brain wave activity and his heart unable to work on its own. Medical staff informed family that there w More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility star seeds, alien worlds, shamanism, reincarnation implied Sam J's experience contains significant departures from biblical theology despite acknowledging a Creator figure. While his encounter with "Creator/God/Great Spirit" as golden-white light could parall More ...
2803 NDERF 3574 Sara J NDE 7089 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sara_j_nde.html Sara J was stung by a tropical insect in 1973, triggering a severe allergic reaction that caused her throat to instantly constrict. She fell unconscious before being able to cry out, fortunately in a More ... 25 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Buddhism, reincarnation beliefs, universal oneness, meditation practices Sara J's experience, while containing some elements that could align with biblical accounts, ultimately led her in directions incompatible with Christian orthodoxy. The tunnel of light, out-of-body ex More ...
2807 NDERF 3603 Justin M NDE 7131 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1justin_m_nde_7131.html On October 10, 2005, Justin was involved in a catastrophic head-on collision, hitting a truck at 90 mph in what he later revealed was a suicide attempt. After the devastating impact, he faded to black More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, pre-birth memories, life as video game, energy beings Justin's near-death experience contains significant elements that conflict with orthodox biblical Christianity, despite some compatible features. On the positive side, his encounter with his deceased More ...
2808 NDERF 3712 Karin F NDE 7291 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1karin_f_nde.html During surgery in the summer of 1994, Karin was clinically dead for several minutes, leading to one of the most profound spiritual transformations documented. After entering the operating room, she fe More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible no hell exists, all are God, pantheistic unity Karin's near-death experience directly contradicts fundamental biblical doctrines, despite including an encounter with Jesus. While her meeting with Jesus might initially seem compatible with Christia More ...
2815 NDERF 3687 Simon NDE 7243 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1simon_nde.html Simon was working on a yacht when he sustained a head injury and fell overboard in 2014. With no memory of the accident, he found himself face down in the lake with a mouth full of water after experie More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 4 Low Compatibility telepathy, psychic connection This experience has limited biblical compatibility as it focuses primarily on claimed telepathic connection between the experiencer and his fiancée rather than any divine or spiritual encounter. While More ...
2816 NDERF 3699 Sonya M NDE 7263 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sonya_m_nde.html Sonya experienced an NDE in October 1998 after suffering 25 stab wounds from her estranged husband, resulting in blood loss, a collapsed lung, and a slow leak in the other lung. While gurgling on bloo More ... 9 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility universal salvation, all paths to God, Satan misunderstood This experience contains significant biblical elements including a direct encounter with Jesus Christ, who is specifically named and whose light bathes the experiencer. The beautiful realm with garden More ...
2823 NDERF 3644 Lauren NDE 7184 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lauren_nde_7184.html In 1985, while living in Algeria, 20-year-old Lauren experienced a severe throat condition that progressively worsened overnight, making it difficult to swallow and breathe. After a restless night of More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Possible psychic/occult elements This experience contains concerning elements from a biblical perspective. While the out-of-body experience and awareness of impending death are documented in scripture, the specific manifestation rais More ...
2825 NDERF 3657 Luce NDE 7195 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1luce_nde.html In February 1996, while sitting in a veterinary waiting room, Luce suddenly felt ill and called for her friend's help before losing consciousness. She had been suffering from endometriosis for several More ... 7 Weak Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Belief in protective spirits/angels without God This experience presents significant biblical concerns despite some compatible elements. The initial dark spiral with howling people trying to grasp her resembles biblical descriptions of hell or the More ...
2837 NDERF 3792 Vernon C NDE 7443 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vernon_c_nde.html Vernon was swimming in Gold River with two friends when he was swept into a fast current where two rivers converged. He went under multiple times and drowned. During the experience, Vernon found himse More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, no heaven/hell, no judging God This experience presents significant theological challenges from a biblical perspective. While Vernon experienced several common NDE elements including an out-of-body experience, life review, and enco More ...
2862 NDERF 4005 Marta M NDE 7760 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marta_m_nde_7760.html Marta nearly drowned at the beach in December 2003 when unexpected waves pulled her deep into the ocean. As she was pulled underwater, an alien calm overcame her with no suffering or suffocation. Her More ... 24 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives, karma, star seeds Experience contains significant non-biblical elements including reincarnation and past lives, which directly contradict biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). Marta describ More ...
2865 NDERF 3888 Michael F NDE 7582 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michael_f_nde.html At age eighteen in 1975, Michael was attacked by a gang of twenty or more knife-wielding thugs in the city. Despite fighting back, he was overwhelmed and fell to the ground where they kicked and stabb More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility atheist interpretation, womb memory theory Michael's experience contains classic NDE elements but his interpretation completely rejects spiritual explanations. While the out-of-body experience, life review, and encounter with loving light alig More ...
2878 NDERF 3904 Mike M NDE 7617 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mike_m_nde.html Mike was running at the YMCA when his heart went into fibrillation. He suddenly found himself standing over a man on the ground while attendants performed CPR, then realized it was his own body. An ol More ... 36 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, many lives, universal oneness Mike's experience contains significant biblical and non-biblical elements. The positive biblical aspects include the intense light, life review showing impact on others, encounter with deceased relati More ...
2880 NDERF 3899 Mira S NDE 7602 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mira_s_nde.html Arti (later renamed Mira) was driving her Mercedes when she pressed the accelerator instead of brakes, crashing at full speed. She experienced her life force (Prana) as white light moving up through h More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 8 Incompatible Maya/illusion, reincarnation, Sai Baba, universal consciousness Mira's experience is deeply rooted in Hindu/Eastern mysticism, fundamentally incompatible with biblical Christianity. While containing some parallel elements like divine light and love, the core theol More ...
2882 NDERF 3991 Mohammad Z NDE 16083 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mohammad_z_nde.html Mohammad was driving from Mashad to Isfahan when he collided head-on with another car. Critically injured and taken to a hospital, he was conscious but in severe pain with angry thoughts. Suddenly he More ... 40 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Past lives, universal consciousness, all paths equal Mohammad's experience contains profound spiritual insights but significant unbiblical elements. Biblical compatibilities include the divine guide (possibly angelic), moral accountability in the life r More ...
2887 NDERF 3944 Neha S NDE 7676 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1neha_s_nde.html Fifteen-year-old Neha was attacked by a lioness after being coerced by a ranger to enter an enclosure with five lions in South Africa. The lioness inflicted severe bites to her head and chest before s More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, Hindu deities, evolved souls, past lives This experience contains significant elements that diverge from biblical Christianity while having some compatible aspects. The life review and spiritual transformation align with biblical themes of d More ...
2919 NDERF 3870 Donna W NDE 7546 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donna_w_nde_7546.html In December 1985, Donna's vehicle was struck by a freight train at high speed at an unprotected double crossing. She received the first impact on her door and sustained multiple injuries, not expected More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility rejection of traditional religious beliefs, energy healing This experience shows low biblical compatibility due to its transformative effect leading away from traditional Christian faith. While the life review and beautiful otherworldly realm with light could More ...
2921 NDERF 3993 Duane S NDE 7743 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1duane_s_nde.html After being given 5 months to live by Stanford doctors and surviving 13 months, Duane died while sitting upright in his recliner. He fell through black space in paralyzing terror until focusing on a s More ... 26 Strong Evidence 9 Incompatible reincarnation, soul groups, multiple lives, Earth as theme park This experience is fundamentally incompatible with biblical Christianity due to its central focus on reincarnation and multiple lives. The experiencer describes detailed past lives in Germany, Italy, More ...
2935 NDERF 3847 ShadowN Z NDE 7521 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1shadown_z_nde.html While working as a food delivery driver in the UK, ShadowN was attacked by 3-5 teenagers who knocked him to the ground, causing his head to hit the curb hard. The teenagers stole his car while he watc More ... 5 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility soul displacement, emotional detachment This experience raises significant theological concerns from a biblical perspective. While the life review and bright light are common NDE elements, the aftermath is deeply troubling. The sensation of More ...
2940 NDERF 4070 Sherry B NDE 7863 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sherry_b_nde.html Sherry and her husband were rear-ended at 35 mph while stopped behind a bus, with propane tanks in their trunk. They were pushed under the bus, inches from decapitation. As she screamed "We are going More ... 3 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility channeling, psychic abilities, spiritualism While this experience began with what could be divine intervention - hearing the Virgin Mary's protective voice - the aftermath raises serious biblical concerns. The initial miraculous protection from More ...
2946 NDERF 3886 Jacob NDE 7580 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jacob_nde.html Jacob, a high-functioning addict with hyperthyroidism, experienced cardiac arrest after a six-month binge of drinking and drugging in July 1989. After days without sleep and heavy drinking, he felt hi More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible Setian philosophy, self-deification, rejection of God This experience is fundamentally incompatible with biblical Christianity. While it contains the structural elements of an NDE (out-of-body experience, otherworldly realm, life review, and profound tra More ...
2955 NDERF 3963 Steve L NDE 7709 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1steve_l_nde_7709.html On August 5, 2000, Steve was driving through an intersection when another driver hit his car at high speed, causing his vehicle to wrap around a telephone pole. The impact resulted in a traumatic brai More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Channeling, psychic abilities Steve's NDE contains both biblical and concerning elements requiring careful theological analysis. The encounter with a being of light who repeatedly asked "Who are you?" could represent a divine or a More ...
2961 NDERF 3838 Jennifer J NDEs 7510 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jennifer_j_ndes.html Jennifer hemorrhaged uncontrollably after childbirth, developing DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) with platelet count dropping to 80. She went into cardiac arrest multiple times, had strok More ... 40 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility universal consciousness, we are God, reincarnation While Jennifer's multiple NDEs contain some biblical elements, they include significant theological contradictions. The out-of-body experiences and witnessing her uncle's death could align with spirit More ...
2963 NDERF 3930 Joanne L NDE 7658 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joanne_l_nde.html During labor, Joanne felt faint with bouncing eyes as her baby's heartbeat stopped, causing panic among staff. She felt warm envelopment and lost consciousness, then experienced incredible peace while More ... 31 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility tarot reading, mediumship, Reiki, psychic abilities While Joanne's NDE contains some biblical elements, the aftermath raises serious compatibility concerns. The out-of-body experience and seeing deceased father could align with biblical accounts. The o More ...
2964 NDERF 3926 Joe H NDE 7650 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joe_h_nde.html Joe was hit at 55+ mph causing catastrophic injuries including 6 ruptured discs, fractured skull, and spinal cord damage. After impact, he experienced a tunnel-like whirlpool with bright white light a More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Eckankar, HU mantra, reincarnation belief Joe's experience conflicts significantly with biblical Christianity despite some compatible elements. While out-of-body experiences have biblical precedent (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), his method of achiev More ...
2967 NDERF 3916 Susan F NDEs 7631 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1susan_f_ndes.html Susan F reports three NDEs throughout her life, beginning at age two. Her most significant adult experience occurred in 2011 while attending a hypnotist convention in Massachusetts. While sleeping in More ... 7 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Mediumship, clairvoyance, spirit communication Susan's experiences contain significant non-biblical elements that conflict with Christian doctrine. While she mentions seeing Jesus and angels, her practice as a professional medium directly contradi More ...
2969 NDERF 4048 Thomas A NDE 7832 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1thomas_a_nde.html In June 1976, Thomas experienced an NDE during a dental procedure when the nitrous oxide mixture went to 100% nitrogen, depriving him of oxygen. He heard a loud buzz and felt like stretching before po More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 8 Incompatible Multiple lifetimes, universal acceptance, rejection of Christianity Thomas's experience led to a complete rejection of biblical Christianity and adoption of beliefs that directly contradict scripture. Most significantly, he saw lights representing his "lifetimes," ind More ...
2971 NDERF 4038 Tim B NDE 7816 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tim_b_nde_7816.html In October 1997, Tim was working under his 1979 Ford pickup truck when it rolled off the ramps and landed on his chest, preventing him from breathing. After struggling to push the crossbeam off, he fo More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Native American spirituality, spirit communication, medicine man Tim's experience led to a complete departure from biblical Christianity to Native American spirituality involving practices incompatible with scripture. While raised Lutheran with a pastor father, he More ...
2975 NDERF 4035 John S NDE 7810 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_s_nde_7810.html On a rainy night in February 2015, John S was speeding in a car with a friend when he had no seatbelt and unsheathed knives on the floorboard. During the car accident, time seemed to stop momentarily More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Evil presence in void, mysterious shadowy figure, dog as spiritual conduit John S's experience contains concerning elements from a biblical perspective. While the out-of-body experience itself is not inherently unbiblical, the encounter with an evil presence in darkness foll More ...
2976 NDERF 3982 Joschua B NDE 7737 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joschua_b_nde.html During summer 1995, young Joschua was at a public pool in a youth program. Being one of the youngest, he went under a barrier to join older kids at the deeper end. Unable to feel the bottom, he slippe More ... 21 Moderate Evidence 8 Incompatible Reincarnation, past lives, pantheistic view of God Joschua's experience directly contradicts core Christian doctrine on multiple fronts. Most significantly, his belief in reincarnation and having lived many times before directly opposes the biblical t More ...
2990 NDERF 4046 Kenneth F NDE 23065 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kenneth_f_nde.html Kenneth underwent a high-risk cardioversion procedure for atrial fibrillation with a 15% mortality rate. During the procedure where a wire was passed through his groin to deliver an electric shock to More ... 28 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility occult involvement, dark entity worship consideration Kenneth's experience contains deeply concerning elements from a biblical perspective. While the out-of-body observations and consciousness surviving clinical death align with biblical teaching about t More ...
2995 NDERF 4223 Lisa S NDE 8107 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lisa_s_nde_8107.html During her third C-section in February 1994, Lisa had an allergic reaction to medication administered through her epidural. After the anesthesiologist gave her the drug, she lost blood pressure and co More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 5 Low Compatibility Became agnostic after experience While this experience contains some elements common to NDEs such as the out-of-body experience and awareness of presences, the spiritual outcome is concerning from a biblical perspective. The experien More ...
2997 NDERF 4246 Louise R NDE 8146 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1louise_r_nde.html Louise had two separate NDEs. First in 1989 at age 20, she fell from a car traveling 100 km/hour after her sandal slipped while trying to exit the moving vehicle. She found herself unconscious on the More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Atheistic/agnostic interpretation, no divine beings While this experience contains many classic NDE elements including out-of-body experiences, life review, and encounters with deceased persons, the spiritual interpretation is deeply problematic from a More ...
3013 NDERF 4119 Michelle H NDE 7951 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michelle_h_nde_7951.html Michelle and friends had run away and were living in a van in Seattle. While sleeping alone under a tree in Greenway Park, she woke to find a man watching her. Though frozen with fear, she tried to st More ... 7 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Belief in reincarnation, universal religious validity, New Age practices This traumatic NDE presents low biblical compatibility despite some positive elements. The biblically consistent aspects include prayer to God in crisis being answered, experiencing divine love and pr More ...
3014 NDERF 4130 Miia H NDE 7965 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1miia_h_nde.html At age 11, Miia was lying in bed when she felt her body go numb, first on the right side then the left. She managed to shout "help me" before everything went dark. She felt an electric shock through h More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Pre-existing belief in reincarnation, New Age spirituality, premonition abilitie More ... This childhood seizure experience presents low biblical compatibility due to pre-existing and reinforced non-biblical beliefs. The experience itself contains some biblical elements: out-of-body consci More ...
3022 NDERF 4158 Bobby R NDE 8010 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bobby_r_nde.html At age 4, Bobby had severe asthma and stopped breathing during an emergency room visit. This was his second NDE, having had one at age 2. When his breathing stopped, all pain ceased and he found himse More ... 27 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility deterministic future, universe rules limiting God This experience presents significant theological problems despite some biblical elements. The positive aspects include encountering God as a being of light radiating love, which aligns with biblical d More ...
3024 NDERF 4175 Bonnie M NDE 8037 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_m_nde_8037.html At age 9 in 1969, Bonnie was playing baseball in the backyard when a pitched ball struck her directly in the forehead, knocking her unconscious. Instantly upon falling, she found herself out of her bo More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 5 Low Compatibility mediumship, clairvoyance This childhood OBE contains both compatible and seriously problematic elements from a biblical perspective. The positive aspects include the basic out-of-body experience confirming consciousness beyon More ...
3026 NDERF 4081 Murielle T NDE 7879 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1murielle_t_nde.html Murielle T experienced a severe migraine on a Saturday morning while alone in her apartment. The pain intensified dramatically, causing her heart to race while her breathing slowed and eventually stop More ... 29 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, pre-life planning, soul programming This experience contains significant non-biblical elements that conflict with Christian doctrine. The concept of a "programming chamber" where souls choose their earthly circumstances, parents, and tr More ...
3032 NDERF 4242 Newt J NDE 8137 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1newt_j_nde.html Newt J was on a Christmas road trip teaching his girlfriend to drive when they attempted a U-turn near Paradise Point. His car was T-boned by a fast-moving 4WD truck hitting the driver door. Upon impa More ... 9 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility infinity consciousness, pantheistic unity, Buddhist influences This experience reflects a pantheistic or Buddhist worldview incompatible with biblical Christianity. The complete loss of personal identity into undifferentiated infinity contradicts the biblical tea More ...
3039 NDERF 4076 Cheryl G NDE 7893 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cheryl_g_nde.html Cheryl experienced anaphylactic shock after eating raw seaweed salad and sushi at a casino restaurant. After just five bites of salad and two pieces of sushi, she felt uncomfortably full and disorient More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Collective consciousness, oneness, no personal God, universal enlightenment Cheryl's experience strongly contradicts biblical theology despite containing spiritual elements. She explicitly states "God does not exist" and describes a "collective conscious" where all are equal More ...
3040 NDERF 4076 Cheryl G NDE 7873 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cheryl_g_nde.html Three-year-old Cheryl was held underwater in an upstairs bathtub by her mother in what she describes as a criminal attack. She fought physically as hard as her little body could, with her head opposit More ... 16 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Collective consciousness, no personal God, oneness philosophy This childhood NDE before religious instruction shows spiritual reality but interpreted through non-biblical framework. The "collective conscious" or "oneness" where all beings merge contradicts bibli More ...
3043 NDERF 4254 Pat S NDE 8157 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pat_s_nde.html Pat was scheduled for gallbladder surgery when she suddenly vomited blood and collapsed. She arrived at the emergency room with no vital signs. During the experience, she felt an indescribable peace a More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility universal_salvation Experience contains concerning theological elements alongside standard NDE features. Pat experienced profound peace and out-of-body observations including seeing her glasses and husband. She encounter More ...
3044 NDERF 4111 Paul D NDE 7930 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1paul_d_nde.html At age 10-11, Paul had a roller-skating accident in Central Park when he collided with a cyclist. The accident occurred in slow motion. He found himself in a grayish-maroon tunnel moving upward at a s More ... 27 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility determinism, universal_salvation Experience contains highly problematic theological elements despite complete NDE phenomenology. Paul experienced a tunnel with life review photographs and encountered light beings who knew him by name More ...
3047 NDERF 4177 Pedro Z NDE 8039 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pedro_z_nde.html Pedro drowned in a pool during a taekwondo video shoot when he couldn't swim to the surface. Others thought he was joking and didn't help initially. After accepting death, he found himself standing in More ... 7 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility precognition, entity_possession Experience raises significant spiritual concerns despite peaceful nature. Pedro experienced a wheat field with absolute peace but no divine encounter or spiritual beings. Most concerning are post-NDE More ...
3048 NDERF 4219 Preeti B NDE 8095 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1preeti_b_nde.html Preeti hit her head on a cupboard corner in Sydney, Australia and experienced clinical death with heart stopping. Her friend performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. During the experience, she left her More ... 16 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility mystical_powers, divine_claims Experience contains concerning mystical elements requiring careful evaluation. Preeti experienced leaving her body in wedding attire approaching white light with love and peace. However, post-NDE even More ...
3050 NDERF 4266 Craig P NDE 8172 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1craig_p_nde.html Craig experienced a sudden heart attack and was flat-lined in the emergency room. He left his body and floated above it, observing the fruitless efforts of medical staff trying to revive him. As his e More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility pantheistic concepts, all entities being identical, no God figure This experience contains significant departures from biblical teaching. While the out-of-body experience and awareness of deceased beings align with scripture, the cosmology presented contradicts bibl More ...
3067 NDERF 4088 Francine B NDE 7892 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francine_b_nde.html Francine B experienced a harrowing near-death event in 1973 following a drug overdose involving multiple substances including LSD, depressants, and stimulants. After a chaotic series of events where f More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, multiple lives This experience contains a complex mixture of biblical and unbiblical elements. The hellish encounter aligns with biblical descriptions of judgment and torment, including darkness, anguish, and separa More ...
3075 NDERF 4151 Sabrina V NDE 8000 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sabrina_v_nde.html Sabrina experienced a severe hemorrhage at home due to placental abruption in 2003. Emergency services were called immediately, with doctors, paramedics, and fire brigade arriving at her home. As she More ... 7 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility atheistic outcome This experience presents an unusual case with limited biblical compatibility. While it contains standard NDE elements like out-of-body perception and tunnel experience with light, the spiritual outcom More ...
3083 NDERF 4154 James Y NDE 8007 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_y_nde.html James was at a beach in Japan during the summer of 1962 when a typhoon off the coast created dangerous surf conditions with five rows of breakers. He decided to attempt diving through all five rows an More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 6 Low Compatibility reincarnation, pre-mortal existence This experience contains both compatible and problematic elements from a biblical perspective. The positive aspects include the overwhelming peace that replaced fear, which could reflect divine peace, More ...
3088 NDERF 4166 John M NDE 8023 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_m_nde_8023.html John was undergoing a bronchoscopy procedure in 1998 when he was given codeine, to which he was allergic. The procedure initially went well, but upon waking, he couldn't breathe and pushed the emergen More ... 25 Strong Evidence 5 Low Compatibility psychic abilities, aura reading, involuntary psychic knowledge John's experience contains some elements that align with biblical concepts, particularly the reality of consciousness surviving bodily death and the existence of a spiritual realm beyond physical life More ...
3107 NDERF 4249 Vincent H NDE 8148 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vincent_h_nde.html Vincent underwent mitral valve reconstruction surgery on October 3, 1999, being the first European patient for this new technique. The operation was observed by surgeons from across Europe. During cli More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, soul evolution, universal salvation themes While this experience contains many elements found in Christian mystical tradition - encounters with light, divine beings, heavenly and hellish realms - it includes significant unbiblical teachings. T More ...
3115 NDERF 4379 Aaron M NDE 8350 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1aaron_m_nde.html After hours of illness with confusion and disorientation, Aaron experienced severe stabbing chest pains and was led to bed. He saw a swirling portal with deep blue colors and crystals that grew until More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, universal energy, pantheism, fire bull This experience contains significant unbiblical elements that conflict with Christian doctrine. The most problematic aspect is the explicit teaching about reincarnation, with the experiencer rememberi More ...
3118 NDERF 4455 Alicia M NDE 8469 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1alicia_m_nde.html Alicia underwent surgery for a tumor located between the vaginal mesh and intestines. The tumor appeared suddenly and was thought to be encapsulated, but the surgeon discovered it had branched around More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reiki, channeling, energy healing, Buddhism This experience contains some biblical elements overshadowed by significant concerns. The positive aspects include the clinical death and resuscitation, which demonstrates the reality of consciousness More ...
3121 NDERF 4331 Anke E NDE 8276 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anke_e_nde.html In September 2009, Anke's jogging pants caught fire while starting a fireplace. The synthetic clothing quickly became engulfed in flames that climbed upward, eventually reaching her face and igniting More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible hypnosis, past lives, soul parts, energy bubbles, clairvoyance This experience contains significant departures from biblical teaching despite some surface similarities to Christian mysticism. While the initial acceptance of death and the encounter with a luminous More ...
3129 NDERF 4345 Cortney P NDE 8295 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cortney_p_nde.html Cortney experienced a near-death event during a domestic violence incident where her husband strangled her, causing unconsciousness for what he reported as fifteen minutes, though she later mentioned More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 8 Incompatible Pleiadians, UFOs, New Age beliefs This experience diverges significantly from biblical Christianity despite some superficial similarities. While the encounter with beings of light in robes might initially suggest angelic presence, the More ...
3130 NDERF 4273 Curtis S NDE 8182 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1curtis_s_nde.html In the summer of 1975, five-year-old Curtis was playing with other children near an irrigation ditch in a Colorado alfalfa field when he fell backwards into the water. The ditch was full and had a met More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 5 Low Compatibility atheism This experience presents a complex case for biblical analysis as it contains some elements consistent with spiritual experiences while ultimately leading to rejection of God's existence. The out-of-bo More ...
3138 NDERF 4442 Marina A NDE 8444 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marina_a_nde.html Four days before her 16th birthday in May 1976, Marina suffered carbon monoxide poisoning in her bathroom when workers had removed the exhaust pipe from the water heater without warning the family. Af More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Belief in reincarnation, Hindu/Buddhist exploration Marina's experience presents a complex spiritual battle with both biblical and problematic elements. The dramatic struggle between life and death, visualized as a tug-of-war, uniquely depicts spiritua More ...
3149 NDERF 4426 Doug F NDE 8422 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1doug_f_nde.html In December 1979, after four months in India, Doug became severely ill with amoebic dysentery, hepatitis A, and dengue fever. His body weakened to the point where death was imminent. As he lay dying i More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives, optional rebirth This experience contains several standard biblical NDE elements including the out-of-body experience, encountering spiritual beings, and a form of life review. The presence of light and the peaceful, More ...
3154 NDERF 4413 Fonz A NDE 8411 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1fonz_a_nde.html On October 15, 1989, at age 16, Fonz experienced a near-death event during a dangerous childhood game involving chest compression that caused severe lack of oxygen. His friend was squeezing his chest More ... 25 Strong Evidence 7 Low Compatibility ongoing spirit communication This experience contains some elements that could be viewed as compatible with biblical accounts, including the out-of-body experience suggesting consciousness separate from the physical body, which a More ...
3156 NDERF 4312 Francisco D NDEs 8241 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francisco_d_ndes.html Francisco experienced multiple near-death episodes during childhood, beginning at age 6 in 1973, due to severe asthma attacks. During his first experience, he suffered extreme suffocation to the point More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 7 Incompatible mediumship, spirit communication, contact with dead While this experience contains some elements that could initially appear compatible with biblical concepts, such as consciousness surviving death and the existence of a spiritual realm, the overall na More ...
3162 NDERF 4372 PJ P NDE 8342 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pj_p_nde.html Seven-year-old PJ had her tonsils removed and was discharged despite severe pain. That night at home, she hemorrhaged severely from the surgical site, waking in a puddle of blood too weak to move. Her More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, plasma beings, universal consciousness This experience contains significant unbiblical elements that contradict orthodox Christian teaching. The description of "Plasma Love Light Beings" and the Creator as plasma energy reflects new age pa More ...
3174 NDERF 4434 Ingrid H NDE 8440 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ingrid_h_nde.html In September 1973, nearly three-year-old Ingrid fell into a 900-gallon cement water reservoir while playing catch with her sister. The tank was five feet deep with frigid water below 40 degrees Fahren More ... 36 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, beings of light, psychic abilities While this experience contains some elements compatible with biblical accounts, it includes significant departures from orthodox Christian teaching. The out-of-body experience and encounter with spiri More ...
3181 NDERF 4452 Jeri W NDE 8460 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jeri_w_nde.html Jeri underwent a dental procedure for jaw and tooth realignment, receiving laughing gas followed by pain-killer combinations that led to an anesthesia overdose. She stopped breathing for several minut More ... 25 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation This experience contains significant elements that conflict with biblical Christianity. While the beautiful environment with flowers and perfect comfort could align with paradise descriptions, and the More ...
3185 NDERF 4364 Judy G NDE 8329 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1judy_g_nde_8329.html Judy was in a head-on auto collision while seven and a half months pregnant, going through the windshield and requiring complete blood transfusion. During traumatic premature labor, she heard a doctor More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, universalism, premonition While this experience contains some biblical elements, it includes significant departures from orthodox Christian theology. The overwhelming unconditional love and light align with biblical descriptio More ...
3189 NDERF 4393 Katie J NDE 8374 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1katie_j_nde.html Katie died from a suicide attempt and experienced clinical death with cessation of breathing and heart function. She watched medical staff wheel her body past her in the hospital hallway and observed More ... 16 Moderate Evidence 6 Incompatible rejection of Christianity, denial of heaven, next life concept Experience led to complete rejection of Christian faith and biblical teachings. The experiencer explicitly states she no longer believes in God, heaven, or Christian views, considering Sunday school t More ...
3193 NDERF 4370 Laetitia V NDE 8339 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1laetitia_v_nde.html During 13-hour emergency gallbladder surgery, Laetitia couldn't breathe and felt her strength leaving. She left her body and entered a dark tunnel with wandering souls, seeing beautiful luminous light More ... 27 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility psychic abilities, magnetism, akashic records, archangels, universal laws While experience includes some biblical elements like life review and divine purpose, it contains numerous unbiblical and occult elements. Claims of becoming a medium for souls directly violates bibli More ...
3196 NDERF Ruei H NDEs 8208 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ruei_h_ndes.html Ruei experienced two cardiac arrests within six months, both occurring during medical procedures. The first happened during a tilt table test when her heart went from racing to vibrating before arrest More ... 32 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Buddhist imagery, reincarnation beliefs, psychic abilities This experience contains significant elements that conflict with biblical teaching, despite some compatible aspects. The encounter with a gatekeeper and deceased relatives could align with biblical ac More ...
3202 NDERF Steward P NDE 8230 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1steward_p_nde.html Steward, an avid handball player, had just defeated the Venice Beach champion when he stepped outside the court boundaries and immediately felt dizzy. His vision blacked out except for small radial pe More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Buddhism, psychic abilities, dowsing, paranormal investigation While this experience contains some biblically compatible elements, the spiritual transformation afterward raises serious biblical concerns. The initial cry to God for his wife sake demonstrates selfl More ...
3203 NDERF 4367 Xue-Mei C NDE 8326 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1xue_mei_c_nde.html Xue-Mei, a dedicated atheist and communist party member, experienced a severe allergic reaction to Penicillin during treatment for chronic coughs in 1995. Despite a positive skin test showing a large More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility particle recycling theory, no mention of God or judgment This experience presents significant departures from biblical theology that warrant careful examination. The account describes a mechanistic universe composed entirely of recycling particles, where de More ...
3204 NDERF 4425 Zak R NDE 8424 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1zak_r_nde.html Zak, a long-time member of the Rosicrucian Order AMORC who had attained higher degrees, experienced clinical death in November 2010 while hospitalized for uncontrollably high blood pressure and a kidn More ... 21 Moderate Evidence 5 Low Compatibility Rosicrucian mysticism, communication with spirits, Edgar Cayce channeling This experience presents a complex intersection of Christian faith and esoteric mysticism that diverges significantly from biblical orthodoxy. While the experiencer identifies as Catholic, his deep in More ...
3211 NDERF 4417 Teresa M NDE 8410 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1teresa_m_nde_8410.html At age 3 in Germany, Teresa accidentally consumed two fatal doses of orange-flavored baby aspirin hidden in a neighbor's diaper bag. She went into convulsions and arrived at the hospital lifeless in h More ... 32 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, past lives While this experience contains many standard NDE elements, it includes significant unbiblical concepts, particularly reincarnation and past lives. The experience of remembering a previous life with he More ...
3213 NDERF 4419 Victor Philip DP NDE 8417 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1victor_philip_dp_nde.html Victor was struck from behind by a mini-bus while crossing a street with his 3-year-old daughter and companions. After impact, he found himself standing on the sidewalk observing his body lying in the More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation belief, God in all While the experience contains many biblical elements including a loving being of light (possibly divine), life review without condemnation (grace), and a mission to return, Victor's subsequent beliefs More ...
3214 NDERF 4368 Virginie R NDE 8334 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1virginie_r_nde.html Virginie attempted suicide by swallowing 120 pills with alcohol and experienced clinical death when her heart stopped. She left her body, rising to ceiling level and seeing herself in the intensive ca More ... 30 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, past lives, Buddha This experience mixes strong biblical elements with clearly unbiblical concepts. The positive biblical aspects include direct encounter with God, divine prophecy that was fulfilled (six children), div More ...
3221 NDERF 4592 Anni S NDE 16098 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anni_s_nde.html During a medical procedure where a doctor accidentally hit her central nervous system multiple times with a needle, Anni was unconscious for a month. She left her body and observed doctors treating he More ... 37 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, past lives, universal salvation While this experience contains profound veridical evidence and transformative effects, it includes significant non-biblical elements. The verified out-of-body observations strongly support the reality More ...
3223 NDERF 4479 Judie S NDE 8508 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1judie_s_nde.html During an emergency C-section for breech presentation and pre-eclampsia, Judie experienced an accidental epidural injection into a vein. Her blood pressure dropped to 40/20 and she lost consciousness. More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility pagan practices, energy mastery This experience diverges significantly from biblical Christianity in its theological implications and subsequent spiritual direction. While containing common NDE elements like out-of-body experience a More ...
3228 NDERF 4587 Lauren J NDE 8680 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lauren_j_nde.html While teaching yoga, Lauren collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at age 29 with no warning or family history. A student performed CPR for 20 minutes until paramedics revived her with epinephrine. Afte More ... 23 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Buddhist/yogic practices, universalism While this experience contains profound spiritual elements including encounters with a guide and mystical realm, the interpretation diverges significantly from biblical Christianity. The forest settin More ...
3238 NDERF 4476 Mark W NDE 8503 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mark_w_nde.html Nineteen-year-old Mark experienced a severe asthma attack at home before Christmas. After forcing himself to breathe through increasing pain like a stone on his chest, he consciously gave up and stopp More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, Benjamin Creme While containing genuine NDE elements, this experience includes problematic theological content. The sensation of having "died before many times" suggests reincarnation, contradicting biblical teachin More ...
3240 NDERF 4602 Meghan NDE 8704 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1meghan_nde.html Meghan was hit by a truck while chasing a neighbor's dog on a snowy day in Louisiana, thrown 12 feet into a water-filled ditch. During the impact, she was unaware of being hit and experienced continui More ... 27 Strong Evidence 6 Low Compatibility mediumship abilities While the initial NDE contains valid elements like out-of-body consciousness during trauma and verified observations, the subsequent development of mediumistic abilities raises serious biblical concer More ...
3248 NDERF 4468 Miguel P NDE 8490 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1miguel_p_nde.html Miguel P was surfing on a winter day in 1994 when enormous waves were breaking. While attempting to navigate a massive wave, he hesitated about whether to go through, over, or under it. The wave broke More ... 24 Moderate Evidence 5 Low Compatibility agnostic interpretation While this experience contains some elements that could be interpreted biblically, such as the brilliant light and overwhelming peace, the experiencer's agnostic interpretation and conclusions diverge More ...
3252 NDERF 4487 Rene K NDE 8521 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rene_k_nde.html Rene K had lymph node cancer and suffered a sinus thrombosis during chemotherapy in 1993, leading to stroke, coma, and seizures. While in extreme pain with 106°F fever, hearing loud prayer-like voices More ... 29 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility psychic abilities, aura reading, clairvoyance While this experience contains some potentially biblical elements like the park setting that could represent Paradise and an elderly guide who might be interpreted as an angel or even God, the resulti More ...
3258 NDERF 4490 Ryan M NDE 8528 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ryan_m_nde.html In Spring 2005, Ryan was in school when a friend demonstrated the "pass out game" by choking him until his vision went black. Despite trying to stop, his friend continued strangling him against the wa More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 5 Low Compatibility atheistic void This experience presents significant challenges from a biblical perspective. While the out-of-body experience supports the dualist view that consciousness can exist separate from the body, the overall More ...
3280 NDERF 4523 Daphne B NDE 8583 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1daphne_b_nde.html Daphne B was hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia and acute kidney failure, placed in an unmonitored emergency room with 100% oxygen, respiratory rate 28-35, and heart rate 125-145 BPM. While experie More ... 37 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Ramtha School, telepathy, seeing with eyes closed This experience contains significant elements that raise serious biblical concerns. While the out-of-body experience and journey through realms could be interpreted within a biblical framework, the ex More ...
3283 NDERF 4567 Donna J NDE 8653 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donna_j_nde_8653.html Donna J, a 17-year-old with braces preparing for senior prom, had a head-on collision at an intersection when another driver ran a yellow/red light. Her Toyota Corolla was thrown 20 feet backward by a More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 5 Low Compatibility Precognitive deja vu, Wicca This experience presents concerning elements from a biblical perspective. While the basic out-of-body experience could be neutral, the complete emotional void and absence of any spiritual dimension is More ...
3295 NDERF 4471 Jala W NDE 8494 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jala_w_nde.html At age 13, Jala had a prophetic dream where her deceased uncle warned her she would be in an accident around age 16 but would survive when everyone thought she would die. Four days after turning 17, h More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Reincarnation beliefs, messages from dead, psychic gifts While the NDE contains some biblical elements like the tunnel, divine light, and telepathic communication with an all-knowing presence, several aspects diverge significantly from biblical teaching. Th More ...
3301 NDERF 4562 Jo H NDE 8648 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jo_h_nde_8648.html Jo, on a spiritual journey following years of abuse, experienced a brain hemorrhage during a fitness class in Croatia. She suddenly felt excruciating head pain, collapsed, vomited, and her heart stopp More ... 40 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility spiritual journey, energy healing, creating own reality, connection to source While Jo's experience contains some elements consistent with biblical accounts, such as encountering deceased family members who provided comfort and experiencing overwhelming peace and love, the over More ...
3302 NDERF 4469 John B NDE 8492 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_b_nde_8492.html John attempted suicide by cutting his jugular vein and bled to death. While on a stretcher, his mind and body left this world, being lifted into a digital atmosphere traveling on a specific path with More ... 24 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility collective consciousness, universal power, spiritual battle preparation John's experience presents concerning elements from a biblical perspective, particularly given its origin in suicide, which traditional Christian theology views as self-murder violating the sixth comm More ...
3310 NDERF 4699 Ashley M NDE 8887 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ashley_m_nde.html At age 12, Ashley was accidentally hung by a rope at a school function. After frantically searching for something to stand on, she viewed herself from outside perspective then saw a bright loving ligh More ... 12 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, pre-existence, no judgment While experience contains many NDE elements like life review and encountering beings, it directly contradicts core biblical teachings. Claims of reincarnation oppose biblical teaching of one life then More ...
3319 NDERF 4610 Laurence B NDE 8718 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1laurence_b_nde.html In 1976, Laurence was living in Colorado and visiting his parents in New York. After drinking at a party, he pretended to be more intoxicated than he was as an excuse to leave his car at a young woman More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Sufism, multiple religions, energy healing Dr. Laurence Brock's NDE contains both biblical and problematic elements from a Christian perspective. Positive aspects include the encounter with a divine voice identifying as "your Father," which al More ...
3321 NDERF 4676 Leïla NDE 8842 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1leila_nde.html Three weeks after giving birth in 2011, Leïla was holding her baby when her body began trembling. She put her sleeping infant on the sofa and went to lie down on the opposite sofa, fainting before her More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility third eye, dark souls, universal connection Leïla's near-death experience contains significant elements that conflict with biblical Christianity. While some aspects like the transformative white light encounter and lasting focus on love could b More ...
3335 NDERF 4645 Natalie C NDE 8774 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1natalie_c_nde.html Natalie died at age 8-9 when siblings accidentally smothered her with a pillow during a game. She found herself suspended on the ceiling, which seemed higher than actual, watching them below in comple More ... 25 Strong Evidence 7 Low Compatibility reincarnation, Source theology Experience contains some biblical elements mixed with clearly unbiblical beliefs. Natalie had an out-of-body experience where she consciously chose to return for her siblings' sake, showing selfless l More ...
3344 NDERF 4803 Ariuntuya M NDE 23449 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ariuntuya_m_nde.html At age 11, Ariuntuya was rollerblading behind school when she hit a rock, lost balance, fell and went unconscious. She found herself floating in darkness, feeling an unearthly calmness and comfort. Sh More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Mediumship, communicating with deceased This experience begins with biblical-compatible elements but develops concerning spiritual practices. The initial NDE at age 11 contains standard elements: peaceful darkness, complete life review in m More ...
3348 NDERF 4795 Bryant B NDE 9023 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bryant_b_nde.html Bryant, an HVAC technician, was installing a ceiling fan-coil unit while standing on top of an 8-foot ladder in a 14-foot ceiling. Reaching too far, he lost balance, grabbed a sheet metal overflow pan More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Fear of rebirth/reincarnation, Hindu concepts Bryant's NDE presents an unusual perspective mixing practical life assessment with concerning theological implications. The initial experience of peace while reviewing his life accomplishments - raisi More ...
3356 NDERF 4800 Melinda G NDE 9029 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1melinda_g_nde.html Melinda experienced a catastrophic postpartum hemorrhage 31 days after giving birth. Blood clots the size of softballs passed as she tried to reach the hospital, collapsing on the lawn outside the eme More ... 33 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Psychic abilities, manifesting objects, affecting electronics While this NDE contains some biblical elements, the extensive psychic and occult abilities developed afterward raise serious theological concerns. The positive biblical aspects include angelic presenc More ...
3360 NDERF 4792 Nicole D NDE 9019 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nicole_d_nde.html Nicole passed out and her pulse stopped, leading to a near-death experience she didn't remember until weeks later during meditation. Her boyfriend, a firefighter, found her unconscious on his house fl More ... 29 Strong Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Pre-birth choice, source energy, Abraham Hicks teachings This NDE contains some potentially biblical elements overshadowed by strong new age philosophy that contradicts core Christian doctrine. The positive aspects include the transformative light that coul More ...
3362 NDERF 4740 Sarah B NDEs 8935 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sarah_b_ndes.html Sarah experienced multiple NDEs starting at age 5 when she fell from playground equipment after a heart pain. She left her body and traveled through a tunnel at incredible speed. The experience repeat More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives, choosing incarnations Experience includes biblical elements of out-of-body travel, encountering spiritual beings, and realms of light. However, strongly contradicts Christian doctrine through explicit reincarnation themes, More ...
3378 NDERF 4680 Elaine C NDE 8855 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1elaine_c_nde_8855.html Elaine was 21 weeks pregnant when gestational diabetes caused her to pass out while driving at 55 mph, resulting in a head-on collision with a delivery truck. She remembers briefly coming to in the ca More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility universal oneness, energy existence This experience diverges significantly from biblical accounts of the afterlife. The experiencer describes being surrounded by darkness rather than light, feeling like a single atom of energy connected More ...
3379 NDERF 4612 Emanuele NDE 8722 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1emanuele_nde.html Emanuele, previously agnostic, experienced a cardiac arrest triggered by terror during an earthquake at 3 AM on October 6, 2018. After his family went back to bed following the tremors, he felt searin More ... 26 Strong Evidence 9 Incompatible pantheism, we are all God, reincarnation This experience contains highly unbiblical elements that directly contradict core Christian doctrine. The experiencer was told "You and I are one and the same" by divine beings, learning that everyone More ...
3381 NDERF 4696 Eva V NDE 8878 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1eva_v_nde.html Eva was preparing a barbecue with friends on a hot day when she told a friend "I'm dying" and collapsed from syncope. Her body fell and she immediately found herself in a state of completeness without More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility reincarnation, occult practices While this experience includes some elements common to Christian NDEs such as white light and peaceful feelings, it diverges significantly in interpretation and aftermath. The experiencer felt univers More ...
3389 NDERF 4613 Telesa H NDE 8724 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1telesa_h_nde.html On December 7, 2017, while holding her newborn after C-section, Telesa felt a kick to her chest and her heart rate shot to 225 bpm. A pulmonary embolism lodged in her heart then moved to her lung - wh More ... 29 Strong Evidence 9 Incompatible reincarnation, past lives, central sun, multiverse, quantum physics, collective More ... This experience contains significant non-biblical and contradictory elements. The central feature is belief in reincarnation and multiple past lives, including as ancient goddess Aya/Sherida (wife of More ...
3391 NDERF 4625 Tomasz S NDE 8742 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tomasz_s_nde.html Tomasz was shot in a criminal attack in 2000 and brought lifeless to the emergency room where CPR was administered. After losing awareness, he awoke on the operating table observing medical procedures More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility atheism maintained While this experience contains many classic NDE elements - out-of-body experience, encountering deceased relatives, life review, and a realm of light - the experiencer's interpretation is entirely mat More ...
3393 NDERF 4722 Wan Fu NDE 16105 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wan_fu_nde.html At age 25, Wan Fu attempted suicide with sleeping pills due to severe depression from muscle atrophy, wheelchair confinement since age 16, and business failure. Initially expecting peaceful death, he More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility seeing two worlds, ongoing fear This experience raises biblical concerns on multiple levels. First, it resulted from a suicide attempt, which scripture considers sin against God who gives life. The initial experience of burning torm More ...
3402 NDERF 4801 Jeanette U NDE 9031 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jeanette_u_nde.html On September 21, 1999, Jeanette had a severe asthma attack with sudden onset, dropping to less than 40% lung function within 15 minutes. After over an hour of unsuccessful treatment, she was clinicall More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Norse deity name, reincarnation, paganism While the NDE contained some elements consistent with spiritual experiences (out-of-body awareness, heightened consciousness, peace), the content and aftermath diverge significantly from biblical Chri More ...
3407 NDERF 4648 Jade NDE 16099 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jade_nde_16099.html A teenage girl was riding her bike with her sister when she attempted to ride up a steep hill. After reaching the top, she suddenly collapsed unconscious over her bike, experiencing what appeared to b More ... 25 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past life memories, psychic abilities This experience contains significant unbiblical elements that conflict with Christian doctrine. The most problematic aspect is the apparent reincarnation or soul-transfer experience where the subject More ...
3413 NDERF 4664 José G NDE 8809 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jose_g_nde.html A man experienced two separate fainting episodes with unusual phenomena. In the first incident, while in a bathroom as his blood sugar dropped, he felt heavy dizziness then moved at full velocity thro More ... 5 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility interaction with the dead in dreams, fear of deceased spirits This experience raises significant biblical concerns despite containing some NDE elements. The positive aspects include the life review during the tunnel experience, which could parallel the biblical More ...
3416 NDERF 4624 June S NDE 8744 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1june_s_nde.html A woman six and a half months pregnant with placenta previa experienced a massive hemorrhage at home. After calling 911, she lost consciousness multiple times. In the ambulance, she entered a profound More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility pre-birth mission, soul contracts, predetermined purpose This experience contains significant unbiblical elements that conflict with Christian doctrine. While some aspects align with biblical themes, the core concepts presented are problematic. The positive More ...
3420 NDERF 4776 Laura B NDE 8996 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1laura_b_nde_8996.html In December 2012, Laura underwent a lithotripsy procedure for a kidney stone at a urology center. After being given general anesthesia and counting backward from 100, she went under around 93. The nex More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Reincarnation belief, pagan/nature-oriented spirituality This experience presents limited biblical compatibility due to the experiencer's pre-existing and continuing non-Christian worldview. While the encounter with a protective feminine presence could pote More ...
3429 NDERF 4838 Sandi T NDEs 9082 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sandi_t_ndes.html Sandi experienced multiple NDEs between ages 3-7 during severe abuse by foster parents. In one experience after strangulation leading to clinical death, she observed from beside her body as medical st More ... 40 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility soul pre-existence, choosing incarnation, panentheism, universal divine spark While these NDEs contain profound spiritual experiences with verified veridical elements, the theological framework presented diverges significantly from biblical Christianity. The experiences include More ...
3440 NDERF 4862 Annalise E NDE 9115 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1annalise_e_nde.html In 1985, when Annalise was 16 years old, she underwent general surgery to remove four teeth that had grown through the roof of her mouth. During the surgery, her heart stopped and she stopped breathin More ... 34 Strong Evidence 7 Low Compatibility energy consciousness, psychic abilities, ghost visitation This experience contains some biblical elements including clinical death during surgery, out-of-body observation, and verified awareness while unconscious. The brilliant divine light and sense of peac More ...
3443 NDERF 4823 Stephen K NDE 9061 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1stephen_k_nde.html Stephen drowned at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after being caught in what appears to have been a rip current. He was held on the sea floor, unable to reach the surface despite seeing sunlight throug More ... 21 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives This drowning NDE contains some elements that could be viewed as compatible with biblical accounts, particularly the out-of-body experience and the overwhelming sense of peace and love. The ability to More ...
3447 NDERF 4760 Tammi V NDE 8969 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tammi_v_nde.html Tammi experienced a stercoral ulcer perforation causing severe sepsis, requiring emergency exploratory surgery. She lost two-fifths of her colon and her spleen during the procedure. The initial pain f More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility unusual non-angelic being, Wiccan background Tammi's NDE presents significant challenges from a biblical perspective. While some elements could be seen as neutral or even positive - such as the loss of fear of death and recognition of life's tem More ...
3458 NDERF 4935 Todd C NDEs 9232 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1todd_c_nde.html Todd has experienced two NDEs. His first was brief, lasting only about 3 minutes, featuring the typical bright light and peaceful feeling. His second NDE six years later was far more profound - he was More ... 36 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Past life memories, pre-ordained life view, soul destination based on deeds Todd's experience contains significant biblical elements including a clear judgment scenario with doors/gateways determining eternal destination, which aligns with biblical teaching about judgment aft More ...
3459 NDERF 4890 Val C NDE 9155 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1val_c_nde.html At age 16, Val had been severely depressed due to extreme abuse from her father who had threatened to kill her. After praying fervently for death through reincarnation to another life, she experienced More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation prayer, chakras, alien encounter, universal consciousness Val's experience contains some biblical elements including encountering overwhelming divine love identified as God, leaving the body, and experiencing transformative effects that led to forgiveness an More ...
3460 NDERF 4868 Viki NDE 9121 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1viki_nde.html On January 1, 2021, Viki was prescribed two new non-narcotic pain medications for a foot injury. While doing yoga and meditation on the floor with mala beads, ruby, and garnet rocks, the stones in her More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Incompatible Past lives, reincarnation, crystal healing, calling on universe/angels Viki's experience contains minimal biblical elements, primarily limited to the out-of-body sensation and seeing a bright light. The transformative effect of treasuring life and relationships could be More ...
3465 NDERF 4764 Xiao Yu NDE 16114 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1xiao_yu_nde.html Xiao Yu experienced a severe sudden illness in 2018 that resulted in a 14-day coma in the ICU, during which multiple resuscitations were performed. While unconscious and on a ventilator, Xiao Yu was a More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Karma, reincarnation implications This experience contains significant elements that diverge from biblical Christianity while presenting some aspects that could be interpreted through a biblical lens. The out-of-body experience and ob More ...
3482 NDERF 4889 Ronald B NDE 9152 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ronald_b_nde.html At age 5, Ronald was drawn to the dangerous left side of a creek where someone had drowned. While in an innertube, something teased him to lift his arms, causing him to slip out and go under. After ca More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 8 Incompatible demonic entity lure, extensive occult activities, spirit communication device This experience raises serious biblical concerns. Ronald reports being deliberately lured to his death by what he identifies as a demonic entity, suggesting malevolent spiritual forces at work. The be More ...
3492 NDERF 5093 Bahar Y NDE 9475 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bahar_y_nde.html At age 4 or 5, Bahar went to a swimming pool with her kindergarten class and jumped into the deep end despite being unable to swim. She immediately sank and struggled to surface, managing to break thr More ... 12 Suggestive Evidence 4 Low Compatibility Ghost friend, spirit communication This childhood drowning experience presents compatibility concerns with biblical teaching. While the basic out-of-body experience during drowning could be understood within a biblical framework of spi More ...
3493 NDERF 5008 Betty R NDE 9343 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1betty_r_nde.html Betty, an experienced horse trainer, was thrown headfirst onto a hard-packed road while breaking a young thoroughbred. Landing nearly on top of her head, she experienced acute awareness of everything More ... 30 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Animal souls, universal interconnectedness This experience contains highly problematic elements from a biblical perspective. The primary guide being a deceased horse contradicts biblical teaching about animals lacking eternal souls and not par More ...
3495 NDERF 5102 Chris C NDE 9489 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1chris_c_nde_9489.html At age 11, Chris and friends attempted a "fainting game" learned from other schools, using hyperventilation and blood flow restriction to induce unconsciousness. After failed attempts in the schoolyar More ... 7 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Universal oneness, devaluing earthly existence This childhood experience through dangerous occult-like practice raises serious biblical concerns. The "fainting game" itself is a form of self-harm and reckless endangerment condemned in scripture. T More ...
3496 NDERF 5113 Christopher C NDEs 9501 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christopher_c_ndes.html Christopher, a former heroin addict who had recovered but still used occasionally, injected a recreational dose at his brother's flat. He immediately found himself out of body in a vast black space th More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 7 Incompatible Drug-induced experience, consciousness as proper form This drug-induced experience is fundamentally incompatible with biblical teaching. The NDE resulted from sinful behavior (illegal drug use) explicitly condemned in scripture as pharmakeia/sorcery (Gal More ...
3503 NDERF 5022 Kevin L NDE 9362 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kevin_l_nde.html Kevin was stung by a wasp and went into anaphylactic shock. His heart rate exceeded 150 bpm and he felt his life draining away. A tunnel appeared next to his daughter with diamond-shaped shards shooti More ... 30 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Machine souls, no divine intervention claim, worship rejection While this profound experience contains some biblical elements like encountering a supremely intelligent eternal being and experiencing other realms, it diverges significantly from Christian doctrine. More ...
3515 NDERF 4936 Dayana AM NDE 9234 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dayana_am_nde.html Dayana attempted suicide on July 3, 2021, devastated by her father's death on June 19, taking over 10 pills. Despite her husband forcing her to drink milk and hours of cold sweats and racing heart, sh More ... 34 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Santeria, enhanced clairvoyance, spirit contact This experience shows significant incompatibility with biblical Christianity despite some compatible elements. While the tunnel, meeting her deceased father, and the beautiful heavenly realm align wit More ...
3524 NDERF 4941 Krystal L NDE 9242 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1krystal_l_nde.html Krystal experienced clinical death from a drug overdose and received CPR from her brother. Time went into slow motion as she watched her life play out like on television. Then came a void like a comme More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility nihilistic interpretation Krystal's deeply distressing NDE stands in stark contrast to typical heavenly experiences and biblical hope. Her interpretation that "an afterlife does not exist" directly contradicts core Christian d More ...
3527 NDERF 5097 Colecia W NDE 9478 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1colecia_s_nde.html Colecia experienced a drug-induced car accident that led to severe trauma and an out-of-body experience. She was huffing air duster while driving to pick up a friend for a party when she lost consciou More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility mediumship, spiritual life coaching, new age practices The experience contains several standard NDE elements that align with biblical accounts, including the out-of-body experience and awareness of death. However, significant concerns arise from the post- More ...
3529 NDERF 5077 Constanza S NDE 9446 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1constanza_s_nde.html Nine-year-old Constanza was struck by a car while crossing the street outside her school on October 31, 2003. She had stopped to observe an unusual solar phenomenon - a dark circle blocking the sun ab More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility mediumship, spirit communication, divination While the initial near-death experience contains elements that could align with biblical accounts, including calling out to God and experiencing divine protection, the subsequent spiritual development More ...
3532 NDERF 5029 Dave C NDE 9380 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dave_c_nde_9380.html Dave experienced multiple near-death events, with the primary one occurring in October 1973 when he was hospitalized with collapsed lungs. After a week of severe flu and hallucinations, he was admitte More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility quantum spirituality, past life references, new age philosophy While this experience contains some elements that could be viewed neutrally from a biblical perspective, such as out-of-body experiences and heightened spiritual awareness, the overall framework and i More ...
3544 NDERF 5000 Ramona C NDE 9334 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ramona_c_nde.html Ramona C underwent coronary artery bypass surgery with 3 grafts on August 5, 2021. The next morning after being extubated and taking a walk, she collapsed and coded for over 2 minutes. CPR was perform More ... 32 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, multiple lifetimes Ramona's experience contains both biblical and distinctly unbiblical elements. The positive biblical aspects include the life review without condemnation (similar to conviction without judgment), tele More ...
3547 NDERF 4909 Liam A NDE 9186 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1liam_a_nde.html Liam was experiencing severe emotional pain after a relationship ended and decided to take sleeping pills to numb his worries. Initially taking one pill, he found himself automatically taking the enti More ... 5 Weak Evidence 7 Low Compatibility cosmic void, universal consciousness This experience diverges significantly from biblical accounts of the afterlife. The subject found himself in a cosmic void with universal knowledge and enhanced consciousness, which aligns more with E More ...
3550 NDERF 4994 Mathew B NDE 9324 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mathew_b_nde.html Mathew experienced a severe medical emergency after intense exercise, feeling a sharp pop in his neck followed by escalating pain over several days. On Father's Day, with blood pressure at 180/90, his More ... 5 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Druidry, pantheistic views, left Catholicism This experience led to a significant departure from biblical Christianity. While the comforting voice and sense of peace could initially seem consistent with divine comfort, the aftermath reveals conc More ...
3551 NDERF 4879 Michelle L NDE 9131 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michelle_l_nde_9131.html Michelle was preparing for work in the bathroom when she suddenly felt a chill travel from her head down through her body. Recognizing this as a bad sign, she sat down on the toilet. Within a second, More ... 5 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility belief in reincarnation, prophetic dreams While this experience contains some potentially biblical elements like the white light and peaceful realm that could represent heaven, it includes significant departures from Christian theology. The s More ...
3554 NDERF 4911 Niels W NDE 9193 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1niels_w_nde.html Niels was 3-4 years old undergoing eye surgery when his heart stopped twice. During the experience, he felt chest pain and called out to God for help before being rocketed out of his body. He saw hims More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 9 Incompatible reincarnation planning, choosing next life in Japan This experience directly contradicts core biblical teachings. The central focus on reincarnation planning fundamentally opposes Hebrews 9:27 stating humans die once then face judgment. The being's sha More ...
3561 NDERF 4917 Gerald T NDE 9202 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gerald_t_nde.html Gerald experienced an NDE at age 2 in the summer of 1944 while at a beach with his father. He was sitting on his father's shoulders, yelling "NO" because he didn't want to go into the deep water. He r More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 5 Low Compatibility soul exchange Gerald's experience contains some biblical elements but raises significant theological concerns. The compatible aspects include the out-of-body experience during drowning, which could align with the s More ...
3562 NDERF 4877 I JH 9134 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1i_jh_nde.html I JH experienced an NDE in 2007 at age 9 when his older sister accidentally hit him between the eyes, causing him to faint. Though he thought he was unconscious for 30-40 minutes, it was actually less More ... 7 Weak Evidence 7 Low Compatibility goddess of love, ghost sightings I JH's experience contains both compatible and problematic elements from a biblical perspective. The positive aspects include the life review showing both happy and sad experiences, which could relate More ...
3567 NDERF 4871 Rachael C NDE 9125 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rachael_c_nde.html Rachael was at the hospital having a sodium blocker test to diagnose a heart condition when she went into cardiac arrest. She was awake and told the doctor it felt like going down a railroad track in More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, soul contracts, dimensions, vibrations, energy fields, Wiccan/Pag More ... This experience contains significant elements that contradict biblical teaching, though it includes some compatible aspects. The life review and encounter with beings in a light-filled realm have bibl More ...
3572 NDERF 5034 Sam P NDE 9392 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sam_p_nde_9392.html Sam experienced a severe cardiac emergency on April 15, 2022, with his heart rate reaching 226 beats per minute. In the ambulance, EMTs made six attempts to restart his heart using Adenosine and defib More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility geometric patterns in light orb, universal oneness, past life visions Sam's experience contains both biblical and concerning non-biblical elements. The bright white light and beings of light could represent angelic beings, and the life review has some biblical precedent More ...
3582 NDERF 5047 Erin Q NDE 9411 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1erin_q_nde.html Erin experienced complete suffocation during a criminal attack in June 2000 at age 25. The panic became overwhelming until she "exploded into darkness" and calmly left her body. She entered a circular More ... 30 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation belief This experience contains many standard NDE elements including out-of-body travel, life review, otherworldly realms of beauty, and prophetic knowledge of a future daughter (verified 8 years later). The More ...
3586 NDERF 5072 Gail C NDE 9440 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gail_c_nde_9440.html Gail experienced two NDEs. First in 1959 at age 7: After falling and breaking her arm, she was anesthetized for treatment. She found herself hovering effortlessly in a huge dark black area that felt c More ... 21 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility precognitive dreams, divination These experiences present complex theological considerations. The consistent voice across 30 years suggesting divine oversight and the accurate future projections could indicate angelic guidance or di More ...
3587 NDERF 5051 Gregory K NDE 9418 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gregory_k_nde.html Gregory, an Australian Navy Clearance Diver working with special forces, drowned in the Antarctic Ocean at 2am in 17-meter seas. After falling from a fast rope into freezing water while fully equipped More ... 30 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility quantum realm, universal consciousness, past lives implied This military NDE contains both supportive and concerning elements from a biblical perspective. The overwhelming love, sense of home, and welcoming presence align with divine love. The miraculous resc More ...
3589 NDERF 5153 Logan W NDE 9568 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1logan_w_nde.html At age 14, Logan was involved in a catastrophic car accident where the vehicle was T-boned by a semi-truck at 55 mph. He was thrown across the backseat without a seatbelt, hitting his head on the rear More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Dark winged entity, identity loss, ongoing entity attachment This experience diverges significantly from biblical accounts of near-death encounters. The entity Quinn with black feathered wings does not match biblical descriptions of angels, who typically appear More ...
3606 NDERF 5196 Cassandra A NDE 9675 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cassandra_a_nde.html Cassandra experienced an NDE during a psychedelic mushroom journey when she accidentally stopped breathing, likely from rebreathing air in an air mattress crevice. She had taken mushrooms medicinally More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility spirit guides, pantheistic beliefs This experience contains several elements incompatible with biblical teaching. The experiencer encountered "spirit guides" described as creators of the universe rather than the singular God of Scriptu More ...
3615 NDERF 5267 Michael B NDE 9744 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michael_b_nde_9744.html Michael was driving a truck in Alberta, Canada when he began experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. He managed to pull over safely before losing consciousness. After being transported to the hospita More ... 45 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reptilian beings, deceptive light beings This experience contains highly problematic elements from a biblical perspective. While it includes standard NDE features like out-of-body experience and encountering otherworldly realms, the nature o More ...
3639 NDERF 5197 Don M NDEs 9676 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1don_m_ndes.html Don M, a physician turned registered nurse, experienced two NDEs. In 1989 in Cuba, while driving over 100 mph, he crashed into concrete poles and an electrical pole, with his car flipping multiple tim More ... 31 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reincarnation beliefs This experience contains significant biblical incompatibilities despite some aligned elements. The positive biblical aspects include angelic protection during the accident, which aligns with Psalm 91 More ...
3648 NDERF 5137 Jacky C NDE 16129 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jacky_c_nde.html At age 21, Jacky went swimming with friends at Jinshan Bay creek in Taipei despite not knowing how to swim. Trying to keep up with others showing off their swimming skills, he ventured into deep water More ... 23 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Reincarnation reference, Chinese mysticism While Jacky's NDE contains some elements consistent with biblical accounts such as out-of-body experience and life review, it includes significant unbiblical concepts. His interpretation of the tunnel More ...
3652 NDERF 5176 Justin H NDE 9611 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1justin_h_nde.html On his 41st birthday, February 3, 2022, Justin was in a severe accident with crushed lungs and critical injuries. While dying, he bargained with God and experienced his repressed childhood memories un More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Earth as hell, God as scientist, pantheistic concepts Justin's NDE contains significant departures from biblical theology despite some compatible elements. His encounter with God included the divine rebuke against bargaining, which aligns with God's sove More ...
3656 NDERF 5193 Sarah W NDE 9631 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sarah_w_nde.html At age 15, Sarah was at a party in the woods where she made the fatal decision to accept drugs without knowing their effects. The drugs caused terrifying hallucinations where faces morphed into demons More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, choosing lives, religion as farce The experience contains many classic NDE elements including the tunnel, otherworldly realm, spiritual guide, life review, and profound transformation. The encounter with a loving intelligent being, th More ...
3661 NDERF 5248 Steve D NDE 9722 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1steve_d_nde.html Steve was in Key West with friends when he suffered a widow maker heart attack and was dead when he hit the floor. His friend's wife immediately started CPR while EMTs were called. He turned and felt More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, universalism, all paths to God The experience contains many classic NDE elements that could align with biblical accounts - the brilliant light resembling God's glory, the life review similar to judgment, the message that love is ce More ...
3668 NDERF 5188 Kyah NDE 9626/9914 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kyah_nde.html Kyah attempted suicide through drug overdose and was found at least 18 hours later. She suffered anoxic brain injury, seizure, and cardiac arrest, requiring dialysis for three weeks due to kidney fail More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility soul contracts, pre-birth agreements, future visions, kundalini This suicide-attempt NDE contains significant unbiblical elements that overshadow any compatible aspects. The concept of pre-birth "soul contracts" and choosing earthly hardships contradicts biblical More ...
3669 NDERF 5245 Larry M NDE 9716 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1larry_m_nde.html On Father's Day 1954, five-year-old Larry was at a picnic with his family in a Redwood forest. His older brother coaxed him into a stream despite their father's explicit instructions to stay out of th More ... 37 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives, soul contracts Larry's extensive NDE contains both remarkable divine encounters and deeply problematic unbiblical elements. The positive aspects include the majestic vision of God on a throne with imagery reminiscen More ...
3676 NDERF 5154 Johnny S NDE 9560 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vik_nde.html Johnny (Vik) was 18 years old when he slipped on a wet train platform while running to catch a train on November 13, 1981. He fell onto the rails and was knocked unconscious. During his unconscious st More ... 7 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Goddess figure, pyramid temple, mystical sword This experience contains predominantly non-biblical elements that raise significant theological concerns. The central figure is a "beautiful Goddess" seated on a throne with an owl companion - imagery More ...
3684 NDERF 5418 Lisa NU NDE 9973 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lisa_nu_nde.html Lisa was in a boat explosion caused by gas leak, suffering burns on 20% of her body. During helicopter evacuation to burn center, she left her body and observed herself on the stretcher with a nurse b More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reincarnation beliefs, chakra work, energy reading This experience shows limited biblical compatibility due to significant new age elements adopted afterward. While the initial experience of peace, joy, and encountering deceased loved ones could align More ...
3702 NDERF 5454 Marie M NDE 13023 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marie_m_nde_13023.html Marie had been severely depressed for months, eating psychotropic products and becoming alcoholic. On May 31, 2024, in a desperate state, she consumed 7 beers, several alcohol shots, and took 5 differ More ... 20 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Past life memories, indigenous spirit family Marie's NDE contains some biblical elements including consciousness during clinical death, encountering spiritual beings, experiencing a paradise-like realm of extraordinary beauty, receiving telepath More ...
3708 NDERF 5329 August U NDE 9828 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1august_u_nde.html August developed severe ulcerative colitis at age 33 that progressed rapidly, requiring emergency colectomy surgery after months of failed treatments. The 11-hour surgery on January 6, 2020 was succes More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility psychedelics, universal source, all from same source This experience contains many biblical NDE elements including out-of-body travel, encountering a spiritual being who provided comfort, viewing a tunnel with light recognized as "home," and miraculous More ...
3709 NDERF 5348 Austin W NDE 9856 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1austin_w_nde.html Austin was a militant atheist and nihilist who began using heroin at age 13. In November 2016, at age 19, he overdosed on heroin and ceased breathing, experiencing clinical death. Prior to losing cons More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible pantheism, Buddhism, universal consciousness, infinite universes, reincarnation More ... While this experience contains all nine classical NDE elements, its content fundamentally contradicts biblical theology. The person experienced themselves as identical with all existence, living every More ...
3711 NDERF 5374 Bartosz K NDE 9898 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bartosz_k_nde.html Bartosz had a near-death experience at age 3 in 1992 when he was electrocuted after electrical fuses went off. He experienced clinical death with cessation of breathing or heart function and was dead More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past lives This childhood NDE contains biblical elements including passage through a tunnel toward divine light, arrival in an otherworldly realm with a celestial city, and heightened spiritual awareness. The ar More ...
3716 NDERF 5420 Matthew Mc NDE 9975 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1matthew_mc_nde.html Matthew was a police lieutenant and attorney suffering from undiagnosed vasovagal dysfunction disorder. On Thanksgiving 2019 at his parents' house, he suddenly lost consciousness while watching TV. Hi More ... 12 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility channeling, energy healing, El Shaddai claim, ABBA communication While the initial NDE experience contains some biblical elements like encountering a loving presence in light and making a conscious choice to return, the subsequent developments raise significant the More ...
3717 NDERF 5482 Michael H NDE 13072 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michael_h_nde_13072.html Michael attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head on May 14, 2017, after months of alcoholism and grieving his father's death. He heard "code blue" being called repeatedly and found himself vi More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Wiccan practices, magical powers, spirit materialization The NDE itself contains biblical elements including an out-of-body experience and encountering a robed figure in a tunnel of light who offered paradise, similar to Jesus's words to the thief on the cr More ...
3719 NDERF 5386 Mohammad R NDE 9924 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mohammad_r_nde.html Mohammad was at a medical clinic with his children when he suddenly felt very hot and weak while holding his daughter for her blood test. After asking his son for a wafer, he lost consciousness. He en More ... 12 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility universal salvation, no hell or heaven belief While this experience contains some elements compatible with biblical accounts such as encountering deceased loved ones and experiencing an otherworldly realm of peace, it diverges significantly from More ...
3726 NDERF 5378 Brad NDE 9912 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brad_nde_9912.html At age 8 in 1992, Brad was overcome by toxic gases (methane, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide) from a sewage pond on his family farm in Indiana. He collapsed after smelling sulfur while walking betwe More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, twin flames, multiple lives This experience contains both biblical and non-biblical elements. The out-of-body experience and viewing one's body from above aligns with accounts like Paul's in 2 Corinthians 12. The life review wit More ...
3731 NDERF 5484 Callum L NDE 13074 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1callum_l_nde.html In 2007, Callum was fixing a broken water trough while kneeling in water with his elbows submerged. His forehead touched an exposed electrical wire above the trough, causing electrocution that felt li More ... 7 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility alternate realities, reincarnation implications, rejection of religion This highly unusual experience diverges significantly from biblical accounts. Rather than encountering the divine or deceased loved ones, the experiencer lived an entire alternate lifetime on another More ...
3734 NDERF 5367 Nikita P NDE 9899 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nikita_p_nde.html Nikita P was at a youth festival concert when he fainted after falling off a balance board, hitting his neck and arm. While unconscious for what others said was about two minutes, he experienced a slo More ... 3 Weak Evidence 6 Low Compatibility simulation theory, multiple worlds concept The experience contains some standard NDE elements like out-of-body perception and altered consciousness, but lacks encounters with divine beings or spiritual realms typically associated with biblical More ...
3737 NDERF 5434 Patricia SR NDE 9995 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1patricia_sr_nde.html At age 11, Patricia was preparing to go to the Jersey shore on a hot Sunday. While setting up her father's super-8 projector to play family films, she looked directly into the projector light when the More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility psychic abilities, death awareness, new age beliefs While this experience contains some elements found in biblical accounts such as out-of-body consciousness and encountering a spiritual barrier, the aftermath raises significant biblical concerns. The More ...
3739 NDERF 5473 Penny D NDE 13062 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1penny_d_nde.html At age 17, Penny D tried synthetic marijuana (K2) with her boyfriend and two adult friends, having used it before without issues. While cooking steak, she suddenly blacked out. Her boyfriend caught he More ... 5 Weak Evidence 5 Low Compatibility reincarnation, eternal presence as fog/clouds This drug-induced experience, while containing some NDE elements like out-of-body consciousness, lacks the spiritual depth and divine encounter typical of biblical accounts. The unusual partial attach More ...
3746 NDERF 5519 Cesar G NDE 13135 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cesar_g_nde.html At age 23, Cesar G underwent minor surgery with halothane gas anesthesia in a military hospital in Colombia on May 17, 1990. He experienced cardiac and respiratory failure from extremely high body tem More ... 28 Strong Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Akashic Records, choice to return in different body, universal energy network, L More ... While this experience contains many standard NDE elements including clinical death, out-of-body experience, encountering a divine presence, and life review, it includes significant unbiblical concepts More ...
3749 NDERF 5350 Ciara B NDE 9858 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ciara_b_nde.html Ciara B experienced cardiac arrhythmias (SVT and atrial fibrillation) following a birth control shot. In March 2012, during a severe episode at home, she was taken by ambulance to the hospital where s More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 9 Incompatible past lives, Law of One, reincarnation, no hell This experience directly contradicts core Christian doctrine despite containing typical NDE elements. While the out-of-body experience, life review, and encounter with a loving presence could align wi More ...
3755 NDERF 5465 Rick D NDE 13044 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rick_d_nde_13044.html At age 12 in 1982, Rick participated in the dangerous "pass out game" during a slumber party. After hearing a loud crack like lightning and smelling ozone, he was instantly transported to another time More ... 29 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation, past life memories This experience presents significant theological challenges from a biblical perspective. The central feature of the experience - inhabiting a deceased adult body in what appeared to be an ancient temp More ...
3758 NDERF 5343 Robert RB NDE 9848 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1robert_rb_nde.html Robert's body began dissolving internal organs from extreme ketoacidosis. After hyperventilating uncontrollably, he passed out at the VA hospital check-in desk. The hyperventilating was his body attem More ... 28 Strong Evidence 8 Incompatible ancient alien colonist, non-human origins of humanity This experience presents fundamental incompatibilities with biblical theology, particularly regarding human origins and the nature of spiritual beings. The encounter with an alleged ancestor who claim More ...
3769 NDERF 5381 Sharon Q NDE 9915 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sharon_q_nde.html Sharon Q experienced a near-death event in mid-1970s (March or April) following a mysterious mix-up where she received a St. Francis of Assisi statuette instead of her ordered item, with the company i More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility reincarnation option, Kuthumi/Ascended Masters, Unity consciousness This experience contains significant departures from biblical Christianity despite some compatible elements. While the encounter with St. Francis could be viewed through a Catholic lens, the identific More ...
3775 NDERF 5274 Steve P NDE 9761 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1steve_p_nde_9761.html Steve, suffering from long-term heart problems with 25% ejection fraction, entered heart failure in September 2019 and was placed in a medically induced coma for two days. During his clinical death, h More ... 30 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility universal salvation implied, suicide victims in heaven While experience includes biblical locations (heaven and hell) and encounters with both divine light and Satan, it contains significant theological contradictions. The presence of suicide victims, cri More ...
3778 NDERF 5335 Tamara H NDE 9836 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tamara_h_nde.html During a problematic labor lasting over 24 hours, Tamara underwent an emergency C-section when the baby's vitals became critical. The surgery began before proper numbing, causing her to scream in pain More ... 24 Moderate Evidence 5 Low Compatibility reincarnation belief, rejection of biblical heaven While the out-of-body experience itself doesn't contradict scripture, the resulting beliefs do. The OBE during medical crisis could be interpreted as the spirit temporarily separating from the body, w More ...
3779 NDERF 5468 Terence M NDE 13049 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1terence_m_nde.html Terence, experiencing chest pain on Christmas Eve 2015, delayed seeking help until reaching the hospital at 11:45pm. After initial ECG showed nothing wrong, he was moved for X-rays when he suddenly ex More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 6 Incompatible non-dual philosophy, rejection of all religions, consciousness as God Experience led to complete rejection of biblical Christianity in favor of Eastern non-dualism. While the golden light could represent divine presence, his interpretation that "all duality is ignorance More ...
3785 NDERF 5441 David J NDE 13002 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_j_nde_13002.html David was shot in the mouth from 12 feet away. He immediately left his body and was shot into space like from a cannon. He found himself enclosed in a dark amber-like light with two beings present who More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reincarnation belief, universal love emphasis While the experience contains standard NDE elements like OBE and encountering beings, it led to beliefs incompatible with biblical Christianity. The subject developed a definite belief in reincarnatio More ...
3789 NDERF 5369 Donna C NDE 9893 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donna_c_nde.html Donna had viral and bacterial infections threatening spleen failure. Her body of light floated out, morphed into an orb, then became a tiny seed of light in a multi-dimensional void with countless oth More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible Karma, reincarnation, Aum vibration, ESP This experience is heavily influenced by Eastern mysticism and New Age concepts incompatible with biblical Christianity. The Aum/Om vibration is Hindu/Buddhist sacred sound. Karma and implied reincarn More ...
3796 NDERF 5523 Toni A NDE 13140 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1toni_a_nde.html At a pool party, young Toni was drowning in the deep end when two teammates who couldn't swim used her to stay afloat, one choking her in a hold while the other pushed her head underwater. Her father, More ... 35 Exceptional Evidence 7 Low Compatibility dark woman entity, psychic abilities This experience raises significant biblical concerns. While the out-of-body experience during clinical death and the bright saving light could represent divine intervention, the dark female entity is More ...
3798 NDERF 5453 Tyrone H NDE 13022 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tyrone_h_nde.html Tyrone developed sepsis shock from an infected knee, with blood pressure dropping to 74/43. Despite telling doctors the source was his knee, they initially dismissed this until testing confirmed compl More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility no hell, universal salvation implied, all return to love While this experience contains the miraculous healing that could be seen as divine intervention, several theological elements contradict biblical teaching. The instantaneous restoration of failed orga More ...
3807 NDERF 5353 Zoila V NDE 9861 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1zoila_v_nde.html Ten-year-old Zoila suffered a head injury on May 8, 1986, when she crashed her bicycle into a parked car while riding down parking garage ramps without functioning brakes. After hitting the car at hig More ... 29 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility past life grandmother, reincarnation Zoila's experience contains both biblical and problematic elements. The positive biblical aspects include experiencing God's presence and love, encountering beings of light who could be angels, travel More ...
3812 NDERF 5339 Gaby DC NDEs 9840 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gaby_d_ndes.html Gaby experienced two NDEs in her lifetime. The first occurred at age 3 when her brother pushed her from the second story of their house. She tumbled down stairs that turned 90 degrees, landing on her More ... 40 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, past lives, soul groups This experience contains minimal biblical compatibility due to its heavy emphasis on reincarnation and past lives, which directly contradict the biblical teaching in Hebrews 9:27 that humans die once More ...
3813 NDERF 5499 Gail D NDE 13099 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gail_d_nde_13099.html Gail was in an IBM sales class when she experienced sudden heart failure. She heard a distinct "click," her heart stopped, and she collapsed. Having had previous NDEs as a young child, she had resolve More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Medium abilities, healing work This experience shows limited biblical compatibility despite containing some spiritually significant elements. The positive aspects include the transformative nature of the encounter leading to greate More ...
3816 NDERF 5480 Georgiana C NDE 13070 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1georgiana_c_nde.html Georgiana, who had experienced other worlds and realms since age one and underwent a spiritual awakening in 2018, woke at 12:30am on March 19, 2020, sensing something wrong physically and a presence w More ... 18 Moderate Evidence 8 Incompatible Astrology, channeling, Soul Map Navigation, esoteric practices This experience demonstrates significant incompatibility with biblical Christianity due to its heavy involvement with occult practices explicitly forbidden in scripture. While the NDE itself contains More ...
3824 NDERF 5437 Jean-Jacques F NDE #1 9998 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jeanjacques_f_nde.html Seven-year-old Jean-Jacques underwent tonsillectomy at a low-cost clinic in 1959 Montreal. Due to rheumatic fever and heart valve damage, the surgery was deemed necessary. Upon arrival, many children More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Reincarnation, past life memories While this childhood NDE contains many elements consistent with biblical accounts - the out-of-body experience, journey through a tunnel toward divine light, overwhelming peace and love, and sublime h More ...
3843 NDERF 5368 Justine L NDE 9890 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1justine_l_nde.html Justine, a mental health professional, was violently attacked in 2019 by a man with dissociative disorder who repeatedly strangled her to the point of death. During the final strangulation when she st More ... 15 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Unity consciousness, collective unconscious, psychic abilities Justine's experience contains significant elements that diverge from biblical orthodoxy. While the initial out-of-body experience and encounter with divine light could align with scripture, the unity More ...
3845 NDERF 5450 Karen O NDE 13017 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1karen_o_nde_13017.html Karen, a 34-year-old Combat Medic in the US Army, experienced a catastrophic medical emergency during childbirth on October 23, 2004. After 68 hours of induced labor with severe preeclampsia and HELLP More ... 30 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Unity with Source, pantheistic concepts Karen's experience diverges significantly from biblical orthodoxy despite producing positive spiritual transformation. The description of merging with "Source" where she was simultaneously nothing and More ...
3857 NDERF 5538 Bristol O NDE 13171 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bristol_o_nde.html Bristol experienced severe internal bleeding from a burst ovarian cyst that bled into her abdomen overnight, losing over 3.5 liters of blood. Upon waking and attempting normal routines, she began losi More ... 21 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility reincarnation, soul contracts, alien civilizations Bristol's extensive experience contains significant non-biblical elements, particularly a detailed reincarnation system that directly contradicts Christian teaching of single earthly life followed by More ...
3864 NDERF 5528 Tasha L NDE 13147 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tasha_l_nde.html In December 2009, seventeen-year-old Tasha, who had no religious background or knowledge of afterlife concepts, attempted suicide during her junior year of high school. After collapsing in a bathroom More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Psychic abilities, energy healing, aura reading, astral travel While this experience contains some elements that could align with biblical concepts of divine protection and spiritual beings, it includes numerous features that conflict with orthodox Christian theo More ...
3870 NDERF 5542 Galadriel K NDE 13175 https://nderf.org/Experiences/1galadriel_k_nde.html At age 10, Galadriel's heart stopped due to hypothermia. She experienced sitting up out of her body and seeing enhanced colors with increased saturation. She visited her mother cooking and heard her t More ... 38 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility past lives, soul planning, eternal consciousness Galadriel's extensive NDE contains both biblical and significantly unbiblical elements. The biblical aspects include encountering angelic-like beings of light, experiencing a life review with moral le More ...
3877 IANDS 1165 Sixty years in heaven thirty minutes earth time https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1165-sixty-years-in-heaven-thirty-minutes-earth-time.html During a Labor Day 1977 car accident, a person experienced time slowing as their car was struck and headed toward a concrete pole. Everything stopped in suspended animation before a presence surrounde More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Predetermined lives, no good or evil concept, time illusion This extensive experience contains both biblical and problematic elements requiring careful assessment. The luminescent city with unseen colors could parallel the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, while More ...
3879 IANDS 1167 Liver failure shows me all animals and plants have souls https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1167-liver-failure-shows-me-all-animals-and-plants-have-souls.html At age 25, a woman experienced complete liver failure with toxins and ammonia flooding her body and brain. She entered a violent coma, was flown to another hospital, placed in induced coma, and listed More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Pre-existence, choosing lives, evil serves purpose, plants have souls This experience contains significant departures from biblical teaching despite some compatible elements. The life review without condemnation could reflect God's mercy, and the miraculous liver regene More ...
3883 IANDS 1175 Golden skulls people stars darkness https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1175-golden-sculls-people-stars-darkness.html One night after retiring, a person found themselves floating in a dark tunnel, drawn to golden light on the right side. The entrance was lined with golden skulls producing light, continuing through bo More ... 11 Suggestive Evidence 6 Low Compatibility Golden skulls, guardian spirits, animal spirits This experience contains concerning elements that diverge from biblical teaching despite some neutral aspects. The tunnel journey with entities could theoretically represent transition between realms, More ...
3921 IANDS 1213-i-was-told-this-life-would-be-catastrophic.html 2017 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1213-i-was-told-this-life-would-be-catastrophic.html At age five during Christmas 1951, while severely ill with double pneumonia and likely pericarditis, the experiencer had a profound spiritual encounter. Surrounded by "brown velvet" or "brown fluid," More ... 13 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility Past life memory, psychic abilities While this childhood NDE contains some biblical elements like encountering a loving maternal figure who could represent Mary or an angel, and receiving divine protection and prophecy, it also includes More ...
3926 IANDS 197-a-healing-robe-of-stones.html 2006 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/197-a-healing-robe-of-stones.html A woman suffered a catastrophic car accident resulting in a lacerated liver, holes in her spleen, and over 100 broken bones. She coded three times during the emergency. Life-flighted from California t More ... 27 Strong Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Edgar Cayce references, Atlantis, crystal healing The experience contains several biblical elements including meeting a deceased relative who appears restored and youthful, which aligns with resurrection theology. The golden light and sense of divine More ...
3930 IANDS 203-standing-in-the-greenest-grass.html 2006 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/203-standing-in-the-greenest-grass.html On October 29, 2006, an individual was found unresponsive on their foster mother's couch with labored breathing. When sat up, green mucus emerged from nose and mouth. After several hours of failed aro More ... 19 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible reincarnation, spirits choosing to return to earth This experience contains several elements that align with biblical themes - the encounter with beings of light could represent angels, the removal of guilt and pain echoes divine forgiveness, and the More ...
3933 IANDS 85-shimmering-river-of-life.html 2006 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/85-shimmering-river-of-life.html A pedestrian pushing a disabled car was struck from behind when another vehicle hit. Trapped between both cars, the impact bent the frames of both vehicles. They regained consciousness on an emergency More ... 24 Moderate Evidence 9 Incompatible past lives, collective consciousness, infinite realms, Source/One concepts This experience diverges fundamentally from biblical Christianity despite some surface similarities. While the initial death experience and out-of-body observation align with some biblical accounts, t More ...
3935 IANDS 1242-i-knew-my-own-separateness-and-also-oneness-with-every-thing.html 201 More ... https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1242-i-knew-my-own-separateness-and-also-oneness-with-every-thing.html At age 16, the experiencer underwent oral surgery to remove impacted wisdom teeth. They were given Sodium Pentothal (Thiopental Sodium) for anesthesia, but believe the nurse administered too much. Dur More ... 12 Suggestive Evidence 7 Low Compatibility pantheistic oneness, new age consciousness This experience has limited biblical compatibility due to its heavily pantheistic and new age characteristics. While there are some elements that could be seen as compatible with biblical spirituality More ...
3947 IANDS 345-shown-how-illnesses-start-on-an-energetic-level.html 2007 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/345-shown-how-illnesses-start-on-an-energetic-level.html The subject had grade 4B Hodgkin's Lymphoma (the highest grade) and one morning could not move, prompting emergency hospitalization. After scans, the senior oncologist informed her husband that her or More ... 48 Exceptional Evidence 9 Low Compatibility energy healing, previous life vision While this experience contains some elements compatible with biblical faith, such as experiencing overwhelming love and having life-changing spiritual transformation, it includes significant non-bibli More ...
3956 IANDS 1279-start-over-in-another-lifetime-or-continue-on-in-this-one.html 2018 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1279-start-over-in-another-lifetime-or-continue-on-in-this-one.html A 7-year-old child living in suburban Chicago experienced severe asthma attack requiring hospitalization. After unsuccessful treatment with inhaler and prednisone, they were given medication causing a More ... 14 Suggestive Evidence 9 Low Compatibility Pre-existence, choosing parents, multiple lifetimes This experience contains numerous elements that conflict with biblical teaching, despite including some compatible aspects. The positive elements include the overwhelming love, life review showing the More ...
3981 IANDS 1322-there-is-no-i.html 2018 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1322-there-is-no-i-since-five-ndes-from-age-4.html A German individual experienced five NDEs beginning at age four when they fell into a muddy dig near the seaside. Their body sank into mud as they flew into calm grey and began dissolving before their More ... 5 Weak Evidence 8 Low Compatibility Nonduality concepts, ego dissolution, kundalini references This series of experiences contains some biblical elements but is heavily influenced by Eastern mysticism and New Age concepts that contradict Christian theology. While the initial childhood drowning More ...
3985 IANDS 405-telepathic-communication.html 2007 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/405-telepathic-communication.html At approximately age three, a child experienced their first severe asthma attack. The parents, having no prior experience with asthma, didn't understand what was happening or how to respond. By the ti More ... 17 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility rejection of hell, communion with spirits This childhood near-death experience contains some biblical elements, including the search for and encounter with God, represented as a bright light emanating unconditional love. The telepathic commun More ...
3989 IANDS 422-learning-with-being.html 2007 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/422-learning-with-being.html On January 10th, a person began feeling unwell, initially thinking they had eaten something bad. The condition worsened over two days until they awoke at 12:30 a.m. with stabbing abdominal pain. After More ... 23 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility pagan terminology, life cord, healing tools This complex near-death experience contains some elements compatible with biblical accounts but includes significant problematic content. The initial journey through darkness toward a gathering place More ...
3999 IANDS 443-back-home.html 2008 https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/443-back-home.html At age four and a half, during tonsillectomy surgery, a hemorrhage occurred that nearly proved fatal. The child saw a brilliant warm white light during the procedure and awoke surrounded by worried pa More ... 22 Moderate Evidence 8 Low Compatibility mediumship, Reiki, ESP abilities This childhood near-death experience presents a complex mixture of potentially biblical and clearly problematic elements. The positive aspects include the golden staircase with divine light, which cou More ...