Biblical Concerns [2940, 2996]

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NDERF 4070 Sherry B NDE 7863
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Weak Evidence
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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 death aligns with biblical accounts of divine deliverance (Psalm 91:11-12). Mary appearing to believers has historical precedent in Christian tradition, though Protestants view this differently than Catholics. The life review leading to spiritual transformation could parallel biblical repentance. However, the development of channeling abilities directly contradicts Scripture's prohibition against mediumship (Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:10-12). The emphasis on psychic gifts, spiritualism, and "knowing" reflects New Age practices rather than biblical spiritual gifts. While Scripture acknowledges spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12), these are given by the Holy Spirit for building up the church, not for personal psychic development. The physical transformation and renewed vitality could be positive, but the focus on channeling spirits and enhanced psychic abilities suggests involvement with spiritual forces Scripture warns against. The experience seems to have led away from biblical faith toward spiritualism and occult practices. True biblical transformation involves growing closer to God through Christ, not developing independent spiritual powers.
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 to die!" and began leaving her body, a calm enveloped her. She heard a female voice firmly say "You will not die." Initially thinking it was her deceased mother, she realized it was a spiritual voice she later identified as the Virgin Mary - the second time in her life hearing this voice (first as a child). Her husband managed to brake just before the bus bumper reached the windshield. Miraculously, the propane tanks didn't explode. The accident caused massive head trauma and post-concussion migraine syndrome, forcing her retirement. However, it triggered a complete reality shift and spiritual awakening. Her psychic and empathic gifts, present since childhood, increased "a thousand percent." She underwent a total life review over the following weeks, shedding heavy baggage. She transformed physically - joining a gym, becoming athletic, looking 10-15 years younger. Her daughter noted she was "totally different and so much better." She developed abilities to channel, has "knowing," and enhanced psychic intuition. She now lives with daily joy and appreciation, though her marriage suffered as her husband became negative after the accident.