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IANDS 1440 Near-Death Soldier 2020
32
Strong Evidence
9
Low Compatibility
Soul joining/possession, entity speaking through him
This complex NDE contains concerning elements alongside some biblical themes. The experience of potential heaven, life review, and meeting spiritual beings initially aligns with Christian concepts. The time travel to Biblical era Rome is unique but not necessarily unbiblical. However, deeply problematic elements include the belief that another soul permanently joined/possessed his body - this contradicts biblical teaching that each person has one soul. The claim of seeing this entity's hands during OBEs and having it answer questions through him suggests possession rather than divine encounter. When God allegedly asked about humanity's survival, having another entity answer "no" through him is disturbing and contradicts God's redemptive nature. While some suggest this was Jesus or Noah, the possession-like aftermath is completely contrary to how biblical divine encounters transform people. The ongoing visions could indicate spiritual oppression rather than divine gifting. The personality change noted by others, while common in NDEs, combined with belief in dual soul occupancy raises serious theological concerns.
Soldier in Army Basic Training received concussion from illegal pugil stick uppercut after sparring ended. Collapsed getting into ambulance, temperature reached 107-109°F. Doctors declared him brain dead due to prolonged extreme fever. During coma, found himself in what he thought was heaven - dark grey concrete room with wooden beams. A Mediterranean-looking man in dirty tan robes with gold belt welcomed him. A blonde woman surrounded by light took his hand and they traveled through beam of light. Had life review seeing childhood, including day grandmother died. Traveled above Earth viewing it from space. Visited what appeared to be Biblical times with early Roman architecture, people in period clothing. Saw buildings of concrete with wooden beams, marble columns, polished stone paths. Upon waking, nurse was surprised as they thought he'd never wake from permanent coma. People said he wasn't the same person after. Believes the Mediterranean man somehow joined his body - sees the man's hands in OBEs, has had 30 years of visions. Recently asked by God if humanity deserved to survive; the man inside him answered "no."
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