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| 801 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 880 Missy B NDE 2676 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1missy_b_nde.html | 1994 | 1994-09-30 | 2006 | 18 | F |
Missy B, age 18, experienced a severe car accident in late summer 1994 that left her with a head injury requiring 53 stitches in a Y-shape on her head. She suffered memory loss for a year following the incident. During emergency treatment at the hospital, she had a near-death experience. During her NDE, Missy saw a white, bright tunnel-like formation growing larger and closer. She experienced remarkable feelings of peace, joy, and absence of pain - describing it as the best feelings ever imaginable. In this state, she encountered her deceased sister Teena, who had died in a house fire in 1977 at age 5, when Missy was only one year old. The veridical observation included seeing herself lying on the hospital bed with her face covered in blood while doctors and nurses worked to keep her alive. She observed this scene from above when Teena pointed down to show her body. Remarkably, Teena communicated with Missy using American Sign Language, despite never knowing sign language in life and dying before Missy became deaf at 18 months from spinal meningitis. Teena repeatedly told Missy it wasn't her time and she needed to return to their family. She gave specific messages for their parents: to stop blaming themselves for her death, that their mother shouldn't feel bad about not keeping her promise of safety, and that she loves them all. When Missy returned to her body, she woke screaming in horrible pain. Her first words were about her sister, which her sister Tammy immediately recognized as referring to their deceased sister Teena. Their father burst into tears when Missy relayed Teena's message. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The bright light and tunnel are reminiscent of accounts of divine light and passages to heaven. The encounter with a deceased family member aligns with the concept of consciousness surviving death. The message of being sent back because "it's not your time" suggests divine timing and purpose. The overwhelming feelings of love, peace, and joy mirror biblical descriptions of God's presence. The absence of pain and suffering reflects the biblical promise of no tears or sorrow in heaven. The communication beyond normal human limitations (sign language never learned) suggests spiritual knowledge transcending earthly constraints. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience does not contain references to reincarnation, universal salvation regardless of faith, or new age concepts. There are no mentions of earning salvation through works, no occult elements, and no contradictions to core biblical teachings about the afterlife. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 16 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Severe head injury from car accident requiring 53 stitches, emergency room treatment | Observed self from above with specific details (blood on face, medical team working), plus impossible knowledge of sign language by deceased sister who never knew it | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self lying on hospital bed during emergency treatment | 1.00 | Sister Tammy, Father | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||
| 802 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 840 Montreal Q NDE 2597 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1montreal_q_nde.html | 1972 | 2006 | M |
Montreal Q collapsed in May 1972 due to a potential drug overdose experiment with Librium. After dropping and breaking a glass ashtray, a sharp piece cut into his heel causing profuse bleeding, and he passed out from the combination of drug overdose and blood loss. During his NDE, he traveled out of his body and became conscious again, moving fast through darkness until a light appeared in what seemed to be a tunnel. He felt higher than ever before in life with deep tranquility and love. His recently deceased father (who had died nine months earlier) appeared and told him it wasn't his time and he had to go back. The primary veridical observation was seeing his mother from above as she worked to revive him and bandage his foot. He was looking down on both his mother and his own lifeless body from an elevated perspective. He felt sad for his mother, which motivated him to struggle to get back into his body. Upon returning to consciousness, he was very groggy and tried to tell his mother what happened, but she didn't think much of it. An ambulance was called, and he was taken to the hospital where they pumped his stomach and he survived. He describes the experience as leaving him with a slightly happier sense about his father's death, knowing there is something after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic biblical NDE elements including the tunnel with light, which corresponds to passages about divine light and the pathway to heaven. The encounter with his deceased father aligns with biblical teaching about consciousness after death. The message of being sent back because "it's not your time" reflects divine providence and God's sovereignty over life and death. The feelings of deep tranquility, love, and euphoria mirror biblical descriptions of divine presence. The out-of-body observation from above parallels accounts in Corinthians about being "caught up" to heavenly realms. The lasting positive impact and reduced fear of death align with biblical transformation through spiritual encounter. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no references to reincarnation, earning salvation through works, universal salvation regardless of faith, or new age concepts. There are no occult elements or contradictions to biblical teaching. |
5 | Home | 5 | 12 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Potential drug overdose combined with severe bleeding from heel, lost consciousness | Clear observation of mother working to revive him and bandage foot from above perspective, saw own lifeless body | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw mother working to revive him from above | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 803 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 770 Muhammad NDE 2479 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1muhammad_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-05-11 | 2006 | M |
Muhammad experienced an NDE during a car accident on May 11, 2005, at 11:00 AM. A car at high speed struck him while crossing the road, causing injuries to his neck vertebrae with two vertebrae displaced. Despite the severity of the accident, he felt a strange, comfortable feeling he had never experienced before. During the NDE, Muhammad felt as if he was flying in the air. Despite the very hot weather, he couldn't feel the heat. He heard someone on the road trying to get him to say the Islamic declaration of faith before dying: "No Gods but one God, and Muhammad is a prophet of God." He experienced happy moments unlike anything in his life, with no pain at all. He had an unearthly light experience and felt incredible peace and joy. While there were no specific veridical observations of earthly events, Muhammad gained a sense of understanding everything about the universe. He remembered many past events during the experience and felt no longer in conflict with nature. His thoughts were incredibly fast during the experience. He woke up when entering the hospital and heard the voices of nurses and doctors. Following the experience, his belief in God became deeper and clearer. He notes that Islam had already described every detail of these death moments, and the experience confirmed his faith. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements compatible with Abrahamic traditions. The sensation of flying or floating aligns with descriptions of the soul leaving the body. The absence of physical sensations (heat, pain) reflects the spiritual nature of the experience beyond physical constraints. The incredible peace and joy mirror descriptions of divine presence in religious texts. The sense of understanding everything about the universe parallels religious concepts of divine revelation. The hearing of religious declarations and the deepening of faith afterward demonstrate spiritual transformation. The experience confirmed his existing Islamic faith about the death process. Unbiblical elements: None identified from a broader Abrahamic perspective. While specifically Islamic in context (declaration of faith), the experience doesn't contain elements contradicting monotheistic scripture such as reincarnation, occult practices, or works-based salvation. The experience reinforced monotheistic faith rather than introducing new age or contradictory concepts. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Car accident with neck vertebrae injury, two vertebrae displaced | No specific veridical observations of external events, mainly subjective spiritual experiences | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||||
| 804 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 888 Miguel NDE 2667 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1miguel_nde_2667.html | 1988 | 2006 | M |
Miguel experienced what may have been an NDE in summer 1988 while seated at his office desk at work. After returning from the bathroom, he suddenly felt very hot, began sweating profusely, felt faint, and lost consciousness for approximately 4-5 minutes according to coworkers, though it felt like only seconds to him. During the experience, Miguel found himself in a countryside setting with everything green, sun shining like spring, with very agreeable temperature and pure air without pollution. Colors were incredibly vivid and clear, "like viewing a very sharply focused and clear movie in Technicolor." There was a group of people, possibly including children, in nature as if at a picnic. Everything was peaceful, without problems, only living in the moment. He felt really great and very good, not wanting to leave this pleasant dream-like state. He was suddenly drawn back, finding himself dripping with sweat as if thrown in a swimming pool, with two coworkers slapping his face and calling his name. When he asked what happened, they told him he had passed out for about four minutes. A doctor examined him afterward and found nothing abnormal, suggesting he probably just fainted without clear cause. While this experience occurred during a loss of consciousness, the medical context is uncertain as no life-threatening condition was identified. The vivid otherworldly environment and time distortion are consistent with NDE features, though the lack of clear medical crisis limits the classification. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains some elements found in biblical accounts of paradise or heavenly realms. The beautiful, peaceful countryside with perfect conditions could correspond to descriptions of paradise or the Garden of Eden. The vivid colors and clarity beyond normal perception suggest a spiritual dimension. The group gathering in harmony reflects the communion of souls. The overwhelming sense of peace and joy aligns with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The reluctance to leave this perfect place parallels accounts of those who have glimpsed heaven. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience does not contain references to reincarnation, occult practices, or concepts contradicting biblical teaching. However, the absence of explicitly spiritual elements (no divine beings, messages, or clear afterlife indicators) makes this more ambiguous in terms of biblical classification. |
6 | Other | 1 | 3 | 8 | Weak Evidence | 4 | Lost consciousness for 4-5 minutes, doctor found no medical cause | Vivid otherworldly experience but no veridical observations of physical environment | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 1 | Two coworkers | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||||
| 805 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 791 Mikel R NDE 2509 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mikel_r_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-02-17 | 2006 | M |
Dr. Mikel R, an intensivist and emergency physician with over 30 years experience, had an NDE on February 17, 2006, during post-operative recovery. Following surgery, he experienced severe respiratory depression in the recovery room with oxygen saturation dropping to 77% (normal >95%), combined with the worst pain he had ever felt. He was nearly placed on a ventilator due to breathing difficulties. During his NDE, Mikel clearly left his body and observed the scene from above, seeing a nurse with noticeable facial hair telling him to "BREATHE!" He made a conscious choice to live after encountering his deceased parents and then Jesus. His parents appeared first, followed by Jesus after a bright white fog. All beings communicated telepathically with unconditional love and total acceptance, telling him he had a choice to stay in heaven or return to Earth. The experience was the most peaceful he had ever felt. The veridical observation included seeing himself from outside his body with the nurse holding a resuscitation bag over him. He specifically chose not to take Versed (an amnesic drug) before surgery, which allowed him to remember the experience. His medical knowledge as a physician adds credibility to his assessment of the life-threatening nature of his condition. Mikel consciously chose to return to life, not for himself but to avoid hurting those close to him, fulfilling promises he had made. This decision came instantly despite feeling he had unlimited time. The experience confirmed for him that heaven exists, love continues forever, and when faced with the ultimate choice, he chose life over death for the sake of others. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts. The out-of-body experience parallels Paul's account in 2 Corinthians 12. Meeting deceased parents confirms biblical teaching about consciousness after death. The encounter with Jesus Christ directly confirms Christian scripture, with Jesus appearing as "made of the same stuff" as other human souls, aligning with the doctrine of incarnation. The bright white light/fog matches biblical descriptions of divine glory. The choice between staying or returning reflects divine respect for human will. The unconditional love and peace experienced correspond to biblical descriptions of God's presence. The transformation afterward and choosing life for others' sake demonstrates Christian love and sacrifice. Unbiblical elements: The presentation of Jesus as equal to rather than superior to other souls could be questioned, though Mikel clarifies Jesus manifested human potential to the greatest extent, which aligns with Unity church teachings rather than traditional Christian doctrine of Jesus as uniquely divine Son of God. |
3 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Severe respiratory depression with O2 saturation 77%, nearly required ventilator | Clear out-of-body view of nurse with resuscitation bag, specific details of recovery room scene | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Refused Versed to maintain memory | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw nurse with resuscitation equipment from outside body | 1.00 | Recovery room nurse | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||
| 806 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 968 Mildred H NDE 2833 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mildred_h_nde.html | 1982 | 2006 | F |
Mildred H experienced an NDE in January 1982 during a medical procedure at a hospital. She was having severe headaches and went to the emergency room, where doctors attempted to perform a spinal tap to diagnose the cause. When they administered the injection for pain relief, she had an allergic reaction that caused her heart to stop. During her NDE, Mildred was wrapped in what felt like velvet, experiencing overwhelming LOVE that she had never felt before or since. The love and knowing she experienced were beyond earthly description - she felt it in her heart rather than hearing it with her ears. She entered an unfamiliar, strange place where she felt incredible peace and joy, no longer in conflict with nature. She suddenly seemed to understand everything about the universe. She was told she could not stay and had work to do, leading to her involuntary return to her body. There were no specific veridical observations of the physical environment reported. The medical team kept her overnight for observation, and she went home the next morning. The experience transformed her life completely. She helps as many people as she can, knowing that death is not the end and that she doesn't walk alone. The profound love she experienced became the defining element of her NDE, leaving her with lasting knowledge about the nature of existence and her purpose in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical descriptions of divine love and presence. The overwhelming, incomparable love reflects 1 John 4:8 "God is love." Being wrapped in velvet-like comfort parallels biblical imagery of divine embrace and comfort. The message about having work to do echoes biblical concepts of divine purpose and calling for each person's life. The transformation into a life of service reflects the biblical mandate to love and serve others. The knowledge that death is not the end confirms biblical teaching about eternal life. The sense of not walking alone parallels promises of God's constant presence. The inability to remain and involuntary return suggests divine sovereignty over life and death timing. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no references to reincarnation, earning salvation, new age concepts, or anything contradicting biblical teaching. The profound divine love and life transformation align perfectly with biblical accounts of encountering God's presence. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 5 | Heart stopped due to allergic reaction during spinal tap procedure | Profound spiritual experience but no specific veridical observations of physical environment reported | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 807 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 739 Oma L NDE 2448 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1oma_l_nde.html | 1986 | 1986-06-20 | 2006 | F |
Oma L experienced a cardiac arrest during surgery to reattach her severed pinky finger and repair tendons. After being injected with anesthesia to block her left arm, she went into a seizure and cardiac arrest. During this medical crisis, she found herself standing in darkness surrounded by fog. She heard thousands of voices speaking simultaneously, repeatedly asking "Do you want to live?" Though the words weren't clear, she somehow understood their meaning. She experienced frightening flashbacks and life reviews, including childhood memories from a refugee camp in Thailand in 1975. She saw a brilliant white light that she believed was God, though it was like a flashlight preventing full view. The voices became louder when the light appeared, continuing to ask if she wanted to live. She desperately wanted to answer "YES" but found her speech ability taken away. She was unable to utter the word until someone in the operating room yelled "YES," which brought her back to consciousness. The medical team had successfully revived her. This was an extremely frightening experience that made her prefer to live as long as possible rather than face death again. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences. The brilliant white light she interpreted as God aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence. The loss of speech ability and the need for intercession (someone else saying "YES" on her behalf) has parallels to spiritual warfare and the Holy Spirit interceding when we cannot speak. The questioning about wanting to live reflects the biblical theme of choosing life over death. The frightening nature of the experience could represent judgment or spiritual testing. Unbiblical elements: The description of hearing thousands of voices simultaneously without clear words, yet somehow understanding them, has more in common with occult or New Age concepts of collective consciousness than biblical revelation, which typically involves clear communication from God or angels. The inability to see God fully (blocked like a flashlight) contradicts biblical promises that the pure in heart shall see God. The lack of any mention of Jesus, angels, or biblical figures is notable. The experience being entirely frightening without any peace or love differs from most biblical encounters with the divine, which typically include comfort or reassurance even in fearsome moments. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clear cardiac arrest with seizure during surgery, monitoring equipment present | Subjective experience with no specific veridical observations of earthly events | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||||
| 808 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 786 Murray R NDE 2502 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1murray_r_nde.html | 2005 | 2006 | 43 | M |
Murray R, age 43, experienced an NDE following a severe car accident that left him with a broken neck at three places, broken arm, and broken leg, requiring extended hospitalization. During his experience, he found himself able to move between Earth and a higher sphere at will, experiencing total freedom. He could invite his wife Anny to accompany him at times. The upper level was perfect and wonderful, where movement was effortless and time was not a factor. He visited a futuristic factory with state-of-the-art electronic equipment producing CDs and DVDs. On a shelf, he discovered a DVD titled "WHY NUMBER 28?" with his photo on the cover, containing his life story up to an unspecified date. When he asked to have the DVD, a young worker explained it couldn't be released until his earthly life was complete. A voice then told Murray he needed to choose where to go, offering three choices. He couldn't remember the first choice as he rejected it immediately. The second was to join his friend Len, who had died recently and was a gospel singer. Murray was shown Len playing keyboard behind a wall in a realm of beautiful light with colors never seen before. The third choice was to return to Anny. Using a machine to view the future, he saw himself and Anny happy together on November 14, 2005, without crutches. After considering the suffering involved in recovery versus the peace with Len, Murray chose to return to Anny, feeling he had unfinished business on Earth. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical themes including the existence of heaven as a perfect realm, the presence of deceased believers in paradise (his gospel singer friend Len), divine guidance through choices, and the concept of unfinished earthly purpose. The beautiful light and indescribable colors match biblical descriptions of heaven. The life review via DVD suggests the recording of deeds mentioned in Revelation. The choice between earthly suffering and heavenly peace reflects Paul's dilemma in Philippians. The friend being a gospel singer adds Christian context. Unbiblical elements: The DVD/technology metaphor for life records, while creative, isn't biblical. The ability to freely travel between realms at will contradicts scripture about the fixed gulf between realms. The machine for viewing past and future suggests mechanical rather than divine revelation. No mention of God, Jesus, or judgment. The casual nature of the choice without moral or spiritual evaluation differs from biblical accounts of divine encounters. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Severe car accident with broken neck at three places, extended hospitalization, life-threatening injuries | Specific future date vision (November 14, 2005), detailed factory scene, DVD with life story | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Broken neck, attached to monitors | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw himself on hospital bed with monitors | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 809 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 824 Nash J NDE 2568 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nash_j_nde.html | 1963 | 2006 | 4 | M |
Nash J experienced his first NDE at age 4 when his alcoholic father attempted to drown him in a pool, holding him underwater until no breath or bubbles surfaced. Nash "woke up" underwater in a blue bubble, able to breathe in the water. He saw a thread and felt compelled to touch it, which pulled him into a great blue light. He found himself without body, existing as pure consciousness within what he could only describe as God. He experienced sitting within the divine presence with complete understanding. Upon revival by paramedics, he told them he was with God, though they laughed and patronized him. Nash had multiple subsequent NDEs: at age 5, he went through a car windshield in Hollywood and flatlined in the ambulance before mysteriously opening his eyes in the emergency room. At 16 in Wisconsin, he was struck by both a train and lightning simultaneously during a thundersnow storm, yet emerged without a scratch. In 1983, desiring to go "Home" to that divine place, he intentionally crashed into an oncoming car on Sunset Boulevard, but no one was hurt. After his first NDE, he developed "sight" - an ability to perceive beyond normal vision, including seeing the whole world, knowing beings intimately, and hearing pain anywhere. He describes entering a world made entirely of gems with a being called SRI. He experienced understanding everything about the universe and seeing future world events. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of being pulled into divine light and sitting within God's presence aligns with mystical biblical encounters. The description of existing as pure consciousness within the divine echoes "in Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). The blue light and divine presence are consistent with biblical theophanies. The development of spiritual sight after the encounter parallels biblical accounts of spiritual gifts. The gem-filled world resembles the New Jerusalem's description in Revelation. Unbiblical elements: The term "SRI" (a yogic title) and Nash's current identification as a Vedantist indicate Eastern religious influence. The ability to perceive everything simultaneously suggests omniscience, a divine attribute not given to humans. Multiple suicide attempts to return "Home" contradicts biblical teachings about the sanctity of life. The casual treatment of multiple NDEs and the claim to understand "everything about the universe" suggests spiritual pride contrary to biblical humility. |
2 | Other | 10 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death from drowning, held underwater until no breath or bubbles | Underwater blue bubble experience, touching thread, divine encounter, but no specific earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw blue bubble underwater while drowning | 0.00 | Paramedics | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 810 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 787 Nick S NDE 2503 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nick_s_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-07-03 | 2006 | M |
Nick S experienced an NDE after inhaling helium from a balloon at a video store and immediately blacking out. He felt himself falling into a very deep hole and landed in what seemed to be a pile of bones, feeling no pain but extreme fear. In complete darkness, he walked down stairs to an underground stream with a walkway beside it. Upon exiting the stairway, he heard moaning that gave him chills and saw dead bodies floating in the stream. Crying and terrified, he asked "Where am I?" Immediately, a bright light shone across what he calls the "tunnel of death," which felt soothing despite its brightness. Behind him appeared two black-coated dogs sitting on the walkway. Unable to turn back, he encountered an orb or spirit-like being in front of him. The being said, "You're not supposed to be here yet. Come with me and go back to your home. It's not your time." When Nick asked if he was dead, the being approached and he felt pulled toward the distant light. As he got closer, everything went dark and he felt himself falling upward. He heard a booming voice say, "I love you but you haven't experienced my gift to you yet. If you were to go now you would never get to see what it is like to..." before waking up at home with his family about to take him to the hospital. He was cold, clammy, and pale. Nick fears this experience means he's going to hell. Since then, he claims to see orbs in family photos and an image of his deceased grandfather standing next to him in one photo, which is being examined by researchers. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements including the concept of appointed time for death ("It's not your time"), divine love expressed by the booming voice, and the notion of earthly purpose ("my gift to you"). The light providing comfort aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light. The authority of the voice and its message about unfinished earthly experience reflects biblical themes of divine sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: The hellish imagery of floating corpses, underground streams, and piles of bones, while frightening, doesn't match biblical descriptions of hell or Sheol. The two black dogs have no biblical precedent and suggest folkloric influence. The orb/spirit guide is ambiguous and doesn't clearly represent angels or divine messengers as described in scripture. The development of ability to see orbs and spirits in photos suggests occult or paranormal activity rather than biblical spiritual gifts. The overall atmosphere of fear without redemption or gospel message is concerning. |
5 | Other | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Fainting from helium inhalation, blackout but not clearly life-threatening | Entirely subjective visions of hellish realm, no veridical earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||||
| 811 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 817 Nicole L NDE 2530 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nicole_l_nde.html | 2006 | F |
Nicole L experienced syncope (fainting) with convulsions after experiencing dizziness throughout the day. Around 6:00 PM, while with a friend, she developed a severe headache, lost her vision (seeing only green points), and lost hearing. Her friend caught her as she fainted to prevent her from falling. During her unconscious state, she found herself in blackness and observed herself lying on the bed with her friend telling her to wake up. Initially thinking it was a dream, she then saw a tunnel with white and gold light at the end. Two persons in black appeared beside her, making her understand without words that she needed to accompany them, seeming to force her to follow. She freed herself from them and refused to go. She then experienced two memories from her life in a slide or photo manner - one from childhood and one recent. Hearing her friend's voice from far away, she suddenly woke up. Her friend reported she had experienced a convulsion and lost consciousness. She was sweating, very pale, and had a headache for approximately two days. The experience left her calmer, more tranquil and patient, observing everything differently. She's become more sensitive to energies and can see and feel things more strongly than before. She learned there was something greater and that she shouldn't be afraid, feeling she should have crossed the tunnel but didn't out of fear. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel with bright white and gold light at the end aligns with many biblical and Christian NDE accounts. The out-of-body experience where she saw herself matches Paul's description of being "whether in the body or out of the body I cannot tell" (2 Corinthians 12:2-3). The life review shown in photos or slides reflects the concept of life judgment. Her increased spiritual sensitivity afterward could represent spiritual awakening. Unbiblical elements: The two beings in black who tried to force her to accompany them without speaking raises concerns, as biblical angels typically bring peace and clearly communicate God's messages, never forcing compliance. Her statement about becoming sensitive to "energies" and seeing/feeling things suggests New Age concepts rather than biblical spiritual gifts. The regret about not crossing the tunnel due to fear, implying she should have died, contradicts biblical teaching about God's sovereignty over life and death. The absence of any Christian figures, peace, or love is notable. |
5 | Home | 5 | 6 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Syncope with convulsion, loss of consciousness | Out-of-body observation of self, tunnel with light, but no specific veridical details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw herself lying on bed during OBE | 1.00 | Friend (unnamed) | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 812 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 906 Nora F NDE 2714 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1nora_f_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-08-21 | 2006 | F |
Nora F had a brief NDE experience as a child while walking with her grandfather and two dogs on ice. After her grandfather successfully slid on his heels with the dogs, she attempted the same with one dog but fell hard on her back. Lying on the ice, she saw a very bright light and experienced her life flashing before her eyes. She felt peaceful during the experience. She then woke up on the sofa in her grandparents' house with her parents around her, talking and holding her hand. The experience was wonderful to her, featuring an unearthly light of mystical origin and bringing incredible peace. She experienced her past flashing before her out of her control and had visions from her personal future. She suddenly seemed to understand everything about the universe during the experience. Though brief, the experience felt real and significant to her. She acknowledges uncertainty about whether this was a true NDE or simply a result of being knocked unconscious, noting that the life review and bright light could have been related to the head injury. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright mystical light aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence. The life review or life flashing before one's eyes parallels the biblical concept of life judgment. The incredible peace she experienced matches descriptions of divine peace that "passes all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). The sense of understanding everything about the universe momentarily could represent a brief glimpse of divine knowledge. Unbiblical elements: None identified. This appears to be a simple, brief experience without problematic elements. The absence of beings, specific religious content, or New Age concepts keeps it biblically neutral. The experiencer herself questions whether it was a true NDE, showing appropriate discernment. |
5 | Other | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Fall on ice with head injury, brief loss of consciousness | Subjective experience of light and life review, no veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||||
| 813 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 916 Pat NDE 2736 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pat_nde.html | 1994 | 2006 | F |
Pat experienced a severe car accident in northern Spain where the car went off the road at a curve, the median barrier cut off her right leg, and she was thrown into a river. Her friend Pablo found her and made a tourniquet with his belt to stop the bleeding. During this life-threatening event, Pat had an out-of-body experience where she saw a bright light at the end of a tunnel. She felt peaceful, light, and wanted to go through the tunnel. At the end, she encountered a masculine figure with long blonde hair, about thirty years old, who appeared athletic and young. This being smiled at her, turned and was lost in the light, but she heard a whisper saying "Not yet." She then returned to her body as the ambulance arrived. Pat reports that this experience changed her priorities and how she sees and enjoys life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences. The tunnel of light aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and the transition between earthly and heavenly realms. The encounter with a luminous being who determines it is "not yet" her time parallels biblical accounts of divine messengers or angels who guide souls. The profound peace and joy experienced reflects biblical descriptions of divine presence. The life-changing aftermath with shifted priorities toward more meaningful aspects of life aligns with biblical transformation after divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The description of the being as a young, athletic, blonde male figure differs from typical biblical angel descriptions, though not necessarily contradictory. The being's casual demeanor and the lack of explicit religious content or judgment scenes are notable. No mention of Jesus, God, heaven, or hell explicitly. The experience lacks the life review or moral evaluation often associated with biblical accounts of judgment. The overall tone is more universalist than specifically Christian. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Severe car accident with loss of leg, life-threatening trauma | Specific observations of accident scene, friend's actions with tourniquet | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Awareness of friend Pablo making tourniquet | 1.00 | Pablo | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 814 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 761 Paulene NDE 2471 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pauline_nde.html | 1998 | 2006 | F |
Paulene experienced a house fire where she was overcome by smoke and accepted she was taking her last breath. Her past flashed before her eyes and she felt the presence of God as the most beautiful love. She crossed over to find a busy realm where everyone was working in complete peace on something greater for God and His children. She saw people without flesh who glided along, trees, and a huge wooden Buddha. She then found herself in a spiritual hospital, a huge glass house where she was led to a white room. Part of her went to meet people while part stayed in the room. She then entered a room full of books where Martin Luther King appeared, climbed a ladder to retrieve a book, and discussed something important with her that she had to agree to regarding something to endure on Earth. He wrote in her book before she returned. She mentions feeling great love and understanding everything about the universe during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes several biblical elements: feeling God's presence as love, seeing a busy heavenly realm with beings working for God's purposes, the concept of a spiritual hospital for healing, and the life review. The transformation afterward and mention of loving Jesus in the religious section shows Christian influence. The idea of having a mission to complete on Earth aligns with biblical purpose. Unbiblical elements: The presence of a huge wooden Buddha statue in the afterlife realm is distinctly non-Christian and contradicts biblical monotheism. Martin Luther King acting as a spiritual guide and keeper of life records diverges from biblical accounts where such roles belong to God or angels. The concept of agreeing to a pre-planned earthly mission suggests predestination beyond typical biblical teaching. The mixture of Christian and Buddhist imagery (Buddha statue) indicates religious syncretism incompatible with biblical Christianity. |
5 | Home | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | House fire with smoke inhalation causing near-death | Specific details of otherworldly realm, beings, Buddha statue, book room | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||||
| 815 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 803 Peg A NDE 2527 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1peg_a_nde.html | 1981 | 2006 | 24 | F |
Peg experienced a ruptured ovarian cyst causing internal bleeding and peritonitis. She accepted her death was inevitable and felt deep peace. She separated from her body and was drawn toward an intense bright light through a vibrating tunnel. She moved through treetops in negative photographic form and encountered beings in similar form who encouraged her. Within the light, she experienced being home and saw her entire life in living color, including her recent marriage to Pete. When she saw their life together, she heard a gentle voice say "Not now, my daughter" and everything stopped. She realized Pete still needed her and accepted she had to return. She spiraled backward through the tunnel and re-entered her cold, still body. Medical staff said "I can't believe that kid almost died." The experience led to her doctorate in divinity and work with spirit guides. She reports returning to the other side daily through meditation and has written books about her guides. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains many biblical elements including the bright divine light, tunnel passage to the afterlife, life review, encounter with a divine voice calling her "daughter," and profound spiritual transformation. The voice's authority over life and death timing aligns with divine sovereignty. The complete life review and sense of being "home" match biblical concepts of returning to God. The initial peace and acceptance of death reflect biblical trust. Unbiblical elements: Post-NDE development of spirit guides and channeling directly contradicts biblical prohibitions against mediumship and spiritism. Daily meditation visits to "the other side" suggest occult practices. Her shift from Catholic faith to "New thought, ancient wisdom" indicates departure from biblical Christianity. Writing books channeling seven spirit guides named "The Guides" represents mediumship explicitly forbidden in scripture. These practices align more with New Age spirituality than biblical faith. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Ruptured ovarian cyst with internal bleeding and peritonitis | Detailed life review, specific quote from medical staff about almost dying | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Heard medical staff comment | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 816 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 915 Oscar S NDE 2732 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1oscar_s_nde.html | 2000 | 2006 | M |
Oscar underwent gastric bypass surgery that went badly, requiring a second operation. He went into a coma from complete septicemia with all vital organs failing - breathing, heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and lungs stopped functioning. He was given last rites during Holy Week and family said goodbyes. He spent 45 days in intensive care. During his coma, Oscar floated outside his body and was absorbed by a dark vortex with rays of light. He moved rapidly through this tunnel accompanied by his father who died in 1991. At the tunnel's end was a magnificent door that slowly opened, revealing powerful light. He heard voices saying "Oscar, don't die. Come back" and returned through the same tunnel. Upon waking in his hospital bed, he saw 6-7 men in white tunics of advanced years around his bed who spoke to him. His wife later told him she made spiritual connections with astral physicians for healing, but confirmed no physical visitors in white came. Oscar is a Mason who sought truth through reason but found this experience beyond logical rationality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic biblical NDE elements including separation from body, tunnel passage, encounter with deceased family member, brilliant divine light at a doorway (heaven's gates), and miraculous healing. The timing during Holy Week adds Christian significance. The vision of elderly figures in white robes resembles biblical descriptions of elders or angels. The command to return shows divine authority over life and death timing. Unbiblical elements: The wife's involvement with "astral physicians" for spiritual healing represents occult practices forbidden in scripture. These New Age healing methods and astral projection concepts contradict biblical teaching about healing coming from God alone. The emphasis on Masonic philosophy and seeking truth through reason rather than faith indicates a non-biblical worldview, though the experiencer acknowledges this experience transcended rational explanation. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Complete septicemia with multiple organ failure, coma for 2 months, given last rites | Saw deceased father, specific door opening, 6-7 beings in white tunics, voices calling name | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 817 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 976 P.A. NDE 2846 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pa_nde.html | 1992 | 2006 | F |
P.A. fell asleep at the wheel while driving on the freeway. Her car rolled and flipped off the freeway. She woke up hovering over her body with everything very quiet. She was not afraid and simply stared at herself, thinking she was dead. She did not see the white light she expected from movies. She then woke up to loud noise with the radio blasting and freeway sounds. She had a compound fracture to her right elbow and ran to the freeway where someone stopped and called police. She was taken to intensive care where surgery saved her arm. She has minimal scarring on face and elbow. The experience was brief, approximately five minutes total. She reports feeling peaceful and unafraid even though she thought she was dead, with a sense of harmony and unity with the universe. She changed from atheist to agnostic after the experience and is no longer afraid to die. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness surviving bodily trauma aligns with biblical understanding of the soul's existence independent of the physical body. The profound peace despite apparent death reflects biblical promises of peace for believers. The transformation from atheism to agnosticism shows spiritual awakening, moving toward acknowledgment of spiritual reality. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While the experience lacks explicitly Christian content (no mention of God, Jesus, heaven, or hell), it doesn't contain elements that contradict scripture. The absence of the expected white light simply shows the variety in near-death experiences. The shift from atheism to agnosticism, while not full faith, represents movement toward spiritual openness. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Car accident with compound fracture, potential for more serious injuries | Simple OBE with observation of own body, aware of silence | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 818 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 752 Pat B NDE 2461 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pat_b_nde.html | 1980 | 2006 | F |
Pat B underwent emergency cesarean section where her heart stopped on the operating table. She vomited, stopping her lungs from functioning, and was clinically dead for approximately three minutes. Doctors paralyzed her and used electric shock for resuscitation. She received last rites twice and family was told she wouldn't survive. She had an out-of-body experience watching doctors and nurses trying to revive her, floating above the table observing the lights. She walked through a dark tunnel carrying a weight like a haversack on her back, with people beside her she couldn't recognize. A pinpoint of light appeared at the tunnel's end, opening like a massive drain pipe. A masculine figure in a white cowl/hood waited at the tunnel exit, telling her "You have a son" and "It's not your turn yet." She saw fields of bright, beautiful flowers with extraordinary colors. Despite arguing to stay, she was sent back. The experience seemed to last longer than actual time. She emphasizes not fearing death and recognizing that earthly life is a test where we choose right and wrong. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clinical death with conscious survival demonstrates biblical teaching about the soul's immortality. The tunnel and light imagery parallels biblical transitions to the afterlife. The authoritative figure in white resembles angelic messengers who appear at significant moments. Being told "it's not your turn" reflects divine sovereignty over life and death timing. The beautiful fields echo biblical paradise imagery. The understanding that earthly life is a moral test aligns with biblical concepts of free will and judgment. Unbiblical elements: The description of carrying a weight like a haversack through the tunnel, then having it removed, loosely parallels the concept of sin's burden but isn't explicitly biblical. The figure's appearance in a cowl/hood differs from typical biblical angel descriptions. No explicit mention of God, Jesus, heaven, or specific religious content appears, though this absence doesn't contradict scripture. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest during surgery, clinically dead for 3 minutes, resuscitated with electric shock | Observed resuscitation efforts, specific tunnel details, being's message about having a son | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed resuscitation efforts from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 819 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 899 Peter J NDE 2699 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1peter_j_nde.html | 1990 | 2006 | M |
Peter J experienced a near-death event in February 1990 after falling from the fourth floor in a suicide attempt. He was unconscious for 11 hours. During the NDE, Peter found himself floating above his body, watching his mother and neighbors gathered around him. His mother kissed him while crying, and he observed everything from above. He then entered a tunnel with a brilliant white, blinding light at the left end. A person approached from the light exit and encouraged him to go toward it, communicating without words. To the right was an abysmal darkness that frightened him, yet he decided to explore it against the guidance of the being. The person in the light became restless and warned him they could not help him there, urging immediate return. Peter continued into the darkness where the tunnel grew increasingly narrow. He felt an oppressive presence, experiencing restlessness, disconcert, and unhappiness. The air became heavy with a stench. When he tried to return, the tunnel seemed filled with weeds and branches, forcing him to crawl backwards on his knees while praying aloud. Eventually reaching the wider part of the tunnel, he ran toward the light. The guiding person was gone initially but reappeared in the distance, happy and joyful, making Peter understand he should stay where he was - neither going toward the being nor toward the darkness. He then awoke in the intensive care unit. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including an out-of-body experience, a tunnel passage, brilliant divine light, a guiding spiritual being, and a dark realm associated with fear and suffering. The contrast between light and darkness, the presence of a guide, and the sense of a boundary or point of no return align with traditional Christian imagery of the afterlife. The dark realm with its oppressive atmosphere and stench could correspond to biblical descriptions of hell or separation from divine presence. Unbiblical elements: The experience does not contain explicitly unbiblical elements. The being of light does not identify itself specifically, which leaves its identity open to interpretation. The communication without words and the tunnel structure, while not explicitly biblical, do not contradict scripture. The narrative lacks specific Christian identifiers like Jesus, angels, or heaven by name, but the overall structure remains compatible with Christian theology regarding the afterlife and spiritual realms. |
5 | Unknown | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Fall from fourth floor with 11 hours unconscious indicates serious trauma | Clear OBE with observations of mother kissing him and people around, but no verification claimed | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw self and people from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||
| 820 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 896 Peter M NDE 2701 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1peter_m_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-01-29 | 2006 | M |
Peter M experienced an NDE on January 29, 2006, during his third heart attack in two years. During an angioplasty procedure at 3:00 AM in Houston, he faced 100% blockage in the LAD (left anterior descending artery) with his heart rate falling dangerously low. His cardiologist, personal physician, and a cardiovascular surgeon were all present. A Catholic priest administered the Sacrament of the Sick and stood by his side. Peter was initially conscious as his cardiologist refrained from full sedation so he could receive the sacrament. He watched the procedure on the monitor before experiencing major indifference to everything happening. He felt himself getting up off the table despite having three catheters in his legs. After convincing himself to remain on the table, he closed his eyes and experienced a rushing sensation like a roller coaster ride in a dark tunnel, with wind rushing by his ears. The movement stopped, and he found himself surrounded by clear, omnidirectional light that cast no shadows. The white light was everywhere, appearing muted through gauze yet all-encompassing. Though he saw no beings, he intuitively knew he was safe, happy, and loved in a way he cannot adequately express. He was aware of being allowed to comprehend that it was important to return. He awoke six hours later in the Intensive Cardiac Care unit with a somewhat dim memory of the experience but an overpowering urge to write a book about values, morals, and Christian experience. When the surgeon visited, Peter greeted him by name and described the other doctors and technicians present, even detailing the instrument layout and emergency room configuration. The surgeon confirmed Peter was already comatose when he arrived and said there was no way he could have known these details. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical themes including the presence of divine light without shadows (consistent with descriptions of God's perfect light), the overwhelming sense of being loved (reflecting God's unconditional love), and the Catholic sacramental context with a priest present. The tunnel passage toward light parallels near-death accounts within Christian tradition. The intuitive knowledge of safety and love corresponds to biblical promises of divine presence. His subsequent urge to write about Christian values suggests spiritual transformation consistent with biblical conversion experiences. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with Catholic and broader Christian theology throughout. The absence of explicit visions of Jesus or heaven does not contradict scripture, as mystical experiences in Christian tradition often involve divine light and presence without specific imagery. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest during monitored angioplasty procedure, 100% LAD blockage, falling heart rate | Accurate identification of surgeon, staff, instruments, and room layout while comatose | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Knew surgeon's name and staff present | 1.00 | Surgeon | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 821 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 972 Phillip O NDE 21396 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1phillip_o_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-10-30 | 2006 | M |
Phillip O experienced an NDE on October 30, 1996, after falling down an empty stairwell backwards. He landed over the lower corner of the floor, did a flip, and hit his head on a brick, losing consciousness for an unknown duration. At the moment he realized nothing was under his foot, Phillip jumped out of his body, stayed on top, and watched his body at the bottom of the stairwell. He then went down and observed laborers and carpenters running up to him and standing around talking about him. When a bricklayer pushed him on the shoulder, he jumped back into his body. Significantly, he was lying face down facing away and could not have seen these events with his physical eyes. Phillip reports that he remains "half out of body" continuously since the experience, stating that people sense this difference in him although they don't understand what it is, and they fear it. He experiences no fear of what might be and has a sense of knowing. The experience left him with embarrassment and fear during the event, but also a lasting understanding about the universe and a unique psychic gift where people can feel when they are within the part of him that remains outside his body. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical accounts of the spirit being distinct from the physical body. The ability to observe events from an impossible vantage point while physically unconscious resonates with scriptural accounts of spiritual sight. The lasting transformation and "sense of knowing" could parallel biblical descriptions of spiritual awakening or enlightenment. The separation of consciousness from the physical body supports the biblical concept of human beings having both body and spirit. Unbiblical elements: The claim of remaining "half out of body" permanently and people being able to sense and fear this presence could be interpreted as inconsistent with biblical teaching about the unity of body and spirit in living persons. This ongoing dissociative state is not typically described in scripture. However, this could also be understood as a heightened spiritual awareness rather than a literal partial separation, which would be more compatible with biblical understanding. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Fall down stairwell with head injury on brick, unconscious | Observed workers and bricklayer's actions while lying face down, impossible visual angle | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw workers gathering while face down | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 822 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 893 Pietro B NDE 2661 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1pietro_b_nde.html | 2005 | 2006 | M |
Pietro B experienced an NDE in October 2005 during his third surgery in twenty days. During the life-threatening surgical event, he felt thrown into space with a perfect vision of moving away from Earth and entering a very bright light. Simultaneously, he had a clear vision of his life on Earth appearing like a two-dimensional screen. Pietro was conscious throughout the experience and felt increasing happiness and endless peace while approaching the light. He knew he was part of the light and that everyone is part of it, though he couldn't explain how he knew this. At the climax, he understood that entering the light completely would mean no return. Despite strong feelings not to return and complete indifference toward loved ones and worldly things (which struck him deeply), he was suddenly pulled back into his body. The experience featured a road of very white, pure light leading to an inner circle of very bright light representing a point of no return. He experienced indescribable feelings of peace, harmony, incredible joy, and a sense of unity with the universe. He gained understanding about everything in the universe and knew that bodily life on Earth is only temporary. Since the experience, Pietro reports increased sensitivity and psychic visions. He continues having flashes of the experience, feeling like pieces of a puzzle falling into place. His life is changing, and he perceives people differently, hearing falseness in their voices when they speak about things they don't truly feel. He maintains a protective layer shielding him from ordinary concerns. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant divine light aligns with biblical descriptions of God's glory and presence. The understanding that all are part of the light could reflect the biblical teaching that humans are created in God's image and that believers become one with Christ. The boundary or point of no return corresponds to biblical concepts of crossing from life to death. The life review presented as a screen parallels biblical ideas of life judgment. The lasting spiritual transformation and increased spiritual sensitivity align with biblical accounts of encounters with the divine. Unbiblical elements: The concept of being "part of the light" in a pantheistic sense (all beings inherently divine) would contradict biblical monotheism if interpreted that way. However, this could also be understood as recognizing God's image in all people or the unity of believers in Christ, which would be biblical. The narrative lacks specific Christian identifiers but doesn't explicitly contradict scripture. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Third surgery in twenty days, life-threatening event | Spiritual visions and understanding but no specific veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Life review on two-dimensional screen | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 823 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 747 Rachel B NDE 2451 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rachel_b_nde.html | 1973 | 2006 | F |
Rachel B experienced an NDE in 1973 after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. She arrived at the emergency room unconscious and within minutes was in shock and dying from multiple bullet fragments throughout her chest, collapsed lung, and excessive blood loss. Suddenly, Rachel found herself looking down on her body from the upper left corner of the room, observing the crowd of doctors and nurses working to revive her. To her right, she could see a brilliant light coming from behind a door at an indefinite distance. She wanted to go through the door but couldn't because of the medical intervention. She yelled at them repeatedly to "Leave her alone, let her go, stop hurting her!" She no longer identified with the body as herself but as a separate entity. She felt that unless they let that entity die, she couldn't live to go through the door to the light, which was slowly closing. Rachel experienced no pain or fear, with calm emotions but urgency to reach the light before the door closed completely. She could see people from multiple angles simultaneously - from above and at eye level - reading name tags and even smelling their breath. She moved among and through them without touching them, like watching from ten different camera angles. A shock suddenly opened her eyes and she was back in her wounded body in the ICU, feeling terrible loss. The next day, she greeted the surgeon by name and told him he should have let her die. He was amazed she knew his name and more amazed when she described and named the other doctors and technicians. She even described the instrument layout and emergency room configuration. The surgeon confirmed she was already comatose when he arrived and said there was no way she could have known these things. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness separate from the physical body aligns with biblical understanding of the soul/spirit. The brilliant light behind a door corresponds to biblical imagery of heaven's gates and divine light. The sense of crossing from death to eternal life reflects Christian theology. The verified observations while clinically dead support the biblical concept of spiritual sight. The feeling of peace and understanding about eternal life in a different form than physical bodies aligns with biblical resurrection theology. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While the experience doesn't explicitly mention God, Jesus, or angels, the symbolism and structure remain consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences and the afterlife. The door with light could represent the entrance to heaven mentioned in scripture. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Gunshot wound to chest, shock, clinical death with resuscitation | Named surgeon and staff, described instruments and room layout while comatose | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Multiple perspective observation of resuscitation | 1.00 | Surgeon | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 824 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 973 Peter D NDE 21408 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1peter_d_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-11-30 | 2006 | M |
Peter D experienced an NDE on November 30, 2006, when a sinus infection triggered a seizure at school. He had been dizzy all day, with teachers asking if he wanted to go to the clinic, but he insisted he was fine. At lunch, while talking to friends Jeremy and Joe, everything went black after mentioning his teacher's offer to visit the clinic. During the seizure, Peter experienced an out-of-body perspective. He could hear questions and see himself on the ground from another viewpoint. He observed them putting him in an ambulance from this external perspective. The experience was dreamlike with blurry vision, and he felt embarrassment and fear. After a blank period, he heard an unfamiliar voice calling his name and opened his eyes to find himself in an ambulance with oxygen hooked up. When he asked what happened, they told him he had a seizure. Peter described seeing himself and the people helping him, though his vision was blurry and the realm seemed clearly mystical or unearthly. The experience has been meaningful to him, with the return to normal being the best part, though seeing himself caused fear. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical concepts of consciousness existing separate from the physical body. The external observation of his own body and the emergency response while unconscious suggests spiritual sight described in scripture. The mystical quality of the experience and the altered state of consciousness could correspond to biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: None identified. This was a brief OBE without explicit spiritual content. The absence of typical NDE elements like light, beings, or life review doesn't contradict scripture but represents a limited experience focused on the immediate physical crisis. |
5 | Other | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Sinus infection triggered seizure with loss of consciousness | Basic out-of-body observations of self and helpers | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw self and emergency response | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||
| 825 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 907 Ricky S NDE 2715 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ricky_s_nde.html | 2004 | 2006 | M |
On April 4, 2004, Ricky experienced a major heart attack while at the hospital. During the event, he suddenly lost consciousness mid-sentence while medical staff was preparing an IV. He immediately found himself standing at the head of the bed, observing his body and the medical team working on him. He watched as the doctor requested medication and received a large needle from a nurse. Everything then went black, and he found himself in what he describes as a black room or abyss - not frightening but filled with the greatest sense of peace he had ever felt. He sensed something behind him and a black veil in front, preventing him from seeing beyond. After what seemed like minutes, he was returned to his body from the back of his head forward. Upon return, he raised his hand to stop the doctor who was about to use defibrillator paddles at 400 volts. The doctor was amazed that Ricky was conscious while still flat-lined on the monitor. He was stabilized and transferred to another hospital where two stents were placed in his left ventricle. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of death and the afterlife. The out-of-body experience aligns with the biblical concept of the spirit separating from the physical body at death (Ecclesiastes 12:7). The sense of profound peace he experienced reflects biblical descriptions of God's peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). The darkness or abyss he encountered, while not frightening, could relate to the valley of the shadow of death mentioned in Psalm 23:4, where there is no fear because of divine presence. His awareness of an unseen presence behind him suggests divine accompaniment during the transition. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience does not contain any elements that directly contradict biblical teachings. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation regardless of faith, or other concepts incompatible with biblical doctrine. The absence of seeing heaven, hell, or divine beings does not contradict scripture, as not all biblical accounts of near-death include such visions. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Major heart attack with cardiac arrest documented in hospital setting with full medical staff present | Observed specific medical procedures including large needle preparation and defibrillator paddles; raised hand while flatlined on monitor | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical staff and self from above | 0.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 826 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 810 Rita M NDE 2429 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rita_m_nde.html | 2003 | 2006 | F |
In October 2003, Rita experienced cardiac arrest and pulmonary edema from an echo-virus infection, requiring defibrillation to save her life. During her 12-day coma, she had multiple strange episodes. She found herself in a boat on a dark, cold ocean, falling into deep water before being lifted out by what felt like two big hands - this occurred repeatedly. She saw herself on a hospital bed surrounded by people, viewing through what seemed like a veil. At times she was on a roof observing people standing on a wire like pigeons, watching below. She could travel instantly to places by thinking of them, viewing from high vantage points and traveling between locations like rivers. Water was a dominant element throughout. She heard someone speaking, possibly in Latin, while viewing a manuscript. She lived what seemed like normal life activities - going to work and being with family - but everything moved at an accelerated pace. After waking from the coma, she felt someone's presence in her room though she saw no one, and spent the night searching for this unseen presence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements that align with biblical accounts. The out-of-body experiences and ability to observe from above reflect the spirit's separation from the physical body. The sensation of being lifted by "two big hands" could represent divine intervention or angelic assistance, consistent with biblical accounts of God's protective hands (Isaiah 41:10). The presence she sensed but could not see after awakening might relate to spiritual awareness or angelic presence. The hearing of possibly Latin speech while viewing a manuscript could suggest sacred or religious content. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the experience was fragmented and influenced by medical condition. The water symbolism and traveling between places like rivers, while unusual, don't contradict biblical teachings. The experience lacks clear religious imagery but contains no elements that oppose scripture. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Cardiac arrest with pulmonary edema, required defibrillation, 12-day coma documented | Multiple observations including seeing self on bed, people on roof, but details vague due to coma state | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self on hospital bed | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||
| 827 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 799 Robert B NDE 2525 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1robert_b_nde_2525.html | 1994 | 2006 | M |
In 1994, Robert underwent surgery for a stomach rupture from a previous 1989 exploratory surgery. With only 50% lung capacity, he experienced multiple cardiac arrests in intensive care over five days. He recalls waking underwater, briefly seeing people on shore at a funeral, then traveling as a spirit without form over countryside, hills, and water. He found himself in caverns, wiggling through tunnels toward bright lights while hearing medical staff saying "Stay with us. Stay away from the lights." The nurses later confirmed he was wiggling on the gurney and crying during these episodes. He experienced a choice between flying over landscapes (good) versus black tunnels (evil). The experience included feelings of elation, joy, peace, and then despair. He saw beautiful music and brilliant, mystical light just before breaking through. He felt incredible peace and joy, harmony with nature, and understanding about the universe. Robert believes he was spared for a purpose, though uncertain what it is. He cites his mother-in-law who remained in coma until all children arrived to say goodbye, demonstrating mysterious powers of the spirit. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical themes of spiritual warfare and choice between light and darkness. The bright light he moved toward reflects biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5). The tunnels and choice between good (landscapes) and evil (black tunnels) parallels the biblical concept of choosing between life and death, blessing and curse (Deuteronomy 30:19). The beautiful music aligns with heavenly worship described in Revelation. His sense of being spared for a purpose reflects biblical concepts of divine providence and calling. The feeling of understanding everything about the universe momentarily echoes biblical promises of knowing fully (1 Corinthians 13:12). Unbiblical elements: None identified. While some might interpret the choice between landscapes and tunnels as unusual, it aligns with biblical imagery of two paths - the narrow way leading to life and broad way to destruction. His belief that the spirit lives on regardless of religion, while potentially universalist, was stated as personal belief rather than revealed knowledge. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Multiple cardiac arrests in intensive care unit over five days, post-surgical complications | Nurses confirmed patient wiggling and crying during episodes when experiencing tunnels/lights | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard medical staff instructions | 1.00 | Nurses | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 828 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 975 Roberta NDE 2844 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1roberta_nde.html | 1975 | 2006 | 8 | F |
At age 8 in 1975, Roberta deliberately tested the waters at a closed beach section with a dangerous drop-off, despite her mother's warnings and inability to swim. After falling past the drop-off, she began drowning. Initially panicking while thrashing underwater, she suddenly felt peaceful and left her body, watching herself tumble in the water. Though she didn't experience a tunnel, an intense ray of light wrapped around her, feeling incredibly warm and comforting. She had a conversation with Jesus or a higher power, hearing a voice but seeing no one except her own body below. They discussed humanity's purpose (love) and she was told it wasn't her time, which made her deeply sad as the feelings were so comforting she didn't want to return. Her mother pulled her from the water (having seen someone drowning without realizing it was her daughter). Roberta felt profound loss and wanted to return to the water to regain those incredible feelings. She experienced incredible peace, joy, and harmony with the universe, understanding everything momentarily. After the experience, she became more empathetic with abilities to sense things, getting "butterflies" when sensing events, and had some visions, though these abilities decreased over the years. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains multiple elements strongly consistent with biblical accounts. The conversation with Jesus or a divine presence aligns with personal encounters with Christ described in scripture. The message about love being humanity's purpose directly reflects Jesus' greatest commandments to love God and others (Matthew 22:37-39). The warm, comforting light corresponds to biblical descriptions of God as light and love. Being told "it's not your time" reflects divine sovereignty over life and death (Ecclesiastes 3:2). The incredible peace and joy match biblical descriptions of divine peace. Understanding everything momentarily echoes 1 Corinthians 13:12 about knowing fully. Her increased empathy and sensitivity afterward could represent spiritual gifts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements contradicting biblical teaching. Her uncertainty about traditional religions is a personal position rather than a revealed teaching from the experience. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Near-drowning incident at beach, unable to swim, went past drop-off | Detailed conversation with divine being about love as purpose, told not her time, mother confirmed drowning rescue | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Watched self drowning from outside body | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 829 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 745 Robin G NDE 21083 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1robin_g_nde.html | 1993 | 2006 | 19 | F |
On March 1, 1993, nineteen-year-old Robin gave birth to her daughter after seven hours of excruciating labor. Despite the doctor's instructions not to push, she couldn't resist the urge. After delivery, she tore her cervix and began hemorrhaging, with her blood pressure dropping rapidly ("bottoming out"). The nurse noted she was going into shock and becoming unconscious. Robin then felt complete calm with no pain whatsoever. Without feeling the transition, she found herself standing at the head of her bed, observing herself, the nurse, and doctor. She heard them discussing stitching her cervix to stop the bleeding. She watched the nurse walk to a silver tray and pick up a packet. Though she tried saying "I am awake," her physical lips weren't moving. The nurse opened the packet and placed smelling salts under her nose. Remarkably, Robin smelled it before her body did, then suddenly returned to her body, slapping the nurse's hand away and insisting she had been awake the whole time. The hemorrhaging had stopped and she was stable. When she told the doctor the next day, he simply said "Sometimes that happens." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical concepts of the spirit's ability to separate from the physical body. The complete peace and calm she experienced despite the medical crisis reflects the divine peace described in scripture that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7). Her ability to observe events while unconscious demonstrates spiritual awareness beyond physical limitations. The clear consciousness and heightened awareness during the crisis could reflect the eternal nature of the human spirit created in God's image. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements that contradict biblical teachings. While brief and focused on the medical emergency, it demonstrates the reality of spiritual existence separate from the physical body without any unbiblical content. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Childbirth hemorrhage causing shock, torn cervix, blood pressure bottoming out | Specific observations: nurse picking packet from silver tray, smelling salts applied, heard discussion of stitching cervix | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw self and medical staff from above | 1.00 | Nurse and doctor | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||
| 830 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 894 Richard S NDE 2694 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1richard_s_nde_2694.html | 1943 | 2006 | 11 | M |
Around 1943, eleven-year-old Richard was playing on a Davis Raft (multiple logs deep) at a wharf when a wave from a passing cargo ship threw him into the ocean. Wearing heavy winter clothing and boots, unable to swim, he sank toward the bottom while looking up at light between the logs. He repeatedly tried surfacing but was trapped beneath the logs that shifted to block his escape. On his third descent, he had an out-of-body experience. First, he witnessed his empty classroom seat while hearing his teacher Mrs. Hall telling the class that Dick wouldn't be coming to school because he had drowned the day before - a precognitive vision of the next day. He then heard beautiful music, noticed fish around him, and saw a bright mystical light. He suddenly popped up between the logs, grabbing hold while calling for help. Two loggers and his father rescued him, having difficulty making him release his grip on the log. His father wrapped him in a blanket and took him home. His mother was angry about the incident. He stayed in bed in a dark room for several days before recovering. The experience left him with lasting memories of the bright light and beautiful music, and a strong belief that everyone has an out-of-body experience at death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains several biblical elements. The out-of-body experience and spiritual existence separate from the physical body aligns with biblical teaching about the human spirit. The bright, mystical light corresponds to biblical descriptions of divine light and God as light (1 John 1:5). The beautiful music resembles heavenly worship described in Revelation. His precognitive vision, while unusual, has biblical precedent in prophetic visions and God's foreknowledge. The lasting spiritual impact and belief in the soul's continuation after death aligns with biblical immortality of the soul. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The precognitive element of seeing his teacher's announcement, while unusual, doesn't contradict scripture as God's foreknowledge and prophetic visions are biblical concepts. His later liberal religious views are personal choices rather than teachings from the experience itself. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Near-drowning, trapped under logs, unable to swim, heavy winter clothing and boots | Precognitive vision of empty classroom seat and teacher's announcement, saw bright light and heard music | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 1 | Precognitive vision of classroom next day | 0.00 | Father and two loggers | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 831 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 814 R.T.F. NDE 21166 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1rtf_nde.html | 1968 | 2006 | M |
During advanced Hodgkin's disease treatment with radiation therapy in June 1968, R.T.F. experienced a profound near-death experience. While hospitalized, he first perceived his hospital room through the multi-faceted eyes of a spider or fly in the ceiling corner, viewing his own pale, lifeless body on the bed with a prism-like perspective. His essence then floated through a gray fog-like swirling mist and arrived at a massive stone staircase, which he ascended by floating upward. At the top of the stairs, he encountered a large, ancient oak door. Unable to descend (as this would mean returning to a useless body), he sensed movement behind the dense door. As it opened slightly, his being was inundated with a warm, bright white light accompanied by awareness of eternal and infinite peace. He experienced harmonious music felt rather than heard, and sensed an exquisite natural order beyond any imagined perfection. The door never fully opened but closed abruptly in an authoritative manner. Through a keyhole in the door, he glimpsed the same perfection and became aware of an "admission conference" being conducted. He heard snippets: "A mistake has been made," "It is not yet his time," and "There is work or a mission yet to be completed." His being was crushed to understand he was being returned to his body for a unique purpose. Upon return, he felt intense sadness and grief, experiencing physical emotion and feeling he could "cry enough to fill the oceans." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife, including an out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical form, ascending to a higher realm via stairs (reminiscent of Jacob's ladder), encountering a door or gate (similar to the "narrow gate" in Matthew 7:13-14), experiencing divine light and perfect peace, and being sent back with a mission to complete. The authoritative closing of the door and decision about timing reflect divine sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: The initial perception through a spider or fly's eyes (multi-faceted vision) is unusual and not found in biblical accounts. The gray fog or mist as a transitional space differs from biblical descriptions. The absence of explicitly identified divine beings (no mention of God, Jesus, or angels) and the impersonal nature of the "admission conference" lack the personal divine encounters typical in scripture. The experience focuses more on cosmic consciousness than personal relationship with the divine. |
6 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Advanced Hodgkin's disease with radiation therapy, life-threatening condition but clinical death not recorded | Unique multi-faceted spider vision, specific details about door and staircase, awareness of admission conference | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Radiation treatment | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Viewed self through spider/fly eyes | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 832 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 835 Ruby L NDE 2586 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ruby_l_nde.html | 1969 | 2006 | F |
In 1969, Ruby L experienced a near-death event during a miscarriage with severe bleeding that brought her close to death. While medical staff worked to stop the hemorrhaging, she found herself floating on the ceiling of the hospital room, observing the scene below. From this elevated perspective, she could see herself lying on the table as doctors and nurses worked frantically on her body. Her husband and sister were present, and she distinctly heard her sister take her hand and say, "She is so cold" - a statement her sister later confirmed having made. The physical sensations were remarkable - Ruby felt wonderfully light and free, as if a great weight had been lifted from her. Despite having six children at home whom she loved dearly and a husband she adored, she experienced no thought of them and felt no desire to return to her body. She sensed a presence or something over her left shoulder but didn't turn to look, concentrating instead on not returning to her physical form. The feelings of peace and wellbeing were beyond description - she felt "so good" in a way that transcended normal human experience. The experience was relatively brief before she found herself back in her body. The overwhelming desire to remain in that state of lightness and freedom stayed with her. Even decades later, the experience remains as clear as the day it happened, strengthening her faith and eliminating any doubt about the afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains core biblical elements including a clear out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical body, similar to Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3. The overwhelming peace and joy align with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The sensing of another presence suggests angelic or divine accompaniment. The experience strengthened her faith and removed fear of death, reflecting the transformative spiritual encounters described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience, while brief and simple, contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. The lack of explicit divine identification or heavenly imagery simply makes it a limited rather than unbiblical experience. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 14 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe bleeding during miscarriage, near death condition | Specific observation of sister saying "She is so cold" while holding hand, later confirmed | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard sister's comment about coldness | 1.00 | Sister | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 833 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 865 Roger M NDE 2642 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1roger_m_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-04-04 | 2006 | M |
On April 4, 2003, Roger M suffered a severe accident, falling approximately fifteen feet and going through a plate glass window. The fall resulted in multiple broken bones and complete laceration of all major arteries in his right arm, causing massive blood loss that brought him to clinical death. He remained unconscious for three days, regaining consciousness on April 7. During the moments after losing consciousness, Roger experienced a profound transformation of existence. As shock set in and blood poured from his severed arteries, he felt extreme cold and his breathing became increasingly shallow. He distinctly remembers taking his last breath, after which his entire spectrum of existence changed completely. The coldness was instantly replaced by the warmest feeling he had ever known - not external heat, but warmth from within his being. All earthly pressures, fears, and emotions lifted, replaced by indescribable peace and tranquility. Roger's senses merged into one all-inclusive awareness. He perceived everything as the most intense light imaginable - hundreds of times brighter than the sun yet not painful to experience. This light was the source of everything, and Roger became one with it in a way that transcended human understanding. He describes the reunion with this source as souls being "part of an atom that had been split with all the destructive force of the universe and then suddenly come back to form a single atom again." This atom contained every experience ever thought, felt, or imagined. Nothing beckoned or persuaded him; souls simply know where they belong. Upon returning to consciousness three days later, Roger experienced profound grief - not for missing his family (as the experience seemed to last only minutes) but because he had absolute knowledge of the beautiful awareness that follows this life. The experience left him with an understanding that regardless of earthly experience, souls will exist in ways that human thoughts and words cannot adequately express. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly resonates with biblical themes of divine light (1 John 1:5 - "God is light"), union with the divine (John 17:21 - "that they may all be one"), and transformation through death (1 Corinthians 15:51-52). The overwhelming peace transcends human understanding (Philippians 4:7). The concept of returning to a source and souls knowing where they belong echoes Ecclesiastes 12:7 - "the spirit returns to God who gave it." The lasting transformation and loss of fear of death align with 2 Corinthians 5:1-8. Unbiblical elements: The description of souls as parts of atoms and the impersonal nature of the divine source lean toward pantheistic rather than biblical theistic concepts. The absence of personal divine encounter or identification of God/Jesus differs from biblical accounts. The idea that "our souls just know where we belong" without mention of judgment or divine decision lacks biblical framework. |
2 | Other | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Massive blood loss from severed arteries, cessation of breathing, clinical death | Profound transformation of consciousness, detailed description of light experience, but no verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Experience of cosmic consciousness and light | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 834 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 847 Ron C NDE 2610 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ron_c_nde.html | 1968 | 2006 | M |
In the summer of 1968 at Stone Brook beach in Long Island, New York, young Ron C nearly drowned after being challenged by his older brother to swim to an island approximately thirty feet away. After making it across, he became exhausted and panicked when his brother told him the water was rising. Attempting to swim back, he made it halfway before his strength gave out. He went under three times, with his last sight being the lifeguard on shore. Ron's experience began with complete darkness - pitch black with no bodily sensation, just floating with unexplainable joy. Looking up, he saw a white light far in the distance and found himself moving toward it. The light seemed bright but soft, and he kept moving steadily toward it. During this journey, he experienced incredible feelings of joy, love, and peace that he describes as the best feeling of his entire life - a sensation he cannot fully explain in words. The experience included a profound sense of understanding everything about the universe, though specific details weren't retained. He felt he was in a clearly mystical, unearthly realm. The vision seemed panoramic, as if he could see all around himself. Eventually, the scene turned pitch black again, and he awoke on the beach with paramedics present. In an surge of energy, he got up and ran all the way home. The experience had a lasting religious impact on Ron, who was raised Catholic but not practicing at the time. He became more religious afterward, transitioning to Christianity, and gained an unshakeable conviction about the reality of the afterlife that has stayed with him throughout his life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic biblical elements including movement toward divine light (similar to numerous biblical accounts of God's glory), overwhelming peace and joy characteristic of divine presence, and a transformative spiritual awakening. The journey toward light parallels the biblical metaphor of moving from darkness to light (John 8:12). The lasting religious transformation and increased faith reflect genuine spiritual encounter. The involuntary return to life suggests divine sovereignty over the timing of death. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While the experience is relatively simple and lacks explicit divine identification, it contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. The movement from darkness to light and the transformative joy align well with biblical descriptions of divine encounter. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Drowning incident, went under three times before losing consciousness | Mystical light experience and floating sensation, but no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw white light and moved toward it | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 835 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 862 Sherry W NDE 2637 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sherry_w_nde.html | 1990 | 2006 | F |
Sherry attempted suicide by taking a bottle of muscle relaxants on February 5, 1990. She was unable to breathe and everything went black as she felt herself drifting away. Medical staff worked frantically to resuscitate her, stating "We're losing her." During the experience, Sherry found herself floating approximately ten feet above her body, observing the medical team working on her from this elevated perspective. She could clearly see doctors and nurses connecting monitors and performing resuscitation efforts. She was then drawn upward into darkness before finding herself in a standing/floating position with an unseen guide beside her. She observed a bright light in the distance and began moving toward it through what appeared to be clouds rather than a tunnel. Along the journey, she noticed silhouettes of countless people in bright purple against the pitch-black surroundings. She heard incredible vocal music without instruments or words. The light she approached was brighter than the sun - a wonderful, glowing, luminous white light emanating love, life, and serenity. Communication occurred through feelings rather than words. Standing before this light, she felt a mixture of fear and calm, knowing that passing through would grant her answers to everything. However, she made the conscious decision to return for her six-month-old baby. She awoke days later in the intensive care unit. The experience left her with occasional precognitive dreams and strong intuitive feelings about people's true nature. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical form aligns with scriptural concepts of the soul's existence independent of the body. The brilliant white light she encountered resonates with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The presence of a guide parallels biblical accounts of angels accompanying souls. The multitude of souls she observed could correspond to the "great cloud of witnesses" mentioned in Hebrews. The overwhelming feelings of love, peace, and the promise of complete knowledge align with biblical descriptions of being in God's presence. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks explicit Christian imagery such as Jesus, judgment scenes, or clear heavenly or hellish realms. The purple silhouettes and abstract nature of the beings differ from biblical descriptions of recognizable saints or angels. The communication through feelings rather than verbal interaction, while not contradicting scripture, differs from biblical accounts where clear verbal exchanges occur. The absence of any moral evaluation or life review also diverges from traditional Christian teachings about judgment after death. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clinical death explicitly stated with medical team working to resuscitate, patient heard "We're losing her" indicating critical status | Clear out-of-body observation from 10 feet above seeing specific medical procedures, monitors being connected, and medical team working | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed medical team from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 836 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 780 Shukri F NDE 2495 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1shukri_f_nde.html | 2004 | 2006 | M |
Shukri experienced an electric shock while working on January 30, 2004. He lost consciousness and felt trembling sensations. After one to two hours, he regained consciousness. During his unconscious state, Shukri experienced accelerated thoughts and time distortion. He saw many colors and shapes with very bright light emanating from them. He sensed presences around him, though he could not see distinct beings. He heard an unidentifiable voice and felt surrounded by a mystical light. The experience made him feel that human life is short and ultimately worthless in the greater scheme of things. Upon returning to consciousness, Shukri experienced lingering effects including feeling the earth "rolling" around him, developing migraines, and other illnesses. He remembered many past events during the experience and felt a sense of unity with the universe, understanding everything about it momentarily. The experience frightened him initially but left him with a deeper awareness of death's proximity and the need to prepare for it. He made a conscious decision to return to life, though the exact mechanism is unclear. The experience has reinforced his conservative religious beliefs and made him more conscious of living well in preparation for judgment day. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains elements that align with biblical accounts, including the presence of bright, mystical light which could represent divine glory or the light of God's presence. The sense of understanding everything about the universe momentarily echoes the biblical promise of complete knowledge in God's presence. The awareness of death's proximity and need for preparation aligns with biblical teachings about the importance of spiritual readiness. His renewed commitment to living well for the afterlife reflects biblical values of righteousness and judgment. Unbiblical elements: The statement that "life is worthless" contradicts biblical teachings about life being a precious gift from God with inherent value and purpose. The vague, non-personal nature of the experience lacks the relational aspect typically found in biblical encounters with the divine. No specific religious figures, heaven, hell, or judgment scenes were encountered, which differs from many biblical accounts of the afterlife. The abstract nature of colors and shapes without clear spiritual meaning diverges from the more concrete imagery typically found in scripture. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Electrical shock at work causing loss of consciousness for 1-2 hours | Only general visual phenomena (colors, lights) without specific observable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw colors and bright lights | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 837 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 800 Steve S NDE 21151 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1steve_s_nde.html | 2001 | 2006 | M |
Steve experienced a heart attack on June 22, 2001, with excruciating chest pain. His last memory before losing consciousness was a doctor removing his mask, climbing on top of him with knees on his shoulders, and stabbing him in the chest with a large syringe (likely adrenaline injection). After hearing a ringing noise similar to anesthesia, Steve's pain and fear vanished. He found himself floating in bright, non-tunnel light, moving weightlessly with complete coherence and awareness. The light was blue like halogen headlights, very bright but not painful to look at. He felt overwhelming peace, relief, and an incredible feeling of love that consumed him - emotions he describes as beyond normal human experience. Steve saw a large group of gray silhouettes without faces or distinct bodies to his left, and one figure standing alone below and to his right with outstretched hands, about ten feet below him. He interpreted this solitary figure as Jesus. The pull toward this figure was irresistible, and as he descended to take the offered hand, he heard his wife's voice saying "you better think about those boys" (referring to their two young sons). Immediately, he was "snatched away like a mail bag being grabbed by a hook on a locomotive" and slammed back into his body full of pain, fear, and hate. Steve emphasizes that while some say there's a choice to return, "God cheats" because the attraction to the divine presence is irresistible. His testimony has been particularly meaningful when shared with dying individuals and their families, bringing more fulfillment than church attendance. Notably, preachers were the only ones who made him feel like he was lying when sharing his experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts. The figure with outstretched hands that Steve identified as Jesus corresponds to Christ's welcoming nature and invitation to come to Him. The overwhelming love experienced reflects God's infinite love described throughout scripture. The bright but non-harmful light parallels biblical descriptions of divine light. The group of beings could represent the communion of saints or heavenly host. The intervention through his wife's voice about his children reflects God's sovereignty in determining our appointed time and His consideration of earthly responsibilities, particularly family obligations emphasized in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The description of God "cheating" by making the divine presence irresistible, while experientially honest, doesn't align with theological understanding of God's perfect nature and fairness. The gray, faceless nature of the beings lacks the personal recognition often described in biblical accounts. The intense hate felt upon return seems inconsistent with the transformative peace typically following divine encounters. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clear cardiac arrest requiring emergency adrenaline injection directly to heart | Specific details about medical intervention and clear observations of environment during OBE | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed medical procedure | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 838 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 775 Sandra P NDE 2493 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sandra_p_nde.html | 2006 | F |
Sandra experienced a near-death event sometime in the late 1980s. She remembers walking when everything suddenly went black. Her next memory is being revived via CPR. She recalls the experience vividly, as if it happened yesterday. During the experience, Sandra found herself floating on her back, moving feet-first toward a light at the end of what seemed more like clouds than a tunnel. She sensed the presence of people or bodies watching her journey, appearing as bright purple silhouettes against pitch blackness - too numerous to count. She heard incredible music being performed vocally without instruments or words, purely vocal harmonies. As Sandra traveled with her unseen guide toward the light, which grew bigger and brighter, she experienced a wonderful sense of peace despite initial confusion. She knew she was going to "a good place." The light was described as brighter than the sun - a glowing, luminous white light. She felt this light represented love, life, and serenity. Communication occurred through feelings rather than words. Standing before this light, she knew that walking through it would provide answers to everything she ever wanted to know. Without hearing words spoken, Sandra made the decision not to enter the light because she had a six-month-old baby she couldn't leave. She woke up a couple of days later in the intensive care unit. The experience has made her more certain about life after death and she feels it may have been a gift from God, though she remains uncertain how to use this gift. She kept the experience secret for the longest time, fearing others might think her crazy. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains numerous biblical elements including the bright white light representing divine presence, consistent with descriptions of God's glory. The multitude of observing souls parallels the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews. The vocal music without instruments resembles heavenly worship described in Revelation. The promise of complete knowledge upon entering the light aligns with 1 Corinthians 13:12 about knowing fully in God's presence. The presence of a guide reflects biblical accounts of angels accompanying souls. Her decision to return for her infant demonstrates the value of maternal responsibility recognized in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience, while not explicitly mentioning Jesus or God by name, contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. The abstract nature of the communication and the lack of specific religious imagery may simply reflect the preliminary nature of the experience, as she chose not to fully cross over. |
6 | Unknown | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | CPR was performed indicating cardiac/respiratory arrest but no other medical details provided | Specific descriptions of purple silhouettes, vocal music without instruments, but no verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw silhouettes and heard music | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||||
| 839 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 807 Sarah S NDE 2533 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sarah_s_nde.html | 2006 | F |
Sarah experienced a seizure at an unspecified date during her teenage years, resulting in clinical death with cessation of breathing and heart function. She remembers falling to the ground, and her next memory was being revived via CPR by her stepmother, after which she vomited. During her near-death state, Sarah found herself underwater, looking up through the water at a boat above her. The visual was similar to looking up from a swimming pool and seeing sunshine above the surface. In the boat was a person (she believes it was a man) with a bright light behind them. This figure was reaching out toward her with an extended hand as she swam upward toward the surface. Sarah felt she was drowning and struggling to reach the surface. Just before making contact with the extended hand, she experienced the sensation that she wasn't going to make it. At that critical moment, she was revived via CPR by her stepmother and immediately vomited, consistent with a drowning victim's response. The experience occurred in slow motion and was completely silent - there was no sound at all. Sarah felt scared during the experience, believing she was drowning. She saw the bright, unearthly light behind the figure in the boat but did not feel peace or joy, only fear of drowning. This experience significantly impacted her relationship with her stepmother, bringing them very close after the life-saving intervention. Sarah waited several days before telling her stepmother about the experience, and years before sharing it with friends. The drowning sensation and subsequent vomiting upon revival convinced her of the experience's reality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements. The figure reaching out from above with extended hand parallels biblical accounts of divine rescue and salvation, reminiscent of Peter sinking in water and Jesus reaching out to save him (Matthew 14:30-31). The bright light behind the figure could represent divine presence or glory. The underwater struggle toward light and salvation metaphorically reflects the biblical theme of being saved from death and brought into light. The intervention through her stepmother's CPR could be seen as God working through human agents to preserve life according to His will. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks typical biblical afterlife imagery such as heaven, hell, angels, or divine beings clearly identified. The fearful, drowning sensation without peace contradicts many biblical accounts of God's presence bringing peace even in transition. The absence of communication, life review, or spiritual insight differs from biblical revelatory experiences. The ambiguous identity of the reaching figure and the unusual underwater setting don't align with traditional biblical depictions of near-death transitions. |
5 | Home | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Seizure resulting in clinical death with breathing/heart function cessation, CPR performed | Unique underwater perspective and reaching figure, but no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/21/2025 | 1 | 0 | Underwater perspective of boat | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||||
| 840 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 749 Sébastien B NDE 2420 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1sebastien_b_nde.html | 1989 | 2006 | 14 | M |
Sébastien experienced two separate NDEs, first at age 14 (1989) and again at age 21 (1996). Both involved chest pain and loss of consciousness. First Experience (1989): While lying in bed ready to sleep, Sébastien felt intense chest pain. He then lifted upward toward the left corner of his room, surrounded by non-dazzling light more intense at the upper angle. He felt peaceful, safe, and relieved, experiencing a wellbeing that felt familiar and natural. Though he saw no beings, he didn't feel alone. He understood he was leaving permanently but felt this was normal. However, hearing his mother's voice from the adjacent bedroom (unusually clear despite the distance) triggered intense feelings of love for her and memories of their relationship. This pulled him back, and he woke in a sweat, immediately deciding not to discuss the experience. Second Experience (1996): During a weekend party after little food or sleep, Sébastien fainted in front of six or seven friends. He was immediately aware of where he was and was happy about departing. He was propelled at high speed through a tunnel of substantial light with walls of mist or cloud. The peace and wellbeing were mixed with sadness about how difficult it is to achieve this state on earth. He heard diffuse music and was determined not to return. His friend's persistent voice calling "Sébastien, stay with us, come back!" brought images of loving moments with family and friends. These memories felt identical to his current state of peace, creating an intense desire not to abandon these people. He was then disagreeably dragged back through the tunnel at high speed. Upon return, he lifted his chest screaming, then fainted again while friends held him and tried to revive him. Both experiences convinced him that this state of peace and understanding is natural, simple, and what humans are meant to achieve and share on earth. An elderly woman later approached him, confirming his experience was normal and encouraging him to accomplish his purpose. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experiences contain several biblical elements including the bright divine light, the tunnel or pathway to the afterlife, overwhelming peace and love consistent with God's presence, and the sense of divine purpose in returning. The intervention of loved ones' voices calling him back reflects God's use of human relationships in His sovereign plan. The elderly woman's confirmation could represent an angelic messenger or Spirit-led human encouragement. The understanding that this peaceful state is humanity's true nature aligns with being created in God's image. Unbiblical elements: The absence of explicitly Christian imagery (no Jesus, God, angels, heaven, or hell) diverges from traditional biblical accounts. The statement that achieving this state on earth is "simple" may underestimate the biblical teaching about humanity's need for salvation and divine grace. The lack of judgment, life review, or moral dimension differs from biblical teachings about accountability after death. |
5 | Home | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Two separate events with chest pain and loss of consciousness, second witnessed by multiple friends | Specific details about room corner, friends' actions, being slapped and held during revival | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard mother's voice from adjacent room | 0.00 | Multiple friends at party | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 841 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 908 Shelley S NDE 2720 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1shelley_s_nde.html | 2001 | 2006 | F |
Shelley experienced cardiac arrest during surgery on January 10, 2001. While on a gurney, she had an out-of-body experience where she viewed the scene from the side and above, observing several people including the surgeon working on her. She felt and knew she was dead but also knew it was okay. She then passed through a void or tunnel, floating in complete darkness that was entirely peaceful. She experienced incredible feelings of complete grace, ecstasy, peace, love, and joy. The darkness itself was graceful, and she gained an all-knowing understanding of "what is" through feeling rather than words. She sensed presences but saw no specific beings. There was a feeling and knowing of no time or space during the experience. Following the operation, Shelley experienced a life review like a revolving slideshow showing emotional items from her life. She gained incredible knowledge and extremely heightened awareness of all things. Many psychic gifts were heightened or released, including feeling people's energy and colors (auras), understanding thoughts, seeing into other dimensions, and having heightened sensitivity to light and sound. Significantly, at age seventeen, Shelley had a previous experience with beings (guides) who showed her future world events, including 9/11, though she didn't understand it at the time since the Twin Towers hadn't been built yet. The vision's meaning became clear when the event actually occurred. About six weeks after surgery, she was guided to a local physician who specialized in NDEs and had experienced one herself. This doctor helped Shelley stay anchored and understand her experience. Shelley considers this the most wonderful experience of her life and feels grateful to have returned with knowledge about life and death to share with family and friends. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical concepts of consciousness existing apart from the physical body. The peaceful void could represent transition to the divine realm. The overwhelming feelings of peace, love, and joy reflect biblical descriptions of God's presence. The life review parallels biblical teachings about life evaluation. The sensing of presences could indicate angels or heavenly beings. Her gratitude and desire to share spiritual knowledge with others reflects biblical evangelism. The guidance to find help suggests divine providence. Unbiblical elements: The prophetic vision of 9/11 and emphasis on psychic abilities (seeing auras, reading thoughts, seeing other dimensions) align more with New Age concepts than biblical spiritual gifts. Scripture warns against certain forms of divination and emphasizes spiritual gifts should glorify God and build up the church. The absence of explicitly Christian elements (Jesus, God, heaven) and the focus on personal psychic development rather than relationship with God raises concerns. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest during surgery with medical team present | Specific out-of-body observations of surgical team working, viewing from side and above | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed surgical team from OBE perspective | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 842 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 974 Teresa M NDE 2843 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1teresa_m_nde.html | 1993 | 2006 | F |
Teresa M experienced a severe infection that led to a life-threatening medical crisis requiring emergency transport from a small town hospital to a larger facility in Winnipeg. Initially misdiagnosed and given only pain medication, her condition deteriorated overnight with red patches appearing all over her body. Her husband demanded immediate medical attention, and blood tests revealed she was critically ill with severe infection. During the ambulance transport, she lost consciousness multiple times while fighting to stay alive. During this critical period, Teresa had an out-of-body experience where she found herself traveling through a dark tunnel feet-first at incredible speed. The tunnel appeared black with rings around it like a vacuum hose, which frightened her as she initially thought she might be going to hell based on her Catholic beliefs. Despite not seeing or hearing anyone directly, she felt a presence with her. In her fear, she spoke directly to God saying "Father, do with me as you will, I hand my life over to you." Immediately upon surrendering her life to God, she returned to her body where the ambulance attendant was slapping her face and calling her name, saying they thought they had lost her. Teresa reports that her life changed significantly after this experience. She and her husband became foster parents, helping many children. She works harder at being a better person and thanks God for giving her another chance at life. She reports gaining increased awareness of people's feelings and sometimes knowing what they will say before they speak. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences. The tunnel or passageway aligns with biblical descriptions of transitions between earthly and spiritual realms. The sense of a divine presence without visible form reflects biblical encounters with God's presence. Most significantly, her surrender to God's will ("Father, do with me as you will") demonstrates biblical faith and trust in divine sovereignty. Her immediate return to life following this surrender could be interpreted as divine intervention in response to faith. The lasting positive life changes, including service to children through foster care, align with biblical calls to care for orphans and vulnerable children. Unbiblical elements: The initial fear of going to hell based solely on downward movement reflects more cultural Catholic imagery than biblical theology, though the fear itself is not unbiblical. The experience lacks many common biblical NDE elements such as life review, encounters with angels or deceased relatives, visions of heaven or hell, or receiving specific divine messages or purpose. However, the absence of these elements does not make the experience unbiblical, merely less comprehensive than some accounts. |
5 | Ambulance | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening infection requiring emergency transport, critical condition confirmed by medical tests | No specific veridical observations reported, only subjective tunnel experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 843 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 820 Terry M NDE 2551 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1terry_m_nde.html | 1963 | 2006 | 6 | M |
At age six, Terry M was exploring a construction site with a friend when he experienced vertigo while looking into a rectangular opening to the basement. He fell head-first onto the concrete floor below, fracturing his skull and remaining unconscious for approximately ten minutes. During this time, he experienced what he describes as an "impression of light" that created a complete sense of certainty and knowing that continues to affect him decades later. While unconscious, Terry found himself encompassed in a realm of light where he was not confined to localized consciousness but experienced an expanded awareness that superseded ordinary understanding. He describes being both surrounded by and unified with this light, experiencing it as his true self rather than something external. The quality of this light conveyed absolute knowledge that physical existence is of no consequence to one's permanent existence. Colors appeared much brighter, objects lost their solid quality, and the usual rules of space and time ceased to apply. He felt completely unified with everything, experiencing incredible peace, joy, and understanding about the universe. After regaining consciousness, Terry was taken home where he gave confused responses to questions about his identity and perception. He spent three days in the hospital for observation, with doctors expressing amazement that he survived the trauma. The experience left him with no fear of death, understanding that physical existence is unnecessary for true existence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly features divine light, which aligns with biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5) and encounters with divine presence. The sense of unity with the divine, understanding of eternal existence beyond physical death, and the transformative nature of the encounter reflect biblical themes. The complete peace and joy experienced resonates with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The lasting impact eliminating fear of death parallels biblical teachings about eternal life. The sense of receiving complete knowledge or understanding, while temporary, reflects biblical concepts of divine revelation. Unbiblical elements: The description of being unified with or becoming the light itself could be interpreted as inconsistent with biblical distinctions between Creator and creation. The statement that religion is "of no consequence to complete existence" contradicts biblical emphasis on faith and relationship with God. The absence of personal encounter with God, Jesus, angels, or any beings differs from many biblical accounts. The emphasis on impersonal light and consciousness rather than personal relationship with the divine may reflect more Eastern or universalist concepts than biblical theology. |
5 | Other | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Skull fracture from head-first fall onto concrete, unconscious for 10 minutes, hospitalized for observation | No specific veridical observations, entirely subjective light experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||||
| 844 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 903 Theodore R NDE 2711 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1theodore_r_nde.html | 2006 | 2006 | M |
Theodore R had been experiencing increasing seizure activity when, during a post-seizure "buzz zone" state of partial consciousness, he took forty 100mg tablets of the antidepressant Elavil in what became a suicide attempt. He was rushed to the hospital emergency room where he lost consciousness and had a near-death experience. During the experience, Theodore floated above his body and could see the doctors and nurses in his room working on him. As he continued floating away from his body, he noticed increasing calmness and heard soft, gentle sounds he couldn't identify. The further he traveled, the more he heard voices calling him to continue coming. He began seeing shapes of people without distinct faces or genders, all showing him unprecedented love, understanding, and compassion. These beings conveyed total acceptance and love beyond anything he had experienced in life. While immersed in this loving environment, he began hearing another voice telling him to "drink this." Initially resistant, he eventually complied with the persistent voice telling him to drink all of something that tasted horrible. The next thing he remembered was waking up in the hospital, angry that he couldn't stay with those loving beings. Since the experience, he has continually sought ways to return to that state of perfect love and acceptance, though he promised his wife he wouldn't attempt suicide again. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with observation of medical personnel aligns with numerous biblical and documented NDE accounts. The encounter with loving beings showing compassion could represent angels or heavenly beings described in scripture. The overwhelming love and acceptance experienced reflects biblical descriptions of divine love. The voice directing him to drink something for healing parallels biblical accounts of divine intervention and healing. His return to life after the experience could be interpreted as God's purpose for him continuing on earth. Unbiblical elements: The suicide attempt context is problematic from a biblical perspective, as suicide is generally considered sinful. His ongoing desire to return to that realm through death, even without active suicide plans, suggests an unhealthy preoccupation contradicting biblical teachings about the sanctity and purpose of earthly life. The beings lacking distinct identity or clear divine attribution differs from biblical accounts typically identifying angels or divine presence clearly. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening Elavil overdose requiring emergency treatment | Floating above body seeing medical staff, but no specific verifiable details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw doctors and nurses in emergency room | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 845 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 836 Susan A NDE 2587 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1susan_a_nde.html | 2000 | 2006 | F |
Susan A had multiple near-death experiences related to cardiac issues. In 1995, while in the intensive care unit, she witnessed divine light emanating from behind a curtain with an overwhelming vibrational quality she recognized as God's presence. Frightened by the responsibility of such a visitation and concerned for her two children (one disabled), she asked "not now" and the presence immediately withdrew, which she later regretted. In April 2000, she underwent what was supposed to be routine bypass surgery but developed hemorrhagic complications requiring three open-heart surgeries in three days. She remained on a respirator for 45 days. During one surgery, she became conscious despite her eyes being taped shut and watched the procedure for over seven minutes, hearing every word including the surgical countdown clock. Unable to signal the anesthesiologist, she "traveled through a crack" to an alabaster-like realm with pools and gardens where she underwent a life review described as being "tended to, taught, loved and replenished." In November 2000, she experienced complete cardiac and respiratory arrest. She found herself in a dark tunnel resembling a drainage pipe with smiling faces in the shadows of the walls - she somehow "knew" every one of them without understanding how. At the tunnel's end was the same God-light from 1995, with her deceased "Nana" positioned between her and the light. Her grandmother communicated without words that it wasn't Susan's time unless she chose it, suggesting she shouldn't. When shown her daughter, Susan asked for strength and immediately returned to her body. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Multiple elements strongly align with biblical accounts: divine light representing God's presence (1 John 1:5), the tunnel as a transition between realms, encounter with deceased loved ones, and the life review process. The immediate divine response to her request demonstrates God's mercy and sovereignty. The grandmother's role as an intermediary figure and the element of choice about returning reflect biblical themes of free will and divine timing. The transformative effects including increased openness and willingness to be authentic align with biblical spiritual growth. Unbiblical elements: Some elements require careful consideration: The ability to "travel through cracks" to other realms and the description of recognizing unknown entities in the tunnel walls lack clear biblical precedent. Her reported psychic abilities and special knowledge about the future, while possibly representing spiritual gifts, could also align with practices scripture warns against. The overall framework remains largely compatible with biblical understanding despite these elements. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Multiple cardiac arrests, three open-heart surgeries, respiratory arrest, all in hospital setting | Conscious during surgery for 7+ minutes, heard countdown clock, aware of being taped shut | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Aware during surgery despite anesthesia | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 846 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 928 Suzanne R NDE 21308 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1suzanne_r_nde.html | 1972 | 2006 | F |
As a child, Suzanne R had an accident at a club where she hit her head against the edge of a locker while running in the locker room. She passed out from the impact and briefly regained consciousness once as her sisters dragged her to the reception area, where a clerk began yelling before she lost consciousness again. During her unconscious state, Suzanne experienced being outside her family car looking in while they were driving, presumably to get medical help. She could see the road they were traveling and had a clear view into the car. Most remarkably, she could see herself slumped against the window with her head pressed against it, and specifically noticed how her hair was crushed up against the window - a detail she observed from outside the vehicle. This observation of her own physical appearance from an external vantage point was so vivid and specific that it remained with her for decades. Suzanne never told anyone about this experience as a child because she didn't believe it had really happened. Years later, when she learned about out-of-body experiences, she realized this explained her childhood memory. She still has a lump on her head from the original injury. The experience opened her awareness to a wider metaphysical world and influenced her spiritual journey from Catholicism toward a path between Catholic and Neopagan beliefs. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience itself aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences where consciousness separates from the physical body (2 Corinthians 12:2-3). The specific, detailed observation of her physical body from an external perspective suggests a genuine spiritual experience rather than hallucination. The lasting impact on her spiritual awareness reflects the transformative nature of divine encounters described in scripture. The experience served as a catalyst for spiritual seeking, though the direction of that seeking diverged from orthodox Christianity. Unbiblical elements: The evolution of her spiritual path from Catholicism toward Neopagan beliefs represents a significant departure from biblical Christianity. Neopaganism typically involves nature worship, polytheism, or magical practices that scripture explicitly prohibits. While the initial experience itself contains no inherently unbiblical elements, the spiritual trajectory it initiated led away from biblical faith rather than toward it. This suggests the importance of proper spiritual guidance and biblical grounding when interpreting such experiences. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Head injury causing unconsciousness, has permanent lump from impact | Very specific observation of her hair crushed against window from outside the car | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw herself in car from outside | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 4 | ||||||||||
| 847 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 822 Tawnie J NDE 2556 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tawnie_j_nde.html | 1949 | 2006 | F |
Tawnie J, as a young child around 1949, was suffocated by her two older brothers who rolled her tightly in a feather quilt with her arms pinned at her sides, then both lay across her body. Unable to breathe due to their weight and the quilt material being sucked into her mouth and nostrils, she experienced a near-death event during which she had a remarkable out-of-body experience. From a vantage point near the ceiling above the bed, Tawnie observed the entire scene below. She saw her brothers lying parallel across the quilt containing her body, with their feet toward the door and arms extended beyond her wrapped form. She then witnessed her mother and sister enter the room, with her mother pointing at the quilt and ordering the boys to get off while her sister stood to the mother's left. She observed specific details: her mother pointed with her right hand, her sister looked first at the brothers then at their mother, and each brother looked back over their shoulders - the oldest over his left shoulder and the second oldest over his right shoulder. Though she saw her mother's mouth move and knew what was said, she doesn't recall hearing actual sounds. Tawnie's next memory was being conscious with her brothers gone, her mother standing at the foot of the bed watching, and her sister sitting on the bed edge beside her as she shook violently with her legs bouncing up and down. The family never discussed the incident. Her second oldest brother committed suicide in 1967, and her oldest brother claims not to remember the event. The experience left her with lasting effects including frequent episodes of waking up trapped at the bottom of her bed and a persistent fear of suffocation. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with precise observation of family members' positions and actions from an impossible vantage point aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. The life-threatening nature of the event and the consciousness existing separate from the physical body reflects biblical understanding of the soul's independence from the body. Her development of religious faith as the only member of an agnostic/atheist family suggests the experience may have opened her to spiritual realities, leading her to conservative/fundamentalist faith despite her upbringing. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks typical biblical NDE elements such as encounters with divine beings, life review, or heavenly visions. However, the absence of these elements doesn't make it unbiblical. Her reported psychic experiences and "unusual experiences" throughout life following the NDE could potentially involve practices scripture warns against, though she doesn't provide specific details. The traumatic nature of the experience and its origin in sibling violence represents a violation of biblical principles about protecting children. |
5 | Home | 7 | 15 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Suffocation by weight and obstruction, life-threatening for young child | Extremely specific details: exact positions of all family members, which shoulder each brother looked over | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | feather quilt blocking breathing | 4/22/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw scene from above near ceiling | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 848 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 838 Tristan Z NDE 2589 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tristan_z_nde.html | 1981 | 2006 | 15 | F |
Tristan experienced an NDE at age 15 following a suicide attempt involving alcohol and pill overdose. She was brought to a hospital emergency room where medical staff attempted to save her life, inserting tubes and performing stomach pumping procedures. During the medical crisis, she lost consciousness and entered respiratory arrest, requiring intensive medical intervention. During her out-of-body experience, Tristan found herself floating above the emergency room scene. She observed everything from an elevated perspective with remarkable clarity and a sense of emotional detachment. She could see a nurse standing beside someone on a gurney, and initially did not recognize the scene involved her own family. She noticed her parents and sister standing beside the person on the gurney, observing them talking but unable to hear their words. Time seemed suspended during this observation period. She described a complete absence of air movement or temperature sensation while floating above, noting this as distinctly different from normal physical experience. The experience culminated when she heard warning bells going off - a steady "ding, ding, ding" sound. She observed the people below looking alarmed, with her father wringing his hands and the nurse beginning to push the gurney. Initially, she felt detached curiosity about the scene, thinking it was "like watching a movie." The realization that she was observing her own body on the gurney struck her suddenly, accompanied by the thought "I'm not supposed to be up here!" She then returned to her body and awoke in the intensive care unit connected to monitoring equipment. The experience had a profound and lasting impact on Tristan. She reported that for the first time, she saw her parents as real individuals with their own emotions, not just in their roles as parents. The experience taught her that she could transcend pure emotion and reach a deeper, more objective mental state. She experienced no fear during the OBE, only calm observation and clarity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. The out-of-body experience aligns with passages suggesting the separation of spirit and body (2 Corinthians 12:2-3). The hovering or floating above the physical scene resembles descriptions of spiritual observation. The clarity of perception and the emotional detachment during the experience reflect a state of heightened spiritual awareness. The return to the body parallels biblical accounts of resurrection or restoration to life, such as the raising of Jairus's daughter or Lazarus. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks several common biblical NDE elements. There is no encounter with divine beings, angels, or deceased relatives. No life review with moral judgment occurred beyond the initial "slide show" of regrets. There was no tunnel, bright light, or entrance into heaven or hell. The experience was primarily observational without spiritual instruction or revelation of divine purpose. The context of suicide attempt, while not affecting the validity of the NDE itself, represents an action contrary to biblical teachings about the sanctity of life. |
6 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Respiratory arrest mentioned but unclear if cardiac arrest occurred | Observed specific scene details including family members and medical equipment | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw medical scene from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 849 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 979 Udon T NDE 2851 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1udon_t_nde.html | 2005 | 2006 | M |
Udon experienced a profound NDE in 2005 during a life-threatening medical crisis involving liver failure and severe blood loss. He was rushed from Laos to Thailand by ambulance and arrived at the hospital in critical condition. Placed in intensive care, he underwent blood transfusions but continued losing blood at an alarming rate. Throughout the night, medical staff performed numerous tests while he experienced extreme pain. The following morning, additional blood was flown in from Bangkok. A specialist attempted to stop the internal bleeding using an endoscope inserted through his stomach, a procedure described as extremely painful. During the endoscopic procedure, Udon suddenly lost consciousness and experienced a dramatic shift in awareness. All pain instantly ceased, replaced by a distinctive humming noise he described as the sound of powerful electrical current, yet beautiful like a perfect orchestra. He found himself in an extraordinary realm characterized by massive fluorescent light structures forming perfect waves. These lights seemed to control all structure and moved gently in waves. He became part of everything, moving with these light formations in perfect harmony. In this state, Udon experienced a profound expansion of consciousness. He suddenly understood everything - the world, himself, and all existence made perfect sense in an instant. He described knowing everything and having all questions answered simultaneously. There were no physical sensations of temperature, wind, or coolness - only the perfect fluorescent lights. He sensed energy beings like himself that were part of everything, though no individual entities appeared. The experience ended when he heard human voices expressing relief at his return, with someone saying "My God she's back" and "You went too far man!" Following the experience, Udon reported strange precognitive abilities, occasionally seeing events on television that he had witnessed the day before as "breaking news," which he finds disturbing. The clarity and understanding he possessed during the NDE largely faded upon return, though he retained the memory of having possessed complete universal knowledge. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains elements that resonate with biblical descriptions of divine encounters and spiritual transformation. The brilliant, otherworldly light recalls biblical descriptions of God's glory and divine radiance (1 Timothy 6:16). The sudden cessation of physical pain upon entering the spiritual realm parallels biblical promises of no suffering in God's presence (Revelation 21:4). The expansion of consciousness and understanding everything echoes biblical wisdom literature about divine knowledge. The unity with all existence could reflect the biblical concept of being "in Christ" where all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). Unbiblical elements: Several aspects diverge from traditional biblical NDEs. The absence of personal divine beings, angels, or God as a distinct entity contrasts with biblical accounts of throne room experiences. The description of becoming "part of everything" leans toward pantheistic concepts foreign to biblical monotheism. No moral dimension, life review, or judgment appeared. The fluorescent light structures controlling everything suggest an impersonal force rather than a personal God. The reported precognitive abilities post-NDE resemble divination or fortune-telling, which biblical texts prohibit. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening liver failure with severe blood loss documented | Mystical experience without specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 850 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 846 Vernon G NDE 2607 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vernon_g_nde.html | 1981 | 1981-11-24 | 2006 | M |
Vernon experienced a profound NDE on November 24, 1981, after falling backward 18 feet onto concrete, resulting in severe full-body injuries. As he began to fall, his entire life flashed before his eyes in a crystal-clear slideshow format, specifically showing all the things he should not have done. His immediate thought was concern for who would care for his three young children and wife, which gave him the will to fight for survival. He attempted to position his body during the fall to minimize damage, but the impact was devastating. Following the impact, Vernon experienced a remarkable separation of consciousness. His eyes remained open but he could not blink or move. He then witnessed his spirit sitting up out of his body, wearing the same blue jean jacket and clothes as his physical form. Looking down at his body on the concrete, he initially felt detached, thinking "it's just the shell I was trapped in anyway." However, part of his consciousness remained connected to his physical form, fighting to survive for his family. He could hear people gossiping about him and the things he had done wrong. During the experience, Vernon received what he described as "knowledge of the universe" - complete understanding of everything. A voice in his head warned him that if he got up, he would live in terrible pain for the rest of his life. Despite this warning, his love for his family motivated him to fight his way back. As his spirit was only halfway out of his body, he began the hardest fight of his life to stand up. As he struggled to rise before his spirit could completely separate, the universal knowledge began to fade. He succeeded in returning to his body and has lived with constant pain for nearly 25 years since, but considers it worthwhile to be with his family. Vernon's experience included both visual and auditory elements from the spiritual realm, a complete life review focused on moral failings, and temporary access to universal knowledge. He credits God the Father and Jesus for allowing him to return to care for his family. The experience eliminated his fear of death and strengthened his Catholic faith. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts of near-death spiritual experiences. The life review showing moral failings reflects biblical concepts of judgment and conviction of sin (Hebrews 4:13). The out-of-body experience parallels Paul's account in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3. The receipt of universal knowledge, though temporary, echoes biblical promises of divine wisdom and understanding. Vernon's attribution of his survival to God the Father and Jesus demonstrates faith recognition. His willingness to endure decades of pain for his family reflects Christ-like sacrificial love (John 15:13). The complete absence of death fear afterward shows the transformation described in Hebrews 2:15. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical theology throughout. The moral dimension of the life review, the conscious choice between departing and returning, the divine attribution, and the lasting spiritual transformation all align with scriptural principles. Even the warning about future pain if he chose to return reflects the biblical understanding that earthly life involves suffering while maintaining eternal hope. |
5 | Other | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening trauma from 18-foot fall onto concrete | Clear OBE with spirit separation, life review, and universal knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw spirit separate from body | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 851 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 864 Victor M NDE 2639 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1victor_m_nde.html | 1992 | 1992-12-24 | 2006 | M |
Victor, an Army serviceman, experienced a profound NDE on December 24, 1992, following orthopedic surgery for subluxation of cervical vertebrae 4-6 with bone graft from his hip. Post-operatively, he was placed on a Patient Controlled Analgesic (PCA) for pain management. Despite pushing the button repeatedly from 23:00 to 23:50 hours, no medication was delivered due to equipment malfunction. He was discovered the following morning (December 25) by an orthopedic ward nurse in respiratory arrest and cyanotic. Medical records documented the respiratory arrest and informed his family that recovery was unlikely. During the arrest, Victor found himself in an extraordinary realm completely free of physical pain and bodily sensations. He felt properly oriented and sensed he could move forward toward something he struggled to describe, understanding why others call it a "light." Initially, the experience felt wonderful - the immediate absence of post-surgical pain was absolutely blissful. His first conscious thoughts were amazement at this strange and wonderful place, wondering where he was and whether time existed there. He concluded that since he could remember asking the question, there was at least a progression of thought if not actual time. Victor felt compelled to proceed forward and sensed he was either communicating with or acquiring answers from unclear sources. He experienced complete bliss until a gradual realization emerged that something was wrong - he was in the wrong place and someone had made a mistake. This thought intensified into severe anxiety as he felt the urgent need to tell someone about the error. As his anxiety became unbearable, the blissful feeling diminished markedly. He was pulled back by an extremely strong, unpleasant aftershave scent that felt like ice picks in his nasal passages. Upon awakening in the ICU, the surgeon expressed amazement, stating "I've never had one that far gone come back." Hospital staff regarded his recovery with visible astonishment. An Army investigation followed but found no equipment fault. The experience permanently eliminated Victor's fear of death, though he finds others become unnerved when he discusses death with complete comfort. His Roman Catholic faith remained stable, but his values shifted significantly regarding what truly matters in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements. The movement toward light echoes biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5). The initial peace and freedom from pain align with biblical promises of paradise (Revelation 21:4). The sense of communication with unseen sources could represent angelic or divine interaction. The involuntary return after recognizing he was in the "wrong place" suggests divine sovereignty over life and death timing (Ecclesiastes 3:2). The complete elimination of death fear reflects biblical transformation (Hebrews 2:15). His maintained Roman Catholic faith and shifted values toward eternal matters demonstrate spiritual growth. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience's abstract nature - lacking specific religious imagery, throne rooms, or identified beings - doesn't contradict biblical theology but rather represents a limited glimpse of spiritual reality. The strong sensory return mechanism (aftershave scent) is unusual but not theologically problematic. The experience maintains consistency with Christian understanding of near-death phenomena. |
3 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Documented respiratory arrest following surgery with bone graft | Profound spiritual experience but no specific veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||||
| 852 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 871 Thomas R NDE 2657 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1thomas_r_nde.html | 1971 | 1971-12-24 | 2006 | M |
Thomas, a Navy serviceman, experienced an NDE on December 24, 1971, following a severe bicycle accident in San Diego. While taking a shortcut on a freeway on-ramp, his front tire fell into a storm drain with parallel bars, throwing him over the handlebars. He landed directly on the left side of his face, sustaining severe facial trauma. He has no memory of the actual accident, only learning details afterward from others and visiting the accident site after recovery. During emergency treatment, Thomas found himself floating above a hospital bed, observing his own body lying below. This realization caused no distress; instead, he felt totally at peace and comfortable. He watched two medical personnel enter and begin discussing whether to debride his facial wound with a copper brush or water. From his elevated position, he thought to himself that if he were still in that body, he would prefer they use water. He discovered he could move at will simply by thinking about it, floating up to hover just above the ceiling light fixture where he read a small identification sticker on the upper side of the lamp. The out-of-body state was characterized by complete peace, absence of pain, and a sense of joy at being able to float freely. He described being surrounded by a "friendly gray fog" with no visible boundaries or objects, experiencing no fear whatsoever. He found it entertaining to float around and read mundane things like the lamp sticker from his elevated vantage point. The experience ended when he awoke in recovery with his face completely bandaged. When Thomas told the doctor he had heard their discussion about the copper brush versus water and knew exactly where the sticker was located on top of the overhead light, the physician dismissed these observations, saying Thomas "could not know that" and had merely been dreaming after nearly not being revived. However, Thomas remains certain of the experience's reality. Before this event, he had feared death more than anything, avoiding all funerals. Since the NDE, he has never again feared death, understanding with absolute certainty that consciousness continues and that the transition is pleasant. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience aligns with several biblical concepts. The out-of-body experience parallels Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3 of being "caught up" whether in or out of the body. The complete peace and absence of pain reflect biblical promises about the afterlife state (Revelation 21:4). The ability to observe earthly events from a spiritual vantage point has precedent in biblical visions. The transformation from extreme death fear to complete peace about mortality reflects the spiritual transformation described in Hebrews 2:15, freeing those who through fear of death were subject to bondage. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks typical biblical NDE elements such as encounters with divine beings, life review, heaven or hell imagery, or moral/spiritual instruction. The "friendly gray fog" environment doesn't match biblical descriptions of spiritual realms. No mention of God, Jesus, angels, or deceased individuals appears. The experience was purely observational without divine commission or purpose revealed. While not contradicting scripture, the experience's limited scope provides minimal theological content. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 15 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe facial trauma from bicycle accident, near death mentioned | Heard specific medical discussion about copper brush vs water, saw sticker location on lamp | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard medical discussion | 1.00 | Emergency room doctor | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 853 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 913 Timothy T NDE 2735 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1timothy_t_nde.html | 1991 | 1991-08-10 | 2006 | M |
Timothy experienced a profound NDE on August 10, 1991, during a violent criminal attack by three armed men. After confronting intruders in his apartment who were weighing drugs, a confrontation ensued in the parking lot. One attacker swung a sword at him, which Timothy caught with his hands and kicked the attacker down. He then felt drumming on his head from another attacker with a bat. The pain became unbearable before everything went black. Suddenly, Timothy found himself observing the scene from above, seeing someone lying on the ground with three men standing over him - one with a sword, one with a bat, and one with a gun. He initially didn't recognize the person on the ground was himself, thinking "Hey what's going on? That's me down there." He began rising above the buildings and trees when a Large Hand appeared and held his hand. He then saw a magnificent being with bright, beautiful features, long silver hair and beard, wearing a bright, never-ending gown. Without speaking words, Timothy heard "It's okay. We are going home." The divine being led him through an otherworldly realm. To the right was a field where people were harvesting grain of some kind. To the left were shops along a beautiful, bright street. Notably, he observed benches similar to bus stop benches, which struck him as unusual. Throughout this journey, Timothy experienced internal conflict, screaming "NO, NO, NO" and protesting that he couldn't leave without saying goodbye to his family whom he loved. He then heard the most calming and peaceful voice telling him "It's Not My Time Yet!" The experience profoundly transformed Timothy's life and faith. Though not previously religious, he now considers himself saved by grace from his Creator. He gained certainty about the afterlife, knowing he won't be alone and where he'll be going. The experience taught him that selfish needs and thoughts are unimportant compared to the divine presence that holds our hand through life's difficulties. He learned that love is a power that knows no boundaries, even in death, and that forgiveness is central to spiritual truth. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts of divine encounters. The appearance of a majestic being with silver hair and bright garments matches descriptions of the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9) and Christ in Revelation (1:14). Being taken by the hand reflects biblical imagery of divine guidance (Isaiah 41:13). The otherworldly realm with harvest fields echoes Jesus' parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and harvest time (Matthew 13:24-30). The shops and street could represent the New Jerusalem with its streets. The voice declaring "not your time yet" demonstrates divine sovereignty over life and death. The transformation from non-religious to saved by grace perfectly reflects biblical salvation theology. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains strong biblical consistency throughout, including divine encounter, otherworldly realm resembling heaven, harvest imagery, divine sovereignty over death timing, and authentic spiritual transformation centered on grace and forgiveness. Even the unusual detail of benches doesn't contradict scripture and could represent places of rest in paradise. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening criminal attack with multiple weapons | OBE observation of attack scene, divine being encounter, otherworldly realm | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw attack scene from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 854 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 815 Wayne H NDE 2543 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wayne_h_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-08-24 | 2006 | M |
Wayne H was a pedestrian pushing a disabled car when struck from behind in August 1996. The impact was severe, bending frames on both cars. He regained consciousness in the emergency room knowing he would die. As he died, he experienced cessation of feeling, saw himself from above in an upper corner of the room viewing his body on the gurney. He sensed a presence and had communication beyond telepathy - instant sharing of knowledge. The wall became transparent revealing a flowing silver river with colored drops representing experiences of all who lived - the collective consciousness. He understood this as the "mind of God" containing omniscient knowledge of everything spoken, heard, and experienced. He had a controversial first-person experience of Jesus (called Josephus), perceiving him as having regular parents, an NDE during birth, and being hanged (not crucified) after followers conspired against him. Wayne experienced realms beyond realms, universes beyond dimensions, reviewing his past lives in other existences. When told to return, he felt himself falling backward through darkness until re-emerging in his body. He died again during surgery but had no second experience. The experience left him with changed religious views, believing all religions are interrelated with the same core message. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements including an out-of-body experience, encountering a divine presence, experiencing what he termed the "mind of God," and gaining special knowledge about spiritual realities. The river of life imagery resonates with biblical descriptions in Revelation. The concept of omniscient knowledge and collective consciousness aligns with divine omniscience. The experience of perfect peace and being "home" reflects biblical descriptions of heaven. Unbiblical elements: The account contains highly problematic elements contradicting core Christian doctrine. The claim that Jesus was not divinely conceived, was merely human, was hanged rather than crucified, and that his followers conspired against him directly contradicts Gospel accounts. The concept of past lives and reincarnation in other realms contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The universalist view that all religions lead to the same source conflicts with Jesus's exclusive claims in John 14:6. The description suggests a pantheistic worldview incompatible with biblical theism. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 0 | Clinical death with cessation of breathing and heart function explicitly stated, occurred in emergency room setting | Multiple specific observations including seeing self from above, experiencing collective consciousness, detailed visions of other realms, but primarily subjective/unverifiable content | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self from above in emergency room | 0.00 | Incompatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 855 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 951 Zulaykha NDE 21351 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1zulaykha_nde.html | 1986 | 2006 | 6 | F |
Six-year-old Zulaykha was taken to the hospital for a wrist injury when a car door was slammed on it. She received what appears to be an overdose of medication - three shots instead of one - which likely caused cardiac arrest. After the third shot, she shot up out of her body and looked down at the medical staff gathering around her body. She observed an old man on the next stretcher who seemed to see her. She then traveled through the heating duct into the waiting room where she saw both parents - her father holding her mother's hand, both looking worried. Throughout the experience, she felt immense joy beyond description. The only thing that diminished it was seeing her parents upset. She wanted them to realize she was happier this way and they should be celebrating. She experienced absolute knowledge that God existed beyond all doubt, understanding God as "the Real" with everything else paling in comparison to His infinity. Coming from an atheist family, she found it funny how wrong her parents were about God's non-existence. Though she wanted to remain in that state with God, it was imparted to her (not through words) that she must return. She obeyed and dove back into her body through her face. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including an out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical body, supernatural joy and peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7), and direct knowledge of God's existence and infinity. The communication without words aligns with spiritual communication described in scripture. Her obedience to the divine command to return reflects submission to God's will. The transformation from atheistic upbringing to belief in God demonstrates a profound spiritual awakening. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience led to increased religiosity and eventual conversion to Islam, but the core experience itself contains no elements that directly contradict biblical teachings. The absence of typical NDE features like life review or deceased relatives makes this a simpler, more focused experience on divine reality. |
2 | Hospital | 7 | 14 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Probable cardiac arrest from medication overdose (3 shots instead of 1), medical team gathered around body suggesting emergency | Specific observations of parents in waiting room - father holding mother's hand, both looking worried. Traveled through heating duct to distant location | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw parents in waiting room | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 856 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 950 Wan I NDE 2790 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wan_i_nde.html | 1995 | 2006 | 15 | M |
Fifteen-year-old Wan I experienced severe side effects from psychiatric medication after being misdiagnosed with ADHD instead of bipolar disorder. The incorrect medication caused three months of left-side paralysis, difficulty eating and speaking. One night, breathing slowed critically and his heart stopped intermittently. As coldness crept from his feet upward, he cried "I don't want to die!" His Muslim father whispered the Shahadah in his ear. As his vision turned white and hearing faded, he lost body awareness but remained conscious. He felt a comforting presence on his right side and was lifted upward. Feeling like "cold mist" without physical form, he floated up and saw himself from above with his father, uncle Muharram, and mother present. He continued rising, seeing his house rooftop and neighborhood from above. Turning toward a bright light he thought was the moon, he was instantly vacuumed through what felt like a tunnel at tremendous speed toward the light. As he approached, the light brought unprecedented peace and calm - like being embraced by a lover, the safety of a parent's arms. He saw figures in white like a congregation. A young man around seventeen to twenty who looked familiar smiled and raised his hand to signal stop. Wan immediately started breathing again and returned to his body. Later, viewing old photos, he recognized the young man as his grandfather who had died a year earlier, appearing as he looked in his twenties. The experience gave him psychic abilities to sense people's emotions and sometimes see their futures. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, tunnel of light, and encounter with a deceased relative in a youthful glorified state align with some biblical and traditional accounts. The unprecedented peace surpassing earthly experience reflects biblical descriptions of God's peace. The gathering of figures in white resembles biblical imagery of heaven. Islamic elements like the Shahadah align with Abrahamic monotheism. His grandfather preventing premature death suggests divine timing. Post-NDE focus on doing good and helping others reflects biblical values. Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic abilities to read people's emotions and predict futures raises concerns, as divination and fortune-telling are prohibited in scripture (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). His ability to sense "restless spirits" or ghosts conflicts with biblical teaching about the state of the dead. His universalist view that all religions share the same message contradicts biblical exclusivity. While maintaining Muslim faith, his relativistic approach to religious truth opposes biblical claims of unique salvation through Christ. |
1 | Home | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Heart stopping intermittently, cessation of breathing, clinical death symptoms with coldness creeping up body | Specific observations of family members positions from above, saw grandfather as young man later confirmed by photo | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self and family from above | 0.00 | Self via photograph | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 857 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1068 Ally D NDE 3019 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ally_d_nde.html | 1976 | 2007 | 16 | F |
Ally D experienced a profound NDE at age 16 when her abusive boyfriend strangled her with a dish towel during a domestic violence incident. She lost consciousness and stopped breathing for an estimated 10 minutes based on a cigarette that burned completely on the floor. During her experience, she found herself in a void of complete darkness with no physical sensations - no heat, cold, sound, or boundaries. After adjusting to this state, she noticed a tiny pinpoint of light that expanded into a movie-like life review showing her entire existence from before birth to the moment of attack. She experienced overwhelming emotions and gained devastating insights into how she had hurt others unknowingly, while also seeing the true nature of people she had misjudged. She became aware of God's presence as an all-encompassing force of Love and understood her life purpose, though she hadn't fulfilled it. As the life review accelerated, she desperately prayed for another chance, willing to relive all her suffering ten times over. She heard deafening sounds like a trillion church bells before being pulled back into her body by her attacker's voice. Upon return, she stood up despite severe injuries and became a fundamentally changed person with new awareness and knowledge. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including separation from the physical body (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), encounter with divine presence described as Love, comprehensive life review with moral accountability similar to judgment scenes, experience of a void or darkness before divine encounter, prayer and supplication being answered, and lasting spiritual transformation. The understanding of purpose and the weight of moral actions align with biblical themes of divine purpose and accountability. Unbiblical elements: While the experience has strong biblical parallels, some aspects diverge from orthodox Christian theology. The description of God as an impersonal force of Love rather than a personal being, the absence of Jesus Christ or angelic beings typically present in biblical accounts, and the notion of having a predetermined purpose that she "knew" but failed to fulfill suggests a more deterministic view than traditional free will doctrine. The life review extending before birth and slightly beyond death into the future differs from biblical chronology. However, these elements don't directly contradict scripture but rather reflect a different interpretative framework of the divine encounter. |
5 | Home | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Criminal attack with strangulation leading to loss of consciousness and apparent clinical death | Strong temporal verification through cigarette that burned completely during unconscious period, providing objective time measurement | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw cigarette burn completely on floor | 1.00 | Self | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 858 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 998 Amro NDE 2814 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amro_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-08-13 | 2007 | M |
Amro, a lifelong diabetic, experienced a severe diabetic coma that led to a 30-minute NDE. While sitting on his balcony feeling increasingly ill, he lost consciousness as his children played nearby. He found himself traveling through a dark tube-like tunnel toward a brilliant light at the end. There he encountered his deceased father and cousin in full appearance, standing in a circle of brilliant light, beckoning him forward. His father appeared younger, healthier, and larger than in life, wearing traditional white Egyptian clothing. Amro felt overwhelming relief, peace, and strangely knew all sciences and human knowledge during the experience. When he heard his family crying and calling him back, his father told him to return to them with his greetings. Amro then found himself floating above his body in bed, observing medical resuscitation efforts. He watched a doctor inject something into his chest and felt the pain, while a foreign nurse attached monitoring wires. The continuous painful shocks to his heart made him decide to return to his body. The entire experience lasted 30 minutes of Earth time but felt like seconds to him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical NDE accounts through multiple elements: travel through a tunnel toward divine light (consistent with transition accounts), encounter with deceased relatives in a paradisiacal setting (Luke 16:22-23, reunion with faithful departed), brilliant unearthly light representing divine presence, overwhelming peace and knowledge reflecting proximity to God (1 Corinthians 13:12), out-of-body observation of earthly events (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), and profound lasting transformation including increased wisdom, compassion for all creation, and prophetic dreams. The father's instruction to return with greetings parallels biblical accounts of messages from the departed. Unbiblical elements: The experience contains minimal unbiblical elements. The temporary omniscience (knowing all sciences and knowledge) during the NDE might exceed biblical descriptions of spiritual insight, though Paul speaks of knowing "in part" until perfection comes. The absence of explicit judgment, Jesus, or angels is notable but not contradictory. The acquisition of prophetic abilities post-NDE aligns with spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12) though the predictive dreams require discernment. |
5 | Home | 7 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Diabetic coma with loss of consciousness requiring emergency medical intervention | Specific observations of medical procedures, foreign nurse, injection to chest, monitoring equipment | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical resuscitation procedures | 1.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 859 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1245 Amy C NDE 3151 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amy_c_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-09-09 | 2007 | F |
Amy C experienced a profound NDE following a botched gallbladder surgery that led to 19 pounds of bile accumulating in her body cavity, causing progressive organ failure over 10 days. As she neared death, she left her body and encountered deceased persons and spiritual beings who showed her complete acceptance and love. She experienced what she called "the NASCAR of crappy" - a comprehensive life review where every character flaw, inhibition, and fear was laid bare and she was forced to confront them all. During this review, she gained understanding of everything about the universe and felt incredible peace, joy, and unity with existence. She witnessed scenes from both her past and the future, coming to understand deeper purposes and meanings. Despite the overwhelming love and peace she experienced, she reached a boundary or barrier she was not permitted to cross and was sent back against her will. The experience included encounters with mystical beings and deceased spirits who communicated important information about her life purpose. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains numerous biblical elements including clear out-of-body experience, encounter with deceased persons (communion of saints), overwhelming divine love and acceptance reflecting God's nature, comprehensive life review with moral accountability similar to judgment, understanding of universal purposes echoing divine wisdom, boundary between life and afterlife that couldn't be crossed (fixed gulf in Luke 16:26), and profound spiritual transformation. The complete acceptance despite acknowledgment of flaws reflects divine grace and mercy. Unbiblical elements: While largely compatible with biblical accounts, the description lacks specific mention of God, Jesus, or angels by name. The life review focusing on "character flaws" without mention of sin, repentance, or salvation through Christ diverges from biblical soteriology. The glimpses of future events and universal knowledge, while not explicitly unbiblical, go beyond typical biblical descriptions. The forced return against her will doesn't clearly indicate divine purpose for return. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Botched surgery with bile accumulation causing multi-organ failure near death | Experience of complete acceptance, life review details, but limited external verification mentioned | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||||
| 860 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1404 Amy J NDE 234 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amy_j_nde.html | 1995 | 1995-02-13 | 2007 | F |
Amy J experienced respiratory failure from pneumonia and sepsis in a hospital emergency room, with blood pressure dropping below 20/20 before losing consciousness. She suddenly became aware of being in a space filled with brilliant golden yellow light, sensing others around her moving forward while she remained stationary, feeling as if she had stuck her head through a hole in the floor. Initially fighting the experience, she soon felt overwhelming warmth, peace, and safety, recognizing that everything in her life had led to this moment where she was meant to be. She sensed the presence of others moving in one direction through the golden light. Just as she began accepting the experience, she was suddenly pulled back through a swirling vacuum-like tunnel into darkness. She could hear her sister's voice (who was in the building but not in the room) and felt angry about being pulled back. She remained on a ventilator for seven days following the event. The experience gave her lasting knowledge that death is good and not to be feared, that all the tangled ends of life come together for reasons we don't need to understand, and that karma and helping others are central to existence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience aligns with biblical accounts through the brilliant golden light reminiscent of divine glory (Revelation 21:23), overwhelming peace and safety in God's presence (Philippians 4:7), recognition that all life events have divine purpose (Romans 8:28), sensing other souls in the afterlife suggesting communion of saints, and lasting transformation with reduced fear of death (1 Corinthians 15:55). The involuntary return suggests divine will overriding personal preference, consistent with God's sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: The emphasis on karma as a central principle contradicts biblical grace-based salvation and suggests works-based or cyclic justice system foreign to Christian theology. The absence of personal encounter with God, Jesus, or angels is notable. The description of others "moving forward" without her suggests a naturalistic progression rather than divine judgment or welcome. The anger at being pulled back shows resistance to divine will if the return was God-ordained. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Respiratory failure with sepsis, BP below 20/20, required ventilator for 7 days | Heard sister's voice when she was in building but not room, general observations of golden light | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard sister's voice from different location | 1.00 | Sister | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 861 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1232 Ada R NDE 3336 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ada_r_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-03-08 | 2007 | F |
Ada R experienced post-surgical respiratory and cardiac arrest on March 8, 2001. During her NDE, she found herself walking out in the universe among the stars with infinite softness, peace, and knowledge of her soul's eternal nature. She experienced a complete absence of time, sensing that she had always existed and always would exist. She could see the whole universe and all the stars, experiencing everything that had come before and would come after. She felt surrounded by darkness but also by a mystical light, entering a clearly unearthly realm of the entire universe. She experienced incredible wonder, peace, and joy, suddenly understanding everything about the universe. She witnessed both scenes from her past and glimpses of the world's future. When she came to a barrier she was not permitted to cross, she was sent back against her will. The experience left her furious at God for years for bringing her back, as she was subsequently very ill with heart problems, kidney problems, brain damage, seizures, hypertension, and hypertensive retinopathy. Only recently has her faith begun returning. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements including separation from physical body consistent with Paul's experience (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), vision of the universe reflecting God's creation and eternal nature (Psalm 90:2), understanding of eternal existence of the soul (Ecclesiastes 3:11), overwhelming peace and joy in divine presence, knowledge of past and future reflecting divine omniscience, and a clear boundary between life and death that couldn't be crossed (Luke 16:26). The encounter with divine light and universal understanding aligns with being in God's presence. Unbiblical elements: The description of walking among stars and universe suggests a cosmic rather than traditionally biblical heaven. The anger at God lasting for years and loss of faith contradicts biblical teaching about accepting God's will and maintaining faith through trials (Job, James 1:2-4). The absence of personal encounter with God, Jesus, or angels is notable. The experience seems more pantheistic (being one with universe) than theistic (personal relationship with God). |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Post-surgical respiratory and cardiac arrest - clinical death | Universal vision and understanding but no specific earthly observations for verification | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||||
| 862 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1149 Alice S NDE 21640 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1alice_s_nde.html | 1959 | 1959-05-01 | 2007 | 18 | F |
Alice S, age 18, experienced an NDE during a severe car accident in May 1959 where the vehicle rolled six times, leaving her with a fractured and dislocated neck. After being ejected from the car, she encountered a female being who pulled her out - someone she recognized as herself in another form. They observed her body below with her neck at a fatal angle, confirming she had died. The being, later identified as her Aunt Alice who had died at age 18 on the same date 30 years earlier, communicated through glass wind chime-like sounds. She revealed that Alice and her sisters were together again in this life with different names, that although it was planned for Alice to leave at this time, plans had changed because she would have children - particularly an important son - and would do something special as an old woman. Alice experienced overwhelming love, joy, and understanding while enveloped in incredible light. Despite not wanting to return, she was sent back, re-entering her body through the car ceiling. She then crawled up a hill with injuries to get help. Following the NDE, she broke off her engagement, became a nurse, developed psychic abilities, and eventually became a Spiritualist minister. Her predicted son became a lawyer, and at 67 she works with groups on spiritual development. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical elements including clear out-of-body experience with observation of physical body (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), encounter with deceased family member in glory suggesting communion of saints, divine light representing God's presence, communication about divine purpose and future children reflecting God's foreknowledge (Jeremiah 1:5), understanding of eternal relationships and purpose, and complete life transformation afterward including service to others through nursing and ministry. The prediction about her son and elderly purpose being fulfilled demonstrates divine providence. Unbiblical elements: The concept of souls being "together again" with "different names" strongly suggests reincarnation, which contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The being appearing as both her aunt and herself in another form suggests soul multiplicity or past-life connections incompatible with biblical anthropology. Her becoming a Spiritualist minister represents departure from biblical Christianity into practices often involving mediumship and communication with the dead, which scripture prohibits (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). Development of psychic abilities, while she uses them for good, raises concerns about source and nature of these gifts versus biblical spiritual gifts. |
5 | Other | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Severe car accident with neck fracture/dislocation at fatal angle, clinical death confirmed | Specific predictions about son becoming lawyer (fulfilled) and elderly spiritual work (fulfilled at 67) | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw own body with fatal neck injury | 1.00 | Family members | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||
| 863 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 987 Anne C NDE 2860 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anne_c_nde_2860.html | 1996 | 1996-11-15 | 2007 | F |
Anne C underwent open heart surgery with two valve replacements and one valve reconstruction. Twenty-seven hours post-surgery, she experienced clinical death lasting over eight minutes. During her NDE, she traveled through an intensely black tunnel, the blackest black imaginable. Then a door opened revealing the most beautiful place with the most beautiful music she had ever experienced - she was certain it was angels singing. She felt incredible happiness and peace in this wonderful place. She was then pulled back through the door and tunnel, feeling a nurse's hand on her cheek saying she was trying to save her life. Anne responded "So who asked you," as she didn't want to return. The experience eliminated her fear of death, though she now fears she might not return to that wonderful place. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The tunnel or passageway aligns with transitions between earthly and spiritual realms. The beautiful place with angelic music corresponds to biblical descriptions of heaven with worship and praise. The overwhelming peace and joy reflect biblical promises of God's presence. The involuntary return suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The transformation from fear of death to peace about dying reflects biblical teachings about victory over death. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no references to reincarnation, universal salvation, new age concepts, or other elements contradicting biblical theology. The narrative focuses on traditional afterlife imagery consistent with Christian understanding. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clear clinical death documented lasting over 8 minutes during post-operative complications | Experience contained beautiful place and music but no specific veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||||
| 864 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1106 Anne V NDE 3079 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anne_v_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-05-02 | 2007 | F |
Anne V was at an oral surgeon for a dental implant procedure with nitrous oxide sedation. During the procedure, she experienced a rapid movement toward a long, bright tunnel of light where she saw the shadow of a man. She immediately realized she was dying and thought of her children, specifically repeating her daughter's name. She awoke with tears running down her face while the doctor and assistants appeared very concerned, telling her she had "given them a scare." The experience occurred very quickly but left her with lasting impressions. She noted having similar experiences with bright light during a childhood near-drowning and during childbirth four years prior. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright tunnel of light is consistent with many biblical and Christian NDE accounts representing transition to the divine realm. The presence of a shadowy figure could represent an angelic guide or spiritual being. The concern for family members and involuntary return suggests divine timing over life and death. The emotional response with tears indicates a profound spiritual encounter. The pattern of multiple experiences suggests ongoing spiritual sensitivity. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements contradicting biblical theology such as reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age concepts. The narrative remains within traditional Christian understanding of near-death phenomena. |
3 | Other | 7 | 4 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Dental surgery with nitrous oxide where medical team indicated a serious complication occurred | Saw tunnel of light and shadowy figure but no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||||
| 865 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1299 Annie NDE 404 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1annie_nde.html | 1989 | 2007 | F |
Annie experienced a severe multiple sclerosis attack combined with a lumbar puncture that resulted in leaking spinal fluid. She was unconscious for five weeks, unable to move, speechless, and had to be fed. During this time, she encountered what she described as "the great intelligence" - a brilliant white light of pure omnipotence and unconditional love. She felt her soul separate from her body and experienced total rapture, peace, and joy. She saw Earth as a living organism and gained profound universal understanding. A book appeared showing everything she had ever said, done, and thought. She learned that life is a schoolroom for souls and that everyone faces their own crucifixion and salvation. Post-experience, she developed abilities to sense others' pain, know future events, and understand people's thoughts. She could feel when marriages would end and when people were ill before they knew it themselves. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical themes including the brilliant divine light representing God's presence, the life review similar to judgment scenes, understanding of universal truths, and the concept of Earth as God's creation. The reference to crucifixion and salvation directly connects to Christian theology. The transformative effects producing compassion and spiritual gifts align with biblical accounts of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The description of "the great intelligence" and becoming "one with the light" has some new age overtones. The extensive psychic abilities developed afterward (predicting divorces, sensing thoughts) lean toward medium-like abilities which biblical texts warn against. The phrase "souls with bodies, not bodies with souls" while not directly unbiblical, reflects more Eastern philosophy than traditional Christian anthropology. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Severe MS attack with spinal fluid leak resulting in 5-week coma | Experienced detailed life review, saw Earth as living organism, gained knowledge of future events later verified | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Knew future marriages would end | 1.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 866 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1018 Andrea C NDE 2920 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1andrea_c_nde_2920.html | 2003 | 2003-01-08 | 2007 | F |
Andrea underwent surgery that went catastrophically wrong when the surgeon cut an artery without noticing. She spent nine days on life support and underwent five life-saving operations, receiving twenty-one units of blood. She died twice during this ordeal. Initially, she experienced drowning sensations, going round and round underwater unable to breathe, experiencing true terror. Then everything became calm and peaceful - the most wonderful feeling she ever felt. She felt like a whisper or feather image of herself, completely free and light. A familiar man appeared, chanting happily and calling her name to go with him. Though she didn't recognize him, she believes he was a deceased grandfather she never knew (she was fostered). A force pulled her toward him, but she resisted by wading in the water. She loved the place and could have stayed forever, with all life stresses gone. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The transition from terror to perfect peace reflects biblical descriptions of death and divine presence. The encounter with a deceased relative aligns with the communion of saints. The otherworldly realm of peace and freedom from earthly concerns matches biblical paradise. The involuntary return suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The transformative calming effect and new spiritual beliefs reflect encounters with the divine. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. While the identity of the man remains uncertain, ancestral guides are not incompatible with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The experience increased her spirituality without promoting any unbiblical concepts. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Surgical complication with cut artery, 9 days life support, died twice, 5 operations | Experienced underwater realm, encountered specific being calling her name, felt pulling force | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Man calling her name | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 867 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1072 Andy B NDE 2864 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1andy_b_nde.html | 1996 | 2007 | M |
Andy went to sleep normally around 11 PM and experienced a heart attack while sleeping. Upon opening his eyes, he immediately knew he was dead and existed as a spirit in an emptiness filled with light. He asked God for help and for his deceased sister to guide him. When no one appeared, he began moving by thought alone, feeling light and bodiless. He experienced thirst until a crystal-clear stream appeared with rounded stones. Following the stream led him to an intense white light that initially blinded him. The light revealed itself as the Virgin of Guadalupe, appearing as pure gold with light sparks emanating from her. He saw visions of his mother and sisters below, analyzing their potential grief. The Virgin told him twice with a tender voice that it wasn't his time and he must return, despite his pleas to stay. He woke seeing golden light that gradually faded. The experience led to reconciliation with his mother before her death three years later and gave him premonitory dreams and enhanced intuition about people. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with Catholic Christian tradition. The appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe (a recognized Marian apparition) is consistent with Catholic theology. The divine light, communication with the divine, the command to return showing divine sovereignty, and the life review of family members all align with biblical themes. The resulting forgiveness, reconciliation, and spiritual gifts reflect authentic spiritual transformation. The premonitory dreams could be considered prophetic gifts mentioned in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified from a Catholic perspective. While some Protestant traditions might question Marian apparitions, within Catholic theology this is entirely orthodox. The spiritual gifts received align with biblical charisms. |
2 | Home | 10 | 14 | 31 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Heart attack while sleeping at home | Detailed description of Virgin of Guadalupe appearance with specific visual details, prophetic dreams later verified | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Virgin of Guadalupe appearance | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 868 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1337 Anika S NDE 3398 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anika_s_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-01-21 | 2007 | F |
Anika had Lupus and was hospitalized for kidney infection when diagnosed with TTP blood disorder. Her heart stopped three times in one day. She was in cardiac ICU with oxygen mask, experiencing fragmented consciousness with an Asian nurse yelling at her. She saw herself in an empty operating room, experienced a metal tube down her throat, and was tied to the bed. She asked a nurse if she had died. Most profoundly, she found herself falling through the blackest void, like space without stars, feeling afraid and confused. A voice told her everything would be alright, instantly bringing amazing peace, stillness, and genuine love - feeling the Holy Spirit touch her soul. She then saw and swam through a tunnel of giant spheres with the brightest, most vivid colors ever seen, receiving guidance she cannot fully remember. She woke to her father exclaiming "So, you're alive!" The experience gave her deeper connection with God and ability to interpret dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains strong biblical elements including the void/darkness before divine intervention (similar to Genesis creation account), the divine voice bringing peace (God speaking comfort), the Holy Spirit's touch on her soul (direct biblical reference), the tunnel of light and colors (heavenly glory), and spiritual guidance. The resulting deeper connection with God and gift of dream interpretation (like Joseph and Daniel) are biblical. The transformation to ego-less service reflects Christian discipleship. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remains within orthodox Christian understanding, with direct reference to the Holy Spirit and resulting spiritual transformation aligned with biblical teaching. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Heart stopped 3 times in ICU with TTP blood disorder | Saw empty OR alone, experienced events while unconscious, vivid tunnel of colored spheres | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Empty operating room | 0.00 | Nurse | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 869 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1012 Araceli S NDE 2906 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1araceli_s_nde.html | 1986 | 2007 | F |
Araceli was crossing a street in February 1986 when she was struck by a jeep multiple times in what appeared to be a deliberate attempt to kill her. Witnesses reported she was hit twice and the driver attempted to run her over a third time. During the attack, she experienced an out-of-body perspective, floating above the scene with a silver cord connecting her to her physical body. She heard a commanding voice directing her to move her body into alignment between the vehicle's wheels, which saved her life. Despite the severity of the incident, she survived without fatal injuries or broken bones, which doctors considered miraculous. After the accident, Araceli developed several unusual abilities. She became able to sense death approaching and developed a gift for helping barren women conceive through prayer, though with specific conditions - the women would be bedridden during pregnancy, require C-sections, and always have boys. She experienced heightened senses, particularly hearing, and required very little sleep. She also reported seeing visions and having premonitory experiences, including correctly predicting events and sensing presences before they arrived. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences. The out-of-body experience aligns with Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 of being "caught up." The commanding voice that saved her life could be interpreted as divine intervention or angelic assistance. The silver cord mentioned echoes Ecclesiastes 12:6 about the silver cord being loosed at death. Her subsequent gift of helping others through prayer and her role as an intercessor reflects biblical themes of spiritual gifts and answered prayer. Unbiblical elements: Some aspects of the experience raise theological concerns. The ability to sense and predict death, described as being an "Angel of Doom," resembles divination or fortune-telling, which is condemned in Scripture. The deterministic nature of her prayer gift (always resulting in boys, C-sections, and bedrest) suggests a formulaic approach to divine intervention that doesn't align with God's sovereignty. Her ability to curse others and the reported consequences of such curses are problematic from a biblical perspective. The mechanistic view of prayer outcomes and the inability to love after the experience contradict biblical teachings about love and spiritual transformation. |
5 | Other | 10 | 18 | 45 | Exceptional Evidence | 17 | Life-threatening vehicular trauma with multiple impacts, witnesses thought she was dead | Out-of-body observation of scene, heard commanding voice, body moved in impossible way to avoid fatal injury, multiple witnesses confirmed the unusual body positioning | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw herself from above during accident | 1.00 | Family friend and bystanders | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 870 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1312 Arifur R NDE 3364 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1arifur_r_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-02-21 | 2007 | M |
On February 21, 2005, Arifur was in a car accident during a snowstorm while traveling to a cemetery with his girlfriend's father, Jason. The car flipped and both were ejected through the windshield. Arifur was declared dead for seven minutes. During this time, he experienced passing through a dark tunnel with fire surrounding it, then emerging into a universe filled with bright light that felt warm and peaceful. He encountered a bright human-shaped light that identified itself as God, along with prophets from various religious traditions including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. God expressed loneliness and sadness that humans deny His existence despite creating prophets to explain Him. God told Arifur he was chosen because he shared similar feelings of loneliness and being unnoticed. Arifur was then shown four bright Earth-shaped worlds surrounded by intense light. In a remarkable vision, Arifur found himself on a plane with his deceased childhood friend Kelvin and girlfriend Valerie, both of whom had died in previous accidents. As the plane began crashing, Kelvin told him to believe in God and that His existence is real, while Valerie encouraged him to move on and said he would meet someone who shares his pain. Upon returning, doctors were shocked at his revival. Jason, who was also in the accident, did not survive. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains numerous elements consistent with biblical accounts. The encounter with God as light aligns with 1 John 1:5 "God is light." The presence of prophets from Abrahamic faiths reflects biblical recognition of God's messengers. The tunnel and transition from darkness to light parallels biblical imagery of death and resurrection. Meeting deceased loved ones is consistent with the communion of saints and biblical accounts of the afterlife. The message to believe in God's existence strongly affirms theistic faith. Unbiblical elements: The portrayal of God as lonely and sad contradicts biblical descriptions of God as complete and self-sufficient. The idea that God needs human belief for happiness diminishes His sovereignty and perfection. The presentation of multiple Earth-like worlds lacks biblical support. The deterministic prediction about meeting a specific person could be seen as fortune-telling. The equal presentation of all religious prophets without acknowledging Christ's unique role as described in Christian scripture may be theologically problematic for orthodox Christianity. |
5 | Other | 10 | 16 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 14 | Clinically dead for 7 minutes following severe car accident | Detailed encounter with divine beings, prophetic vision of meeting future partner that came true, complex otherworldly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw tunnel and bright worlds | 0.00 | Hospital doctors | Moderately Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 871 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1341 Arlene H NDE 386 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1arlene_h_nde.html | 1949 | 2007 | F |
In June 1949, while on a youth group vacation at a lake, Arlene dove from a rowboat into water where seaweed was visible. She became trapped at the bottom, unable to move as the seaweed held her feet. As she ran out of air and stopped breathing, witnesses reported she was gone for five minutes after the bubbles stopped. During this time, Arlene experienced walking toward a brilliant light through a hole in darkness. She encountered a hooded figure she believed to be St. Peter at what seemed like pearly gates. Beyond the barrier, she witnessed a congregation of people shoulder to shoulder, all singing and praising God in brilliant, shimmering light. The atmosphere was one of powerful rejoicing, approaching what she called the "Great Amen." She described it as going home, returning somewhere safe and familiar. Overcome with guilt about ruining the vacation for her friends and mother who was chaperoning, Arlene begged to be sent back, saying she didn't belong in the light. After the gatekeeper consulted with another being, she was directed to a dark tunnel. She dove into it and found herself back in the water, floating on the surface surrounded by seaweed but able to breathe normally despite being underwater for over five minutes. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with traditional Christian imagery of the afterlife. The brilliant light represents divine presence (1 John 1:5). The hooded figure at gates parallels Peter's role as keeper of heaven's keys (Matthew 16:19). The congregation praising God reflects Revelation's descriptions of heavenly worship. The sense of "going home" aligns with biblical concepts of heaven as our true dwelling. Her remorse and feeling unworthy mirrors biblical themes of repentance and human unworthiness before God's holiness. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience contains traditional Christian symbolism throughout without contradicting biblical accounts. |
5 | Other | 8 | 14 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 11 | Drowning incident with cessation of breathing for over 5 minutes | Detailed observations of heavenly realm, encounter with gatekeeper figure, witnessed congregation in worship | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw brilliant light and hooded figure | 0.00 | Ten friends in rowboat | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 872 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1029 Anthony K NDE 2944 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anthony_k_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-01-31 | 2007 | M |
On January 31, 2005, Anthony suffered a heart attack with 100% blockage during an angioplasty procedure. As the doctor repeatedly urged him to "hang on," he felt increasing pain, cold, and difficulty breathing. His last thoughts were prayers for forgiveness and hopes that he would die with a peaceful expression so others wouldn't be sad remembering him. When his breathing stopped and the room darkened, Anthony suddenly found himself able to see not only the medical staff in his room but also people in an adjacent observation room, including his cardiac nurse wife who had forced her way in. He felt perfect - no pain, warm, loved, complete, and at peace. He experienced a love beyond earthly understanding, describing it as non-judgmental, peaceful, and complete. He could see everyone with "different eyes" that perceived with pure, equal love. Thinking of his family, particularly his two daughters at home, Anthony either decided or was told he needed to return. He anticipated correctly that returning would bring immense pain. Upon revival, he startled staff by accurately describing where everyone had been standing despite all sound having ceased during his experience. He later faced the challenge of returning to a life that felt heavy and painful compared to what he had experienced. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of perfect peace and divine love aligns with biblical descriptions of God's presence. The ability to see beyond physical limitations during death reflects spiritual sight mentioned in Scripture. The non-judgmental, complete love he experienced reflects God's perfect love described in 1 John. His concern for family and willingness to return for their sake demonstrates Christ-like sacrificial love. The transformation in perspective and values after the experience aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience focuses on divine love and peace without contradicting biblical teachings. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 43 | Exceptional Evidence | 15 | Cardiac arrest with 100% blockage during monitored medical procedure | Accurately described positions of medical staff and people in adjacent room while clinically dead, verified by startled staff | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical staff positions | 1.00 | Doctor, nurses, and cardiac nurse wife | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 873 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1028 Anthony R NDE 2947 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anthony_r_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-04-27 | 2007 | M |
On April 27, 2000, Anthony experienced respiratory arrest due to chronic asthma. His heart stopped for over two minutes, and physicians estimated his brain went without oxygen for nearly four minutes. During this time, he experienced a kaleidoscope-like vision of swirling colors and shapes that initially made no sense but gradually formed into a landscape with a sentient being. He recognized this being as his maternal grandfather who had died before Anthony was three years old. Despite having no conscious memories of this grandfather and not having thought about him in over a decade, Anthony knew with absolute certainty it was him. The grandfather communicated through "osmotic impressions" rather than words, indicating that Anthony couldn't come to him yet. There appeared to be a glass-like barrier between them. Anthony experienced an unpleasant tugging sensation two or three times before waking in an ambulance to relieved paramedics. Initially angry about being brought back, he knew the place he had been was far better than the painful reality of his revival. When he shared his experience with his mother, she revealed that his grandfather's final request had been to be buried with Anthony's picture in his suit jacket - information Anthony had never known. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with a deceased family member aligns with biblical concepts of life after death and the communion of saints. The barrier preventing crossing over reflects the biblical separation between the living and dead until appointed time. The communication through impressions rather than words suggests spiritual communication beyond earthly limitations. The verification through previously unknown information (grandfather's burial request) provides evidential support similar to biblical accounts of supernatural knowledge. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience focuses on the continuation of consciousness after death and family bonds, which align with biblical teachings about eternal life. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 13 | Respiratory arrest with heart stopped for 2+ minutes, brain without oxygen nearly 4 minutes | Encountered grandfather who died when he was 3, learned about burial request with photo that mother later confirmed | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Kaleidoscope vision forming landscape | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 874 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1110 Augustin NDE 2872 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1augustin_nde.html | 1980 | 2007 | M |
Augustin, a male on active military duty in Melilla in April 1980, experienced clinical death following an allergic reaction to a penicillin injection administered for cold and fever. After the injection, he lost consciousness and experienced what medical staff later confirmed was clinical death. During his NDE, Augustin experienced a profound out-of-body experience where he observed his body from above, watching orderlies alarmed and placing him on a cot while making comments. He felt an extraordinary liberation from his physical body, describing it as being released from a lifetime sentence or jail. He traveled at tremendous speed through darkness toward a tiny star or light that grew larger as he approached. The veridical observations included seeing the room from above as it "folded in from the ceiling," observing the orderlies' reactions and their attempts to revive him. He clearly witnessed their placement of his body on the cot and heard their comments about his condition. He entered a brilliant white light of pure energy, love, and life where he encountered beings of light who communicated telepathically. A primary being told him he must return as it was not yet his time, saying "You still have things to do with your love." Upon return, Augustin became conscious of breathing again, felt the nurses' voices, and reluctantly re-entered his body. The experience left him with the knowledge that he would eventually return to that place of love and light, making life's journey easier with this understanding. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife including separation from the physical body (2 Corinthians 5:8), traveling through darkness toward divine light (Psalm 27:1), encountering spiritual beings who appear as light (Matthew 17:2), experiencing overwhelming love and peace (1 John 4:8), and being told it was not yet time to remain, resulting in a return to earthly life (Philippians 1:23-24). The communication about having unfinished work related to love aligns with biblical emphasis on love as the greatest commandment. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical descriptions of near-death phenomena, focusing on divine love, light, and purpose without introducing reincarnation, universal salvation regardless of faith, or other concepts contrary to scripture. |
5 | Other | 8 | 12 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Clinical death from allergic reaction to penicillin, medical personnel present | Multiple specific observations of room, orderlies, and their actions from above perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw room from above during OBE | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 875 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1105 Aurora N NDE 3077 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1aurora_n_nde.html | 1976 | 1976-12-01 | 2007 | F |
Aurora N, a female, experienced clinical death on December 1, 1976, during a miscarriage with severe internal bleeding. She was under general anesthesia when medical staff lost her for approximately one minute before successful resuscitation. During her NDE, Aurora went through a dark tunnel at high speed, experiencing initial fear while part of her remained aware of lying on the bed. She emerged into heaven where she heard angels singing in voices of indescribable beauty. She heard the voice of the Lord, who was positioned in front of the angels. When she tried to enter further, God told her it was not her time. God instructed her to turn and look, and she obeyed this commanding voice. Her primary veridical observation occurred when she looked down through what appeared like a window showing the full moon and saw all the doctors working on her body below. She could see the medical team's efforts to revive her from an external perspective, observing the entire scene as if from above. When she turned back to tell the Lord she wanted to stay, she suddenly woke in her body. The nurse confirmed they had lost her for a minute and expressed relief at her return. Aurora woke crying, not primarily because of losing her baby, but because she desperately wanted to remain in heaven with God. The experience left her with an understanding that heaven exists as a real place of perfect beauty and divine presence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical descriptions including passage through darkness (Psalm 23:4), entering heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), hearing angelic singing (Revelation 5:11-12), encountering God's authoritative voice (John 10:27), and being told to return because God's timing supersedes human desire (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). The obedience to God's command reflects biblical submission to divine will (James 4:7). The observation of earthly events from a heavenly perspective parallels accounts like Stephen's vision (Acts 7:55-56). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains complete consistency with biblical accounts of heaven, angelic beings, and God's sovereign authority over life and death. No new age concepts, reincarnation, or works-based salvation appear in the narrative. |
3 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Clinical death confirmed by medical staff, lost for one minute during medical procedure | Specific observation of medical team working on her body from external perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw doctors working on her body | 1.00 | Nurse | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 876 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1331 Barbara B NDE 3389 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_b_nde.html | 1987 | 2007 | F |
Barbara B experienced clinical death in November 1987 at St. Francis Hospital, Santa Barbara, during a myelogram test prior to scheduled back surgery. When iodine dye was mistakenly directed into her brain instead of down her spinal cord due to technician error, she lost consciousness and her heart stopped. Both her neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon were present during this medical emergency. During clinical death, Barbara found herself viewing the room from the ceiling with the back of her head pressing against it. She observed pandemonium below as medical staff worked on her body, someone called for assistance, and panic emanated from those present. She felt completely calm and immediately recognized she had died. From this vantage point, she watched an oxygen cart being wheeled in, mask placed on her face, and a heart monitor showing a flat line with monotone buzzing. Her veridical observations were remarkably detailed: she saw and heard everything happening below, watched the heart monitor's flat line display, heard the orthopedic surgeon say "Stand Clear!" before using a precordial thump (fist strikes) to restart her heart. She observed him swing his fist in a high arc twice onto her chest. After the second blow, her ceiling view went dark and she returned to her body, immediately wanting to tell everyone she had been on the ceiling. When Barbara related specific details of conversations and events to the doctors, the neurosurgeon looked startled and said "I'm not going to stand here and listen to this!" before leaving. The orthopedic surgeon held her hand but no staff would discuss the experience during her four-day stay. Years later, a nurse friend confirmed that precordial thumps are taught as a last-resort lifesaving technique when defibrillators aren't available, validating Barbara's impossible observation. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Barbara's separation from her physical body aligns with biblical teaching about the distinction between body and spirit (James 2:26). Her calm acceptance of death reflects the peace promised to believers (Philippians 4:7). Her conversation with God demonstrates the personal relationship described throughout scripture (Jeremiah 33:3). Her request to return for her children's sake echoes biblical priorities of family responsibility (1 Timothy 5:8). The sovereign decision about her return reflects God's authority over life and death (Deuteronomy 32:39). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on communication with God, care for family, and return to complete earthly responsibilities, all consistent with biblical values and teachings. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 20 | 48 | Exceptional Evidence | 18 | Cardiac arrest with flat line on monitor during medical procedure in hospital | Extremely detailed observations including specific quotes, precordial thump technique, flat line monitor | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 3 | 2 | Saw room layout and medical response from ceiling | 1.00 | Neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 877 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1030 Barbara G NDE 2946 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_g_nde.html | 1957 | 2007 | 5 | F |
Barbara G, at age 5 in autumn 1957, experienced a life-threatening medical crisis when she simultaneously contracted chicken pox, measles, rubella, mumps, and scarlet fever. Her condition was so severe that she received extreme unction (last rites) from a priest. She experienced prolonged fevers, convulsions, and dramatic lesions both internally and externally, with ice baths being administered for the fever. During her NDE, Barbara became detached from pain and left her body, initially watching from the ceiling corner as her mother and doctor discussed her condition, with the doctor saying "She's going to break out in something" and counseling her mother to call a priest. She then entered what she uniquely described as being like a piece of fruit cocktail going into orange jello, where she could feel and know what all the other pieces of fruit felt and knew in perfect unity. Her primary observation was watching the doctor and her mother from outside her body, seeing herself on the bed while they discussed her grave condition. In the "orange jello" realm, she experienced complete interconnectedness with all beings, feeling overwhelming love both given and received. She heard/felt a voice saying she could choose to stay or return, that both choices were acceptable, and this "orangeness" would always be there for her. Barbara chose to return to be with her mother. The experience left her with lasting psychic sensitivities including predicting a friend would have a baby girl years later, knowing about a cuckoo clock gift before opening it, and experiencing sympathetic symptoms when her brother had poison oak. She also correctly predicted her mother's death timing years in advance. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and observing earthly events aligns with biblical distinctions between body and spirit (2 Corinthians 5:6-8). The realm of complete love and unity reflects 1 John 4:16 "God is love" and John 17:21 about spiritual unity. The choice offered about staying or returning parallels Philippians 1:23-24. The resulting prophetic abilities connect to 1 Corinthians 12:10 about spiritual gifts of prophecy and knowledge. The overwhelming peace and love experienced reflects the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Unbiblical elements: The "orange jello" metaphor with consciousness-sharing between "fruit pieces" suggests a universal consciousness or cosmic unity that differs from biblical individual personhood. While not explicitly contradicting scripture, this interconnected consciousness model leans toward Eastern mysticism or New Age concepts of universal mind rather than biblical theology of distinct individuals in relationship with God and others. |
5 | Home | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Life-threatening multiple diseases, priest gave last rites, doctor present | Observed doctor-mother conversation from OBE, some specific dialogue recalled | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed and heard doctor with mother | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 878 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1408 Arlene H NDE 222 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1arlene_h_nde_222.html | 1964 | 2007 | 5 | F |
Arlene H, at age 5 in summer 1964, experienced cardiac arrest from drowning at a swimming pool when she ventured into the deep end while her mother was getting food. She panicked as she went underwater, attempting multiple times to kick from the bottom for air before losing consciousness. Medical personnel confirmed her heart had stopped for several minutes. During her cardiac arrest, Arlene experienced overwhelming calmness and peace, describing it as the most peaceful feeling. She then found herself looking down from above, seeing people crowded around someone on the ground. She observed a woman with long black hair wearing a black one-piece bathing suit giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Initially watching like television, she then recognized the person on the ground was herself. Her veridical observations included seeing the entire scene from above, identifying specific details about the woman rescuer (pretty, black long hair, black bathing suit), observing her mother crying, and hearing the woman say if she doesn't wake up they would need to give her a shot. This threat of an injection motivated her immediate return to her body, where she awoke saying "please don't give me a shot." Her mother later confirmed that Arlene's heart had stopped for several minutes and the woman had apologized thinking she couldn't be revived just before Arlene suddenly awakened. The experience was so profound that Arlene kept it secret for years, fearing others would think her crazy, until reading about NDEs ten years later validated her experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The separation of consciousness from the physical body aligns with biblical teaching about body and spirit (Ecclesiastes 12:7). The profound peace experienced reflects biblical promises of divine peace (John 14:27). The external observation of her own body parallels Paul's possible out-of-body experience (2 Corinthians 12:2-3). The ability to hear and see from a spiritual vantage point connects to biblical accounts of spiritual perception beyond physical limitations (2 Kings 6:17). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on the separation of consciousness during clinical death and observations of resuscitation efforts without introducing any concepts contrary to biblical teaching. |
2 | Other | 8 | 14 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest from drowning, heart stopped for several minutes per witnesses | Specific details about rescuer appearance, heard discussion about injection threat | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw woman giving CPR from above | 1.00 | Mother and pool rescuer | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 879 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 986 Arlette KY NDE 2858 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1arlette_ky_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-11-21 | 2007 | F |
Arlette KY experienced sudden cardiac arrest on November 21, 2003, later determined to be sudden death epilepsy. She had been experiencing months of fainting episodes before the event. Medical staff confirmed she flat-lined and required external pacemaker insertion and multiple resuscitation attempts to return her to life. During her clinical death, Arlette experienced floating without sound or smell in a state of utter peace, with no directional movement or body awareness. She found herself within or part of brilliant light that she could feel in its softness. She experienced no labor to breathe or move, no distraction from her body, describing being part of the light itself. There was no sense of time or separate space - she was integrated into the space itself. While her veridical observations were limited to awareness of the medical procedures being performed (external pacemaker insertion in her leg), she was jolted back to consciousness during resuscitation attempts. She did not want to leave the peaceful state and only later realized that what she experienced was death. The light was brighter than normal but soft, and she felt she was part of it rather than observing it. Arlette returned with increased spiritual sensitivity, experiencing meaningful coincidences and intuitions. She feels honored to have experienced where she was and strongly desires to return there when she dies. The experience gave her an enhanced appreciation for life while removing any fear of death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of being in and part of divine light aligns with 1 John 1:5 "God is light" and biblical descriptions of God's radiant presence (1 Timothy 6:16). The perfect peace transcending understanding reflects Philippians 4:7. The unity with the light while maintaining consciousness parallels being "in Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:17). The transformation afterward with increased spiritual sensitivity connects to becoming a new creation. The loss of fear of death echoes 1 Corinthians 15:55 "O death, where is your victory?" Unbiblical elements: The description of having no individual boundaries and being "part of the light" rather than being with the light suggests a merging with the divine that differs from biblical theology where humans remain distinct from God even in perfect communion. This unity without distinction leans toward pantheistic concepts rather than the biblical Creator-creature distinction maintained even in glorification. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Flat-lined requiring external pacemaker and resuscitation, sudden death epilepsy | Limited specific details, mainly awareness of pacemaker insertion procedure | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/22/2025 | 1 | 0 | Awareness of medical procedures | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 880 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1069 Bernardita B NDE 3020 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bernardita_b_nde.html | 1978 | 2007 | F |
Bernardita experienced an acute asthma attack and was brought to the hospital by her mother. During the medical crisis, she suddenly felt light and floated above her body, observing her mother rubbing her hands and pleading with nurses as Bernardita's hands became cold and limp. She experienced darkness followed by a brilliant but non-blinding light. She saw a closed gate that suddenly opened with clouds rising around it. As she entered the gate, she heard a voice saying "Go back, Bernardette. It is not time yet. You have not met me yet." She was then revived with an injection. Remarkably, she later discovered that "Bernardette" was the name on her birth certificate, registered by the midwife, though her parents were unaware of this and called her Bernardita. The experience left her feeling more patient and caring. She experienced heightened consciousness, telepathic communication, incredible peace and joy, and a sense of understanding everything about the universe during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The brilliant light aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The gate with clouds corresponds to biblical imagery of heaven's gates and the presence of clouds in divine encounters. The authoritative voice commanding her return suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The sense of it "not being time yet" reflects biblical concepts of appointed times and God's plan for each life. The peace and joy experienced align with biblical descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: The experience contains minimal problematic elements. The knowledge of "everything about the universe" could suggest omniscience typically reserved for God alone, though this may be interpreted as enhanced understanding rather than complete divine knowledge. The use of a different name (Bernardette vs Bernardita) being significant has no clear biblical precedent but isn't contradictory to scripture. Overall, the experience remains highly compatible with biblical theology. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 12 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Acute asthma attack requiring emergency injection, life-threatening but not clinical death | Observed mother rubbing hands and nurses, plus remarkable verification of birth certificate name unknown to parents | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw mother and medical staff from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 881 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1386 Bernice N NDE 274 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bernice_n_nde.html | 1979 | 2007 | F |
Bernice experienced clinical death during a CAT scan due to an allergic reaction. She felt tightness in breathing and began to gasp, observing technicians through a window talking in another room. After the choking became painful and then stopped hurting, she looked down and saw her body convulsing with people rushing toward it. From a ceiling perspective, she watched as a tube was inserted down someone's throat, initially thinking "that looks like it really hurts" before realizing the person was herself. She observed the doctors talking and saw defibrillation paddles approaching her body, becoming scared when she recognized herself. She then returned to her body on the table, feeling the choking sensation from the intubation tube. Following this experience, she developed psychic abilities, experiencing visions of major disasters like plane crashes, train wrecks, and earthquakes at least 24 hours in advance, which she finds both meaningful and burdensome as she cannot help the people involved. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness surviving physical death aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's existence beyond the body. The ability to observe events while clinically dead supports the dualist view of human nature found in scripture. The fear upon recognizing her situation reflects natural human responses to death found throughout biblical narratives. Unbiblical elements: The development of predictive psychic abilities after the NDE is problematic from a biblical perspective. While the Bible acknowledges prophecy as a spiritual gift from God, the type of precognitive visions described (disasters 24 hours in advance) more closely resembles divination or fortune-telling, which scripture condemns. The inability to help people despite foreknowledge raises questions about the source and purpose of these visions, as biblical prophecy typically serves to warn or guide. These psychic phenomena align more with new age or occult practices than biblical spiritual gifts. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 4 | Clinical death during CAT scan from allergic reaction | Observed specific medical procedures: convulsions, intubation, defibrillation paddles, all from ceiling perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 4 | 0 | Saw technicians through window | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 5 | ||||||||||
| 882 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1089 Bill N NDE 21539 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bill_n_nde.html | 1966 | 2007 | M |
Bill was hit by a car as a child around September 1966. During the life-threatening event, he experienced an out-of-body state where he was looking down at the scene through what appeared like a kaleidoscope effect. From above, he observed two men in white (likely medical personnel), two police officers, and his mother, all bent over looking at a boy lying in the street. He could see an ambulance with its back doors open. While floating, he could see his own lower body, hands, and arms, and at the time it didn't seem out of place to be floating. There was complete silence during the experience - no sound at all. He felt puzzled during the experience and was not able to understand what was happening at the time. The experience involved no tunnel, light, or encounters with beings, but represented a clear separation from his physical body during a traumatic event. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during a life-threatening event aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's ability to exist separately from the physical body. The observation of his own body from an external perspective supports the dualist understanding of human nature found in scripture, where consciousness can persist independent of physical form. Unbiblical elements: None identified. This was a relatively simple OBE without any elements that contradict biblical teaching. The absence of spiritual beings, tunnels, or life reviews means there are no theologically problematic aspects to evaluate. The experience appears to be a straightforward case of consciousness separating from the body during trauma. |
5 | Other | 8 | 10 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 1 | Child hit by car, life-threatening trauma | Observed specific scene details: two medical personnel, two police, mother, boy in street, ambulance with doors open | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed accident scene from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 3 | ||||||||||
| 883 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1087 Barbara NDE 3059 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_nde_3059.html | 2007 | 2007-03-09 | 2007 | F |
Barbara experienced respiratory failure during hip surgery on March 9, 2007, resulting in clinical death. She found herself in a darkness without boundaries where she existed not as a body but as pure essence or spirit. She was floating as if in water but without water, just darkness. She felt calm, peaceful, warm, and knew she was waiting for something, accepting this without question. There was no sound, feeling, or pain - it was completely good. While in intensive care for two days, though outwardly unconscious, she was aware of everything around her - doctors and nurses coming and going, all sounds, blood being drawn, the respiratory equipment breathing for her, and her hands being restrained. She felt no pain or emotion, existing in a disconnected state from her shell-like body. This awareness came and went as she moved between deeper darkness and semi-consciousness. After two days, she reattached to her body and woke up. The experience gave her belief in something greater than herself and the passing of spirit to another plane of existence. She now embraces life differently, less fearful and uncertain, knowing something wonderful awaits afterward. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of existing as pure spirit or essence separate from the physical body strongly supports biblical dualism and the immortal soul doctrine. The peaceful void could represent a waiting place similar to biblical concepts of Sheol or Abraham's bosom. The awareness while clinically unconscious demonstrates consciousness beyond physical death. Her newfound belief in the soul's passage to another plane and reduced fear of death align with Christian hope in the afterlife. Unbiblical elements: The description of floating in a void or darkness without clear divine presence or judgment differs from typical biblical death narratives. The absence of encounters with God, angels, or deceased persons is notable. However, these absences don't contradict scripture; they may simply represent an incomplete transition. The experience remains theologically sound despite its minimalist nature. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Respiratory failure during hip surgery resulting in clinical death | Aware of medical procedures while unconscious in ICU: respiratory equipment, blood draws, restraints | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Awareness of ICU procedures while unconscious | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 884 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1108 Barbara R NDE 3096 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_r_nde_3096.html | 2007 | 2007-05-14 | 2007 | F |
Barbara R experienced severe blood loss due to a miscarriage on May 14, 2007. She lost consciousness at a train station after going into shock, having convulsions, and hitting her head. She dreamed of a dark space where she saw people dressed in bright white and felt she had an important job to do in the grand design - a job that God gave her. She felt someone pulling her by the back of her shirt and heard her husband calling from far away. During emergency surgery (D&C), she experienced the same vision but with infinite white light instead of darkness. She saw faces with white clothing and what looked like wings, everything happening very fast. Again she felt pulled back and heard the anesthesiologist calling from far away, eventually waking to him removing the intubation tube. She required two blood transfusions and IV iron. After the trauma, she lost her concept of time, felt peaceful, and had heightened sensitivity to loud noises. The experience left her with a strong sense that God had given her a purpose to fulfill. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with beings in white clothing with wing-like appearances strongly suggests angelic beings, consistent with biblical descriptions. The sense of having a God-given purpose or job aligns with biblical concepts of divine calling and life purpose. The infinite white light corresponds to biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The peaceful aftermath reflects the peace that comes from divine encounters in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard biblical elements of angelic encounters, divine purpose, and heavenly light without any contradictory theological concepts. The sense of being given a job by God aligns with biblical narratives of divine commissioning. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe blood loss from miscarriage, shock, convulsions, required blood transfusions | Saw beings in bright white with wings, received divine job/purpose, infinite white light | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw beings in white with wings | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 885 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 989 Benny M NDE 2866 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1benny_m_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-07-17 | 2007 | M |
Benny experienced cardiac arrest in the emergency room on July 17, 2006, with his heart stopped for 45 seconds. Upon losing consciousness, he immediately regained awareness in a multidimensional space, floating thousands of feet above a translucent blue and white tunnel. The surrounding space was warm soft sky blue with wisps of white light. The tunnel flowed upward, merging into beautiful blue and white light. Upon entering the tunnel, he saw his life memories and events displayed like millions of TV screens surrounding him from all sides - each memory alive, in perfect detail and color, all perceivable simultaneously. He paused to observe his son's seventh birthday in complete detail. At this point he realized with absolute clarity that he had died, experiencing the most profound conscious awareness of his existence. He felt this was natural order, his soul separated from his dying body. He was content and moving rapidly toward the brighter light when he heard someone calling his name. His movement reversed at incredible speed, returning him through the tunnel to his body in the emergency room. The experience has strengthened his faith, brought him closer to God and church, and given him certainty about life after death. He has shared this with many, bringing them comfort about the afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and movement toward divine light align with many biblical near-death accounts. The life review, while not explicitly biblical, doesn't contradict scripture and may relate to judgment concepts. The complete peace and acceptance of death reflects biblical promises of peace for believers. His strengthened faith and church involvement demonstrate positive spiritual fruit. The multidimensional awareness and seeing all things simultaneously could reflect the eternal perspective described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks explicit encounters with God, Jesus, or angels, though the calling voice could be interpreted as divine. The tunnel structure itself, while common in NDEs, has no direct biblical precedent. However, these elements don't contradict scripture and the overall experience strongly supports Christian beliefs about consciousness surviving death and moving toward divine light. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest in emergency room, no heartbeat for 45 seconds | Detailed tunnel experience, complete life review with specific memories like son's 7th birthday | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Life review in tunnel | 0.00 | Emergency room staff and doctors | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 886 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1373 Buffy N NDE 300 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1buffy_n_nde.html | 1975 | 2007 | F |
During a suicide attempt with alcohol and valium in 1975, Buffy experienced cardiac arrest requiring resuscitation. She found herself observing from the left corner of the room, looking down at a bed with someone in it and people working on them. She experienced absolute emotionlessness and profound silence - a quietness more complete than quiet itself. From her elevated perspective, she watched medical staff working on what she later realized was her own body, though she felt completely detached with no emotions whatsoever. Upon awakening a day later, she discovered bruises on her chest from resuscitation efforts. The experience left her with a lasting impression of cold silence and total nothingness that she found horrifying in retrospect. She stopped mixing alcohol and valium after this event and eventually quit drinking entirely. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains the classic biblical element of an out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical body, consistent with passages about the spirit leaving the body (Ecclesiastes 12:7). The observation from above aligns with numerous biblical accounts of spiritual vision from elevated perspectives. Unbiblical elements: The complete void and absence of any spiritual beings, divine presence, or afterlife realm contradicts biblical descriptions of the afterlife. The total emotionlessness and cold silence differs markedly from biblical accounts which describe either paradise with God's presence or separation from God with awareness. The absence of any encounter with divine beings, judgment, or spiritual realms is inconsistent with biblical testimony about what occurs at death. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest with resuscitation attempts, bruising on chest from compressions documented | Only general observation of room from above, no specific details that could be verified | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Viewed room from left corner near ceiling | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 4 | ||||||||||
| 887 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1148 Bunnie M NDE 21637 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bunnie_m_nde.html | 1995 | 2007 | F |
During wisdom teeth extraction surgery in 1995, Bunnie experienced clinical death while coming out of anesthesia. She was in significant pain and having difficulty breathing when the monitor stopped beeping. A nurse urged her to "Stay with us" while medical staff worked to revive her. From an out-of-body perspective, she observed herself from above, seeing tubes in her head and a brunette nurse rubbing her right arm. She heard someone call for an "epi drip" - a detail she was later told she should not have been able to hear while clinically dead. During the experience, she noticed the clock and bulletin board transformed into bright white light. She felt peaceful and free from breathing difficulties while out of body, though she actively chose to return, thinking "I am not going to die, just because I am having wisdom teeth pulled." After a strong jolt returned her to her body, she experienced intense pain again, vomited phlegm, and began recovering. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with observation of medical procedures aligns with biblical concepts of spirit-body separation. The bright light could represent divine presence as described in biblical theophanies. Her conscious choice to return and the experience of peace while separated from the body are consistent with biblical accounts of the spirit's continued consciousness after physical death. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience lacks some common biblical elements like encountering deceased relatives or angels, but doesn't contain anything contradicting scripture. The absence of a life review, judgment scene, or encounter with Jesus/God makes it incomplete from a biblical perspective but not contradictory. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Clinical death during surgery with monitor showing flatline | Heard "epi drip" call while clinically dead - information she shouldn't have accessed; saw specific nurse actions | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard medical emergency call | 1.00 | Medical staff | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||
| 888 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1358 Bunny J NDE 364 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bunny_j_nde.html | 1977 | 2/16/77 | 2007 | F |
On February 16, 1977, Bunny was kidnapped and brutally attacked with a tire iron after being run off the road. She was left for dead at the base of a mountain in sixteen degrees below zero weather. During the attack, she was taken out of her body and wrapped in an incredible feeling of power and peace that she identified as God. She felt completely light, free, and pain-free in God's arms. God asked if she wanted to stay on earth or go with Him. She initially chose to go with God, but He showed her a vision of her own funeral on a grey drizzly day, with her in the casket and all her friends and family crying grey tears. When God asked if this was how she wanted to be remembered, she reconsidered. Three days later she woke up in the hospital, surprised to be alive. Her rights had been read to her upon arrival, indicating the severity of her condition. The experience eliminated her fear of dying but left her sometimes struggling with why she was kept here. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with God aligns with biblical accounts of divine encounters. The choice between life and death presented by God reflects His sovereignty over life and death (Deuteronomy 32:39). The complete peace and freedom from pain in God's presence matches biblical descriptions of being in God's presence. The vision of future events (her funeral) aligns with prophetic visions in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts of divine encounters, God's personal care for individuals, and His sovereign control over life and death. The absence of Jesus specifically mentioned doesn't contradict scripture as God the Father is clearly present. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe trauma from criminal attack, left for dead in freezing conditions | Prophetic vision of her own funeral shown by God, conscious interaction with divine presence | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Shown vision of own funeral | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 889 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1058 Bonnie B NDE 2982 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_b_nde_2982.html | 1972 | 2007 | F |
Around 1972, Bonnie was at the dentist trying nitrous oxide for the first time during dental work. She had very low blood pressure (80/60) when the procedure began. Suddenly everything went black, then she saw a radiant, indescribably brilliant light and was whisked down a tunnel at incredible speed. Faceless figures lined both sides of the tunnel, reaching out as if wanting to touch her, communicating telepathically with each other in a mental chatter. Though she couldn't identify them, they seemed familiar and appeared to know her. Despite wanting to stay in the incredible brightness and feeling of love and joy, she kept thinking about her young children, communicating mentally "my children, my children, I need to go back." She was affirmed with understanding and suddenly raced backwards through the tunnel. She awoke to hear the nurse saying "I have a pulse and pressure now" after being without vital signs for about 3 minutes. The experience left her feeling extremely weak but eliminated any fear of death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant divine light, tunnel experience, and encountering spiritual beings align with biblical and traditional Christian NDE accounts. The telepathic communication reflects spiritual communication beyond physical limitations. The overwhelming love and joy in the divine presence matches biblical descriptions of God's nature. The consideration of earthly responsibilities (her children) and being allowed to return shows divine compassion. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While she doesn't specifically mention seeing Jesus or God in personal form, the divine presence and love are clearly felt. The faceless figures could represent angels or the communion of saints, which aligns with biblical teaching. |
2 | Other | 10 | 4 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest at dentist, no blood pressure for approximately 3 minutes | Tunnel experience with multiple beings, but no specific verifiable details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard nurse upon return | 1.00 | Nurse | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 890 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1025 Carlos EA NDE 2761 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carlos_ea_nde.html | 1988 | 2007 | M |
Carlos experienced a near-death episode while drowning at the beach in 1988. Unable to swim, he lost his footing when water came to his feet and fell backward due to the wave-like beach formation. As waves repeatedly pushed him down, he became exhausted and sleepy but maintained underwater vision. At an undetermined point, he began moving toward a white light, experiencing profound peace and beautiful tranquility. As he approached closer, fear set in with the realization of dying. He then heard a voice commanding his return. Upon returning rapidly, he felt a chest blow and resumed drowning sensations. He saw legs beside him which he grabbed to escape the water. Remarkably, his friends report he emerged independently, though he experienced assistance. The experience left him with enhanced consciousness, incredibly fast thoughts, awareness of remote events, and mystical light encounters. He reported future precognitive abilities and understanding of universal concepts. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death experiences. The brilliant white light Carlos encountered aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence. The commanding voice telling him to return parallels biblical instances of divine intervention and God's sovereign control over life and death. The tunnel of light he traveled through resonates with passages about transitions between earthly and spiritual realms. His feelings of incredible peace and joy reflect biblical descriptions of God's presence bringing perfect peace. The out-of-body awareness and seeing events from outside his physical form align with biblical concepts of the soul's existence independent of the body. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience lacks problematic elements such as reincarnation, universalism, or contradictions to biblical doctrine. Carlos's experience appears to align well with Christian understanding of near-death encounters, featuring divine light, a commanding presence (possibly divine), and a clear return to physical life without any new age or occult elements. |
5 | Other | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Clear drowning event with loss of consciousness and life-threatening situation | Limited specific veridical observations but clear OBE and mystical elements | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw underwater and movement toward light | 0.00 | Friends at beach | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 891 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1104 Caroline S NDE 31279 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1caroline_s_nde.html | 1982 | 1982-06-22 | 2007 | F |
During a cesarean section on June 22, 1982, Caroline experienced a life-threatening hemorrhage that nearly resulted in her death. While unconscious, she had a vivid dream or vision where she saw her deceased father ahead of her on a slight incline. He appeared exactly as she remembered him, wearing his dressing gown and slippers, with grey combed hair and his characteristic mustache. She attempted to walk toward him, but he turned around, waved her away, and firmly stated, "No, go back, go back, it's not time yet." Despite feeling slightly disappointed at being turned away, she was awakened by her husband informing her the baby was alright. The following day, a doctor visited and revealed the severity of her condition - she had hemorrhaged very badly during the operation and they had nearly lost her. Her husband confirmed this account, stating he had been told to prepare for the worst. The encounter with her deceased father at the threshold between life and death, combined with his protective intervention sending her back, represents a classic near-death experience with deceased loved ones serving as guides or guardians. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Caroline's experience contains several elements consistent with biblical perspectives on death and the afterlife. The appearance of her deceased father aligns with the biblical understanding that souls continue to exist after physical death. His role as a protective figure sending her back parallels biblical accounts of divine timing and sovereignty over life and death - "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The clear communication and recognition between Caroline and her father reflects the biblical concept of consciousness and identity persisting after death. The boundary or threshold she could not cross echoes biblical imagery of separation between the living and those who have passed on. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience does not contain any elements that directly contradict biblical teaching. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation, or any occult practices. The encounter remains focused on the personal connection between father and daughter, with the father serving a protective role in alignment with God's timing for Caroline's life. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Life-threatening hemorrhage during cesarean section, confirmed by medical staff | Clear encounter with deceased father with specific details and communication | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 2 | Saw deceased father on incline | 0.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 892 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1100 Carolyn B NDE 3069 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carolyn_b_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-07-28 | 2007 | F |
In August 2005, Carolyn was rushed to emergency with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Her bowel had burst, lungs collapsed, and kidneys failed. Wrapped in ice due to 42°C fever with no blood pressure, her body was pumped with fluids causing massive retention, weight increase from 65kg to 140kg within a week. She developed peritonitis, intra-abdominal sepsis, and multiple lung opacities. Surgeons performed an open laparotomy, leaving her abdomen open for nine months. Within two days, she entered an induced coma with 48-hour survival prognosis and minimal surgical survival chances. During the coma, though unable to respond, she maintained hearing and feeling. She experienced a white mist passing through her body from head down, feeling it was cleaning every cell, particularly dwelling at her heart. During surgery, she found herself in a valley with sandy pathway and black jagged rocks reaching endlessly upward. A man in brilliant white robes, radiating light and overwhelming love, walked toward her holding a young girl's hand. She recognized the girl as herself and experienced the scene from the child's perspective. Looking up at Him, she saw pure holiness and incomprehensible love in His eyes. He communicated telepathically: "It's not your time yet." Upon awakening, she exclaimed about spiritual sight being restored, seeing herself as God sees her - beautiful, pure, and clean despite her physical condition. She experienced two more comas, witnessing hell in the second. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Carolyn's experience powerfully aligns with biblical accounts of divine encounters. Her vision of Jesus in brilliant white robes matches Revelation 1:14 and the Transfiguration accounts. The valley setting evokes Psalm 23's "valley of the shadow of death." The overwhelming divine love she experienced reflects 1 John 4:8 - "God is love." Her spiritual awakening and seeing herself through God's eyes parallels 2 Corinthians 5:17 about being a new creation in Christ. The telepathic communication aligns with God knowing our thoughts (Psalm 139:2). Her subsequent vision of hell confirms biblical teaching about its reality. The healing from past trauma through encountering Christ's love demonstrates biblical redemption and restoration. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience strongly affirms Christian orthodoxy, explicitly identifying Jesus Christ, describing heaven and hell as real places, and emphasizing God's sovereign timing over life and death. No new age, universalist, or occult elements present. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 43 | Exceptional Evidence | 15 | Multiple organ failure, induced coma, 48-hour survival prognosis | Detailed encounter with Jesus Christ, spiritual transformation, heaven and hell visions | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | Open abdomen wound | 4/23/2025 | 4 | 1 | White mist cleaning body during coma | 0.00 | Surgeons and medical team | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||
| 893 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1263 Catherine A NDE 3182 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1catherine_a_nde.html | 1942 | 2007 | 7 | F |
At age seven in 1942, Catherine underwent surgery and experienced a near-fatal hemorrhage during the operation. While under anesthesia, she found herself floating up in the air in the operating room corner. From this elevated perspective, she could clearly see the doctor and nurse anesthetist below, recognizing her own body on the operating table. She moved in circular patterns that became progressively smaller, and when reaching the center of each circle, she would "pop out" and begin another circular pattern. Eventually positioned in the room's corner, she felt compelled to leave the room and explore what lay beyond. At this critical moment, a male adult voice commanded firmly: "You better get back down there." This was her last memory of the experience. Her mother later confirmed that Catherine had almost bled to death during the operation, validating the life-threatening nature of the event. The experience left lasting impacts, including a premonition years later when her deceased friend appeared with three monk-like beings to warn about her husband's impending death three days before it occurred. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Catherine's out-of-body experience aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's existence independent of the physical body (2 Corinthians 5:8, 12:2-4). The commanding male voice directing her return parallels biblical instances of divine or angelic intervention protecting life according to God's timing (Psalm 91:11). The circular movement patterns and eventual boundary she couldn't cross reflect biblical imagery of divine boundaries between life and death that humans cannot traverse at will (Job 14:5). Her subsequent spiritual gift of premonition, particularly the warning about her husband's death, aligns with biblical accounts of dreams, visions, and spiritual warnings (Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements contradicting biblical teaching such as reincarnation, universal salvation, or occult practices. The straightforward out-of-body experience with divine intervention to preserve life aligns with biblical understanding of God's sovereignty over life and death. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 12 | Nearly bled to death during surgery, life-threatening hemorrhage | Detailed out-of-body observations of operating room and medical staff | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw operating room from above | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 894 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1422 Burnie A NDE 205 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1burnie_a_nde.html | 1992 | 2007 | F |
In January 1992, Burnie experienced an overdose from a suicide attempt that resulted in unconsciousness and a profound near-death experience with extensive precognitive visions. While unconscious, she felt like she was watching a play, traveling to different locations including fields, riverbeds, and her home. She observed herself as an older teenager in a field with an unknown man who attempted to force himself on her, seeing a gun and blurry people nearby. Years later at a party outside city limits, she experienced intense flashbacks to her vision and left early. The next day she learned a friend was raped at gunpoint by someone matching the man from her vision. She also witnessed visions of women being hurt, bodies with people walking away, and various violent scenarios. Over the following six to seven years, most visions manifested as real events involving people she knew or incidents reported in the news. Since the NDE, she continues receiving visions while asleep or "zoned out" of future events that later appear in news reports. These ongoing precognitive experiences have been consistently accurate, though she struggles with the inability to prevent the tragedies she foresees. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Burnie's experience of receiving visions of future events aligns with biblical accounts of prophetic dreams and visions. The Bible acknowledges prophetic gifts in Joel 2:28: "I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Her protective vision that helped her avoid danger parallels biblical instances of divine warnings through dreams (Matthew 2:12-13). The burden of seeing future tragedies reflects the biblical prophet's experience of bearing difficult knowledge (Jeremiah 20:9). Her desire to help others with this gift echoes the biblical purpose of spiritual gifts for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). Unbiblical elements: While precognitive abilities appear in Scripture, the violent and disturbing nature of the visions, combined with feelings of helplessness rather than divine purpose, raises concerns. Biblical prophecy typically includes hope, redemption, or clear divine purpose. The experience lacks explicit spiritual or divine elements, focusing instead on traumatic future events without redemptive context. |
5 | Unknown | 7 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Life-threatening overdose from suicide attempt causing unconsciousness | Multiple precognitive visions that were later verified through actual events | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Vision of future assault | 1.00 | Friends at party | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 895 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 999 BV NDE 16007 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bv_nde.html | 1993 | 2007 | Unknown |
In 1993, BV underwent a tympanoplasty surgery under general anesthesia. After surgery in the wake-up room, they briefly awoke then fell asleep again. At some point, they experienced passing through a "doorway" where sudden light bathed every cell of their body. Rather than leaving the body, its nature transformed from physical cells to a light body, with each cell becoming like a sun, warm and radiating throughout their being. They became psychic light, a light of love, with their soul bathed in warmth and love. A beautiful being invited them to accompany him, and people approached to greet, welcome, and express joy at seeing them. The entire experience centered around a magnificent, radiating oak tree. The being indicated it was not their time and led them away. They were shown and made to feel everything as a gift to provide courage for resuming life's path. Upon returning to the material body, a nurse shook them and yelled for them to breathe. After hesitating momentarily, they resumed breathing and cried extensively, wanting to cleanse their body of all unshed tears and "set the counters to zero." The nurse stroked their face for comfort. Though they wished to remain in that realm, they accepted it wasn't their time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: BV's transformation into a light body resonates with biblical descriptions of glorified bodies (1 Corinthians 15:44) and divine light. The beautiful being who guided them parallels angelic encounters in Scripture. The welcoming committee of joyful beings reflects biblical imagery of heavenly reception (Luke 15:10). The magnificent tree evokes the Tree of Life in Revelation 22:2. The message that "it wasn't time" aligns with divine sovereignty over life and death (Ecclesiastes 3:2). The experience of overwhelming love and peace reflects God's nature as described in 1 John 4:8. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. While the identity of the beings isn't specified as explicitly Christian, the overall experience aligns with biblical themes of divine light, angelic guidance, and God's timing. The transformation experience and tree symbolism are consistent with biblical imagery. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 10 | General anesthesia surgery with post-operative breathing cessation requiring intervention | Detailed light body transformation and encounters with beings around tree | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Light body transformation | 0.00 | Nurse | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 896 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1059 Cameron H NDE 2985 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cameron_h_nde.html | 1984 | 1984-12-01 | 2007 | 6 | M |
At age six in December 1984, Cameron developed Reye's Syndrome after his mother gave him chewable children's aspirin for a fever. Following medical advice to give more aspirin, his fever reached 106.5°F, requiring emergency hospitalization. He entered a coma with a brain pressure monitoring bolt inserted in his head and was placed on life support. When his mother briefly left for the restroom, his life support dropped to zero. Doctors successfully resuscitated him. During this clinical death, Cameron traveled down a soft grey hallway without doors except for one at the end emitting immense light. Floating toward and through this doorway, he entered a vast space resembling a giant Styrofoam sphere where he could only travel around its surface. Hearing crying and beeps, he looked toward the sounds and returned to his hospital bed, surrounded by floating beings he called "aliens." Since this experience, he has recurring visions of the hallway and sphere multiple times monthly, accompanied by negative feelings. He learned to suppress the visions but the feelings persist. The NDE granted him premonitive abilities that accurately predict outcomes for himself and others, with these premonitions never proving wrong. Medical records confirm he flatlined with life support at zero. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Cameron's passage through a hallway toward divine light parallels biblical near-death imagery and descriptions of transitions to the afterlife. The immense light at the doorway resonates with biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5) and Christ as the light of the world (John 8:12). His return to life after clinical death demonstrates divine sovereignty over life and death. The subsequent gift of accurate premonitions aligns with biblical spiritual gifts of prophecy and words of knowledge (1 Corinthians 12:8-10). The beings surrounding him upon return, while he called them "aliens" as a child, could represent angelic presences mentioned throughout Scripture. Unbiblical elements: The description of beings as "aliens" and the strange Styrofoam sphere environment lacks clear biblical parallel. The recurring visions with negative feelings suggest possible spiritual oppression rather than divine blessing. The absence of explicit Christian elements or divine presence in the experience raises questions about its spiritual source. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 37 | Exceptional Evidence | 12 | Reye's Syndrome coma, life support dropped to zero, successful resuscitation | Detailed journey through light doorway to strange realm with beings present | written_account | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Brain pressure bolt | 4/23/2025 | 3 | 2 | Hallway with light doorway | 0.00 | Medical team | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||
| 897 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1394 Candy B NDE 254 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1candy_b_nde.html | 1996 | 2007 | F |
In 1996, Candy underwent a hysterectomy that led to severe post-operative complications. After being allowed to walk to the restroom, she fainted and could not maintain consciousness despite nurses using ammonia capsules. Her toes dragged on the floor as staff half-carried her to bed. When the doctor arrived and began examining her abdomen, someone screamed - she then realized it was herself screaming, but observed this from outside her body. She was positioned high in a corner of the room, watching the medical team work on her physical form below. She "saw" rather than "heard" herself scream. The doctor measured her blood pressure at 35/0 and urgently called for blood units, becoming angry when informed they weren't thawed. He administered two units of clear fluid while blood was prepared. Throughout this crisis, she floated in bright white light, experiencing profound peace and not wanting to leave. However, thoughts of her three-year-old daughter caused everything to disappear. She awoke approximately three days later to find her husband entering her empty room - staff had removed her for examination without informing him. Her family had assumed she died and begun notifying relatives. She felt intense anger at having to return from the peaceful light. A grapefruit-sized blood clot in her abdomen had caused the life-threatening hemorrhage. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Candy's out-of-body experience aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's existence independent of the physical body, as suggested in 2 Corinthians 5:8 about being "absent from the body." The bright white light she encountered resonates with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence (1 John 1:5). The profound peace she experienced reflects biblical promises of God's peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Her return motivated by love for her daughter demonstrates the biblical principle of parental responsibility and love. The tunnel-like presence waiting behind her could represent the transition to the afterlife mentioned in biblical near-death accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on classic NDE elements without introducing concepts contrary to biblical teaching. Her anger at returning, while understandable humanly, doesn't contradict biblical doctrine but rather reflects the tension between earthly responsibilities and heavenly peace. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 14 | Blood pressure 35/0, grapefruit-sized blood clot causing hemorrhage | Detailed out-of-body observations of medical procedures and staff actions | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 3 | 2 | Observed self from room corner | 0.00 | Doctor and medical team | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 898 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1357 Charles L NDE 365 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1charles_l_nde.html | 1965 | 1965-08-06 | 2007 | 19 | M |
Charles L was at an Army field hospital in Vietnam being treated for malaria when a B-57 bomber crashed nearby. The explosion set him on fire, causing 30% burns to his body. Vietnamese civilians knocked him down to extinguish the flames. During this traumatic event, he experienced a life review where he saw "little windows" pass before him, like being inside a Tiffany lampshade, with each window showing different eras from his childhood. He lost consciousness from the pain and awoke to find a priest administering last rites. When the priest declared him dying, Charles responded that he wasn't ready to go yet, demonstrating his return to consciousness. Three days before the accident, he had a precognitive dream of a Viet Cong chasing him with a flamethrower. Charles also reported a second NDE in 1994 during a heart attack when medication lowered his blood pressure dangerously, hearing doctors counting his pulse as it dropped to 30-34 before rising again. He experienced a white environment during this second event. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains a classic life review element consistent with biblical accounts of one's life being examined. The presence of a priest giving last rites and Charles's declaration that he wasn't ready to die suggests a boundary experience. The precognitive dream could be interpreted as divine warning. The life review aligns with biblical concepts of judgment or life evaluation. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience lacks explicitly unbiblical content such as reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age concepts. The narrative focuses on life review and near-death awareness without contradicting scriptural teachings. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe burns from explosion, life-threatening injuries documented | Life review present but no specific veridical observations of external events | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 1 | Life review of childhood experiences | 0.00 | Priest | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||
| 899 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1217 Christine R NDE 3217 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christine_r_nde.html | 1974 | 2007 | F |
Christine R was in a severe car accident when an elderly driver turned left in front of their vehicle traveling at 55 mph. She broke the rearview mirror with her head and flew through the windshield. In the ambulance, she fell into deep unconsciousness and experienced an out-of-body episode where she observed from above as the EMT tried to get her pulse, repeatedly saying "We're losing her" while her friend screamed "She's dead, don't die Chris!" She could see every detail: the ambulance interior, body positions, the EMT's movements and instruments, even the color of the blanket wrapped around her. She then traveled through a tunnel at lightning speed, like the Star Wars time warp effect, with energy passing by and white lights converging into a glaring brightness. The experience felt like "a rocket-propelled orgasm" with providence holding her. She heard God's voice asking three questions: "Have you loved enough? Have you learned enough? Have you experienced enough?" Realizing she hadn't accomplished these things, she screamed "No! I need more time" and immediately returned to her body, moaning in pain. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, tunnel of light, and encounter with God's voice are consistent with biblical near-death accounts. The three questions posed by God focus on love, learning, and experience - with love being paramount in Christian teaching. The immediate return upon request shows divine mercy. The bright light and divine presence align with biblical descriptions of God's glory. Unbiblical elements: The description of the experience as "rocket-propelled orgasm" uses sexualized language unusual for biblical accounts, though this may simply be her attempt to describe ineffable joy. No other problematic elements identified. |
5 | Ambulance | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Lost pulse in ambulance, EMT stating "We're losing her" | Specific OBE observations of ambulance interior, instruments, blanket color, positions | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw ambulance interior from above | 1.00 | EMT and friend | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 900 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1402 Christine S NDE 238 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christine_s_nde_238.html | 2000 | 2000-05-25 | 2007 | F |
Christine S experienced a catastrophic car accident on an unfamiliar road, taking a curve at high speed. Her car struck a culvert, split a telephone pole in half, went airborne eight feet, hit a steel billboard post, and came to rest upside down against a tree. The crash was rated 5/5 severity with the engine in the front seat. She has no memory of the impact but experienced an intense NDE. She felt excruciating pain transforming into ecstasy and knew she had felt Christ's crucifixion - becoming one with Jesus and experiencing what He experienced on the cross. She felt the pain, suffering, and release followed by pure ecstasy. In a void or blackness, alone yet unified with everything, she realized the eternal nature of existence and felt overwhelming joy at discovering immortality's reality. Upon regaining consciousness still trapped in the vehicle, she asked "What does ecstasy feel like?" Her injuries remarkably paralleled Christ's wounds: cuts across her hairline (crown of thorns), cuts on both feet, and both hands injured. In the ER, she asked about stigmata. She experienced both heavenly ecstasy and a hellish vision of being left behind in the rapture, driving dark roads seeing "Jesus Saves" signs and hearing "Highway to Hell." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience powerfully depicts union with Christ's crucifixion, feeling His suffering and triumph. The stigmata-like wounds and awareness of Christ's passion align with biblical mysticism. Recognition of eternal life and unity with the divine reflects Christian theology. The vision included both heaven and hell, demonstrating biblical duality. Unbiblical elements: While intensely Christian, the experience of literally becoming Christ and experiencing His crucifixion could be seen as presumptuous by orthodox standards. The sexual language describing spiritual ecstasy is unconventional for biblical accounts. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Catastrophic 5/5 severity crash, should have been fatal per state trooper | Profound Christ experience but few veridical observations of accident scene | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Experienced Christ's crucifixion | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 901 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1390 Christine S NDE 268 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christine_s_nde_268.html | 1981 | 1981-08-21 | 2007 | F |
Christine S lost consciousness from smoke inhalation during a fire and was pronounced dead on arrival from carbon monoxide poisoning. She became aware of being in a dark, silent place where she seemed to be waiting. She then began moving toward a brightly lit area that appeared as a bright yellow wall with uneven sections and definite lines, with faintly pink edges along the lines. She was floating along this wall, seeing only one side as if her back was against the other side, yet had no sense of having a body - just pure awareness. As she continued moving along the unchanging wall, she became overwhelmed with horror and an intense urge to escape. She kept repeating to herself "I have to get out of here" multiple times. After this desperate plea, she felt herself falling and everything went black again. She awoke in the emergency room surrounded by doctors and nurses asking if she knew who she was. This experience left her with an intense fear of death, as the horror came from being totally alone in that place. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of darkness and void could correspond to biblical descriptions of separation from God or Sheol. The awareness without body aligns with spiritual existence. The horror and desire to escape might reflect judgment or purgatorial states mentioned in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified, though the yellow wall with pink edges is an unusual detail not found in biblical accounts. The experience lacks the typical biblical elements of divine beings, heaven, or hell as traditionally described. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 2 | 12 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Dead on arrival from carbon monoxide poisoning | No external observations, only internal experience of wall and darkness | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw yellow wall with pink edges | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 902 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1396 Cathy H NDE 252 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cathy_h_nde.html | 1988 | 1988-04-25 | 2007 | F |
During surgery in April 1988, Cathy H was clinically dead for a couple of minutes, though doctors didn't inform her at the time. She was very ill after surgery and out of it for a week. Two years later, a nurse who was present told her mother they had lost her for a couple of minutes and she was lucky to still have her daughter. During the experience, Cathy came out of darkness into bright light filled with peace and love. She saw Jesus dressed in white, holding her five-year-old son who had died two years earlier in an accident. Jesus put the boy down and he came to embrace his mother. Despite intense joy at the reunion, Cathy told her son she could see he was happy and in good hands with Jesus, but she had to return to help his nine-year-old sister get through life. Her son understood, and she returned feeling torn and sad to leave. The experience gave her absolute knowledge that Jesus is real, heaven exists, and the most important things are family, helping others, and doing one's best with love. She now has no fear of death and feels occasional communication from her deceased son. Her faith transformed from belief to knowledge, and she joined the Mormon Church. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Jesus, reunion with deceased child in heaven, bright divine light, conscious choice to return for earthly responsibilities, transformation of faith from belief to knowledge. The experience strongly affirms Christian afterlife, divine love, and continuing bonds with deceased loved ones in Christ's care. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is thoroughly consistent with Christian theology regarding heaven, Jesus's care for children, and the continuation of family relationships in the afterlife. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Lost during surgery for couple minutes per nurse | Saw Jesus and deceased son, profound spiritual encounter | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw Jesus and deceased son | 0.00 | Nurse from surgery | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 903 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1416 Charlene P NDE 3434 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1charlene_p_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-07-01 | 2007 | F |
Charlene P developed septic shock and lung collapse six days after appendix surgery. In the ICU with at least six people working on her, she felt herself slipping from consciousness. She then observed from above as they worked on her body, feeling profound peace. Her attention was drawn to an overwhelming light and feeling of love she remembered but had never felt on Earth. She was drawn toward it, feeling love and acceptance, becoming part of the light itself. She knew whatever she wanted to know and saw others who knew her, though she couldn't identify them. Through telepathy, she was told she could be done or could return. She spent what felt like days in a "holding room" while they waited for her decision. When she chose to return "to be here for the ascension," all beings present became exuberant. She was told the return would initially be difficult but would become easier. Upon awakening from her three-week coma on life support, she saw both her family and what appeared to be beings from the holding room, including tall, long-haired angelic beings. She was clinically dead more than twice during the coma with only 5% survival chance. The experience left her feeling like an alien on Earth, understanding past/present/future as one, and developing healing abilities. She returned to school achieving a 4.0 GPA and pursuing nursing to heal others. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The divine light, unconditional love, angelic beings, and choice to return for a greater purpose align with biblical accounts. The mention of "the ascension" suggests awareness of Christ's return or spiritual transformation. The healing abilities and calling to serve others through nursing reflect spiritual gifts. The beings' joy at her decision to return suggests divine approval of earthly service. Unbiblical elements: The concept of choosing whether to stay or return might conflict with divine sovereignty in some interpretations. References to past/present/future as one and feeling alienated from Earth have new age overtones. The statement about transitioning from religious to "spiritually centered" suggests movement away from organized Christianity. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Septic shock, collapsed lung, clinical death 2+ times, 3-week coma, 5% survival | OBE observation of ICU scene but limited specifics provided | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed ICU scene from above | 1.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 904 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1237 Cindy M NDE 3342 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cindy_m_nde.html | 1992 | 2007 | F |
During a 1992 tubing accident behind a boat, Cindy M fell off and was underwater with severe head pain, fearing she had hit another person's hip. She thought she was drowning and didn't want to pass out underwater. She then experienced an out-of-body experience, initially seeing a crane and thinking someone had drowned. From above, she observed her own body in the water and recognized it was herself. She saw a beautiful bright light and an angel who told her it was time to go back. Despite not wanting to return, she felt herself drop back into her body and had to swim up from what seemed like a long distance underwater. The experience included heightened consciousness, incredibly vivid senses, time distortion, and telepathic communication with the angelic being. She felt incredible peace, joy, and unity with the universe during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. The out-of-body experience aligns with Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3 of being caught up to the third heaven "whether in the body or out of the body." The bright light corresponds to biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The presence of an angel as a messenger is thoroughly biblical, as angels frequently appear in Scripture to deliver messages from God. The command to return suggests divine sovereignty over life and death, consistent with biblical teaching that God determines the length of our days. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience does not contain any elements that directly contradict biblical teaching. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation, occult practices, or other concepts incompatible with biblical Christianity. The angel simply delivered a message to return, which aligns with biblical accounts of angelic messengers. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Drowning/near-drowning incident with loss of consciousness underwater | Out-of-body experience with view of own body from above, recognition of self, bright light and angel encounter | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw own body in water from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 905 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1415 Cindy S NDE 3428 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cindy_s_nde.html | 1962 | 2007 | 3 | F |
At age 3 in 1962, Cindy S was run over by her mother's car after falling out and accidentally knocking it into reverse while her mother was taking groceries into the house. The car left tire marks across her head and back, causing total blindness in both eyes. During the accident, she experienced an out-of-body perspective, seeing her father on the ground holding her in his arms while watching from above. She could see the entire room from outside her body. The experience included a brilliant mystical light, feelings of incredible peace and happiness, and a sense of unity with the universe. Remarkably, despite doctors saying she would never see again and using her as a case study, she miraculously regained sight in her right eye after two weeks, which doctors could not explain. The accident left a scar on her brain. She reports that while she doesn't remember many details due to her young age, the experience fundamentally changed her, making her "different, kind, and loving in a way that is beyond the norm." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences where individuals are taken up in the spirit. The miraculous healing of her sight after doctors declared it impossible demonstrates divine intervention consistent with biblical healing miracles. The brilliant light of mystical origin corresponds to biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The lasting transformation toward exceptional kindness and love reflects the fruits of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22-23. The sense of peace transcending understanding echoes Philippians 4:7. Unbiblical elements: The account mentions developing psychic abilities including "empathy, clairsentience, clairvoyance, claircognizance" after the experience. The respondent also expresses a view that "Christianity etc. as being on a kindergarten level, with spirituality as graduation from Harvard," suggesting a progression beyond traditional Christianity toward new age spirituality. These elements are not consistent with biblical Christianity. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Child run over by car with tire marks across head and back | Out-of-body view of father holding her, but limited specifics due to young age | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw father holding her from above perspective | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 5 | |||||||||
| 906 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1318 CJ L NDE 3371 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cj_l_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-10-15 | 2007 | M |
On October 15, 2007, CJ L experienced a heart attack and clinical death in the emergency room, coding for approximately 30 seconds. Upon entering the ER, staff rushed around as the charge nurse kept him talking, warning him not to close his eyes or they would need to insert tubes. He asked them to save his Rockies shirt, which they did. When a tech was about to insert a catheter, he closed his eyes and let out a breath, at which point he coded. He grabbed the nurse's arm with what staff called "the death stare," gasped, and fell back. During the NDE, he found himself very alert in darkness, moving/floating fast to his right, initially wanting to yell "echo" but thinking it inappropriate. He thought "this is it!" and prayed the Lord's Prayer. He experienced a rush sensation like falling in a dream and was upset about being taken away from the peaceful place when shocked back. Upon return, he sat up asking about heating pads due to the heat from defibrillation. He recalls his left arm and right leg hanging off the table, unable to lift them as if disconnected. The experience left him more tuned to others' needs and feelings. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes prayer during the transition (Lord's Prayer), which demonstrates faith in a moment of crisis. The darkness followed by consciousness aligns with biblical accounts of death and spiritual awareness. The peace experienced and the lasting positive transformation toward greater empathy for others reflects biblical fruits of the Spirit. The sense of being in God's presence during prayer is consistent with biblical promises about God's presence in death (Psalm 23:4). The reluctance to return from the peaceful state echoes Paul's tension between departing to be with Christ and remaining for others' sake (Philippians 1:23). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on darkness, prayer, peace, and return without any elements contradicting biblical teaching. No mention of reincarnation, occult practices, or unbiblical theology. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Heart attack with cardiac arrest, coded for 30 seconds in ER | Specific details about death stare, arm positions, defibrillation heat | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Physical sensations during cardiac arrest | 1.00 | ER staff | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 907 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1293 CJ NDE 430 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cj_nde.html | 1986 | 1986-06-11 | 2007 | F |
On June 11, 1986, CJ was stabbed and required emergency surgery. During the operation, she experienced an NDE where she found herself in a large, vacant, dimly lit warehouse-like room where she knew she was to wait. She noticed an arched castle-like doorway across the room with gray stone walls that rotated slowly clockwise. A pale yellow light filled the tunnel that became golden and bright at the far end. The light had a gentle, friendly, non-threatening quality. She knew it was okay to go there if needed and felt no fear. She felt the presence of others though she couldn't see them. She received non-verbal communication that the damage had been repaired and she was going back, which relieved her as the doctor had expressed uncertainty about being able to fix her injuries. Medical details: stabbed in first and second intercostal spaces on left, chipped clavicle bone, separated left shoulder, mediastinal shift with heart pushed into right chest by massive hemorrhage, 3.5 units of blood removed from left chest, approximately 15 major vessels severed including internal mammary. She remained conscious until medicated and informed the anesthesiologist of her mediastinal shift. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of a waiting place aligns with biblical concepts of intermediate states. The tunnel with light at the end corresponds to near-death accounts that some interpret as approaching the divine presence. The non-threatening, peaceful quality of the light reflects biblical descriptions of God's comforting presence. The sense of divine providence in her healing ("damage had been repaired") demonstrates God's sovereignty over life and death. Her pre-event experience of heightened awareness of creation's beauty could be interpreted as spiritual preparation. The experience strengthened her certainty of God's grace and love. Unbiblical elements: The account mentions having "gifts since at least age three" and experiencing "automatic writing when a friend's child died, like a message from the child." These psychic/mediumistic abilities, particularly communication with the deceased through automatic writing, contradict biblical prohibitions against mediumship and necromancy (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 7 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Multiple stab wounds requiring emergency surgery, mediastinal shift | Detailed description of room, rotating stone tunnel, light progression | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Knew damage was repaired during surgery | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 908 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1084 Christopher R NDE 3056 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christopher_r_nde.html | 1967 | 2007 | 8 | M |
At age 8 in 1966 or 1967, Christopher R was electrocuted while trying to unplug a record player by putting an extension cord in his mouth and pulling it apart. His eyes rolled back and he could see the electricity going through his body. He then left his body and was looking down on his brother who was on the bed, seeing the whole room from outside his body. He saw and went through a tunnel made of bricks, curved like a brick road tunnel. At the end was a bright white light. When he went through the light, there was a person in a white robe with a man's voice (though he didn't see a face) who told him he had to go back because there was a lot he had yet to learn. The place was so peaceful he didn't want to return. He went back through the tunnel, saw his brother on the bed again, then slammed back into his body. He pulled the plug from his mouth, looked in the mirror in the bathroom, showed his parents, and they took him to the clinic. The experience has led him to be attracted to metaphysics, he sees ghosts sometimes, and he can mentally go through the tunnel when playing bingo and wins almost every time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and tunnel with bright light align with some Christian testimonies of near-death experiences. The being in white robes could represent an angel or divine messenger, consistent with biblical appearances. The message about having more to learn suggests divine purpose for continued life, reflecting biblical concepts of God's plans for individuals. The initial peaceful state corresponds to biblical descriptions of peace in God's presence. The transformative nature of the experience led to spiritual seeking. Unbiblical elements: The account includes several problematic elements: seeing ghosts regularly (necromancy/spiritism), using the tunnel experience to win at bingo (divination/occult practice for material gain), and attraction to metaphysics rather than biblical Christianity. These practices directly contradict biblical warnings against spiritism and divination (Leviticus 19:31, Deuteronomy 18:10-12). |
5 | Home | 3 | 10 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Electrocution from extension cord in mouth | Brick tunnel structure, being in white robe, specific message to return | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw brother on bed from above | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 909 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1137 Chuck K NDE 3290 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1chuck_k_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-01-20 | 2007 | 38 | M |
On January 20, 1998, Chuck K went into anaphylactic shock and coded after receiving a wasp venom injection (33% dose) for allergy desensitization, with no physicians in attendance. He experienced excruciating pain as every system shut down - throat closing, heart racing. Before losing consciousness, he was blinded by a bright light, then the pain ceased and warmth came over him. In spirit form, he was taken to a place of torture he knew as hell - a place of solitude, darkness, no rest, and gnashing of teeth. He believed this was his eternal destiny. Then out of the darkness came a light that was God, with an overwhelming presence of safety and love. God saved him from the fiery death with grace he felt he didn't deserve and sent him back to tell others the truth. Upon return, life completely changed - he saw the world as vile and not of God. His 60-70 hour job as a top car dealership service director meant nothing. God told him to place a life-size cross on his ranch hill. A fortuneteller in 1998 told him he had died before, would never die again, had thousands of angels, and would drop everything in 2000 to come to someone's side (which he now realizes meant the Lord). Multiple prior brushes with death: 1982 spinal meningitis, 1984 poisonous snake bite, 1991 wasp sting with anaphylactic shock, 1994 bee sting. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience powerfully demonstrates biblical truths about hell as a place of darkness, torment, and separation (Matthew 8:12, 22:13). The divine rescue from hell by God's grace alone, not by works, aligns perfectly with Ephesians 2:8-9. The overwhelming presence of God's love and safety reflects biblical descriptions of divine encounters. The commission to warn others about hell's reality echoes the biblical mandate for evangelism. The complete life transformation, abandonment of worldly pursuits, and dedication to God exemplifies biblical conversion. The placement of the cross as a place of worship shows Christian devotion. Unbiblical elements: The interaction with a fortuneteller, though later recognized as "the hand of Satan," represents engagement with occult practices forbidden in Scripture (Leviticus 19:31). However, the experience led him away from such practices toward conservative Christian faith. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Anaphylactic shock from wasp venom injection, coded with cardiac arrest | Detailed description of hell as place of darkness, torment, gnashing of teeth, then God's saving intervention | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Experience of hell and divine rescue | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 910 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1114 Connie V NDE 3108 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1connie_v_nde.html | 1950 | 2007 | 5 | F |
Five-year-old Connie underwent a tonsillectomy in Dodge City, Kansas in 1950. During the surgery, she experienced bleeding complications when an artery was nicked. Medical staff expressed urgency with statements like "stop the bleeding" and "we are losing her." She experienced an out-of-body state, finding herself floating at the ceiling corner watching the frantic medical team below. The room appeared intensely bright with a gold-white light. She observed the surgical scene from above, seeing the back of the nurse's cap and gown ties, though the nurse blocked her view of her own body. She heard the medical team's concerned dialogue clearly. When the scene began going black, contracting to a brilliant dot of light, she heard someone calling her by her first name with a comforting, echoing voice. She was then pulled back into her body with numbness gone. The physician initially dismissed her account as imagination until she accurately recounted his exact words during the crisis. Her mother instructed her never to speak of it. The experience left her unafraid of death and convinced that consciousness continues beyond physical death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic NDE elements found in biblical accounts including out-of-body experience (similar to Paul's account in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4), supernatural light reminiscent of divine encounters, and a calling voice that brought her back to physical life. The peaceful, unafraid attitude toward death aligns with biblical promises about believers' transition. No judgment scene or life review occurred, likely due to her young age. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience lacks any new age concepts, reincarnation themes, or universal salvation ideas. No psychic abilities developed afterward. The account remains consistent with a biblical worldview of consciousness surviving bodily death without contradicting scripture. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Tonsillectomy under general anesthesia with bleeding complications from nicked artery | Observed specific medical scene details including nurse's cap ties, heard exact dialogue about bleeding crisis, accurately reported physician's words | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw surgical scene from ceiling corner | 0.00 | Physician | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 911 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1014 Cono J NDE 2914 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cono_j_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-06-09 | 2007 | F |
Cono experienced major blood loss during a miscarriage in June 2002. After telling her partner she wasn't feeling well while sitting on the toilet, she lost consciousness. She found herself drifting weightlessly as if in outer space, surrounded by an intense warming feeling and amazing dark blue color everywhere. She was aware she wasn't breathing but felt it didn't matter. Overwhelming feelings of love, joy, happiness and every wonderful emotion filled her simultaneously. Her thought processes changed - each thought was like a stone dropped into still water, suggesting altered time perception. She became aware of hundreds of thousands of others, initially seeing only their outlines. They stood together on a cliff's edge, all waiting and looking outward. Before she could ask what they were watching for, a man in a very old uniform turned to her and forcefully declared "You're not meant to be here!" She immediately heard her partner's voice calling her back. The experience felt like 15-20 minutes but her partner reported only seconds passed and she had a seizure. The profound emotions stayed with her for weeks despite the trauma of miscarriage and surgical complications. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblically consistent elements including out-of-body consciousness, encountering other beings in a waiting place (similar to biblical descriptions of souls awaiting judgment), and being sent back by an authority figure. The overwhelming peace, joy and love align with descriptions of divine presence. The cliff setting with waiting souls parallels the concept of an intermediate state. Unbiblical elements: None identified. No reincarnation, new age concepts, or contradictions to scripture. The authority figure sending her back aligns with divine sovereignty over life and death timing. |
5 | Home | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Major blood loss from miscarriage causing loss of consciousness and seizure | Encountered other beings on cliff edge, experienced altered consciousness and time perception, specific environmental details of dark blue space | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw hundreds of thousands of beings | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 912 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1071 Corinne TL NDE 16008 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1corinne_tl_nde.html | 2007 | 16 | F |
At age 16-17, Corinne was a passenger in a car driven by someone she didn't trust. Returning from a nightclub in thick fog, the driver lost control while trying to change a cassette. The car spun repeatedly with tires screeching and wipers working on their own. During this crisis, she experienced an internal knowing that filled her head: "You are dying" - emphasized as coming from outside herself, not self-talk. Her life then rewound like a movie cassette back to her birth. The most vivid memory burned forever in her mind was seeing her mother feeding her as an infant, with her mother on the right side and a small fridge nearby. She observed this scene as a spectator from outside. She was terrified of dying and worried about her mother's reaction. Her car door opened and she grabbed the driver's arm fearing ejection. The car stopped and she suffered a severe headache lasting until the next morning. Years later she asked her mother about the small fridge but her mother didn't remember it. The experience taught her life is not a game and made her interested in NDEs and their connection to space phenomena like floating and fourth dimension concepts. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes a life review returning to birth, consistent with biblical concepts of life accountability. The external voice or knowing declaring "You are dying" suggests supernatural awareness. The spectator perspective of past events aligns with spiritual consciousness separate from physical form. The experience served as a warning leading to positive life changes. Unbiblical elements: None identified. No new age concepts, reincarnation, or universal salvation themes. The focus on life's seriousness and consequences aligns with biblical wisdom. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Near-fatal car accident with loss of control in fog, potential for ejection | Life review with specific memory of infancy including visual details of mother and fridge placement | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Life review scene of infancy | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 913 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1365 Clio P NDE 331 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1clio_p_nde.html | 1954 | 1954-01-09 | 2007 | F |
During natural childbirth of her third child in 1954 California, Clio experienced a calcium deficiency coma. Her feet went numb, then numbness progressed up her legs and throughout her entire body. The doctor ordered an IV drip but Clio felt nothing despite normally being terrified of needles. Suddenly her mind floated outside her body, stopping above and behind the nurse on her right. She could see the back of the nurse's cap (like a shower cap) and the ties on her gown. The nurse blocked her view of her own face on the delivery table. She felt no fear, only intrigue. The scene began going black like an old TV picture tube contracting to a brilliant dot of light before going dark. She heard someone calling her clearly by her first name - unusual since hospital staff used married names in that era. The voice was comforting with a strange, echoing, hollow sound as if from far away. She felt pulled back and instantly returned to her body with numbness completely gone, delivering a daughter shortly after. She developed ability to induce OBEs for pain management. She interprets the experience as how the body copes with extreme pain or the boundary between life and death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience consistent with Paul's account in 2 Corinthians 12. The calling voice bringing her back suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The brilliant light amid darkness parallels biblical descriptions of divine light. The experience at the threshold of death without crossing over aligns with biblical concepts of appointed time. Unbiblical elements: The post-experience ability to self-induce OBEs for pain management could be viewed as concerning from a biblical perspective, though she uses it purely for medical symptom management rather than spiritual practices. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Calcium deficiency coma during childbirth causing complete body numbness | Specific observations of nurse's cap design and gown ties from above, heard name being called | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed medical scene from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 914 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1244 Colin F NDE 3149 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1colin_f_nde.html | 1980 | 1980-07-28 | 2007 | 15 | M |
Fifteen-year-old Colin was hit by a car and sustained severe head injuries in July 1980. He found himself conscious in a tunnel moving rapidly upward toward a point of light. Reaching the tunnel's end, he faced tremendously brilliant light that didn't hurt to look at. He had no body but glowed dimly compared to the brilliant being of light. Without speaking, they communicated clearly. He was shown scenes from his life where he acted improperly, was mean, or stood by while others did nasty things. Realizing he was a coward who had wasted his life, he was shown his future suicide and funeral. Waves of depression washed over him as he recognized his life pattern would lead to sorrow. At his deepest anguish, he found himself back in the tunnel with light fading, then entered a void with complete nothingness. He had no body of light and couldn't move despite being fully conscious. After fighting the hardest fight he could remember, he awoke in a hospital bed. The experience led to twenty years of searching for meaning, including travel, drugs, and prison before finding spirituality. He saw glimpses of Hell as ultimate clarity about wasted opportunities and selfishness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and brilliant light align with near-death accounts. The life review showing moral failures reflects biblical judgment concepts. The being of light conducting the review parallels divine or angelic judgment. The void experience resembles descriptions of outer darkness or separation from God. His interpretation of Hell as clarity about wasted life has theological merit. Unbiblical elements: The future vision of suicide could be problematic as it might suggest predestination without free will. His subsequent involvement with drugs and resulting prison time, though eventually leading to spirituality, represents a concerning path that contradicts biblical guidance for finding meaning. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Hit by car with severe head injuries requiring hospitalization | Detailed life review showing moral failures, vision of future suicide, experience of void | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 0 | Life review and future vision | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 915 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1062 Connie L NDE 2996 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1connie_l_nde.html | 1962 | 2007 | F |
Young mother of three underwent D&C surgery under general anesthesia around 1962. She suddenly woke during surgery hearing the doctor and anesthetist discussing Lumen Christy High School football game. Unable to open eyes or move any part of her body, she realized the endoscope tube was blocking her airway and she couldn't breathe. The anesthetist remained distracted by football conversation. Despite desperate struggle to move or speak, she remained paralyzed. Realizing she would die and thinking of her husband and three children who needed her, a very calm feeling suddenly came over her. She was surrounded by white, cloud-like light and felt herself floating weightlessly with a great feeling she wanted to maintain. She saw a tunnel passageway in the cloud material and was moving in that direction. She heard the anesthetist still talking about football, then saying "she is blue" and yelling at her to breathe. She woke in recovery able to move and talk. When confronting the anesthetist about blocking her airway, he denied it would ever happen. The experience left her unafraid of dying and appreciating the peace that comes with death. She felt love, acceptance, incredible joy and unity with the universe during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The white light and overwhelming peace align with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The tunnel imagery is common in transition accounts. Feelings of love, acceptance and joy reflect God's character. Being called back to life for her family suggests divine sovereignty and purpose. Her loss of fear regarding death aligns with biblical promises about believers' transition. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience lacks any new age elements, reincarnation concepts, or universal salvation themes. No occult or psychic elements developed. The account maintains consistency with biblical worldview. |
3 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 4 | D&C surgery under general anesthesia with airway blockage causing inability to breathe | Heard specific conversation about football game, anesthetist saying "she is blue", accurate awareness during anesthesia | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard medical staff conversation | 1.00 | Anesthetist | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 916 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1109 Cynthia R NDE 3097 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cynthia_r_nde.html | 1983 | 2007 | 20 | F |
Cynthia, age 20, experienced heat stroke while tending to an elderly couple's lawn in 1983. After passing out, her pulse was checked by the couple's daughter. She reported climbing golden stairs and floating on pink iridescent clouds where her headache disappeared. She encountered deceased relatives of the elderly couple - the sister and brother - who told her she couldn't stay. A Guide took her through various realms including a library with no walls or floors, where she absorbed knowledge. She witnessed the Garden with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus waving at her. She flew over a river where tulips sang with angels. She saw souls in a circular room who appeared trapped. Most significantly, she encountered a golden energy figure she identified as God, who was loving yet stern. She wanted to meet Jesus but was told if she went through, she couldn't return. God told her she must return to Earth and would reveal two things before she decided. She then awoke with complete memory loss. A second NDE occurred in 1986 from a car accident where she entered a room with seven beings who told her to return. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several traditionally biblical elements including ascending stairs (Jacob's ladder imagery), angelic singing, encounters with Mary, Joseph and Jesus, a divine figure identified as God appearing in golden light, and a clear boundary between life and death realms. The stern yet loving nature of God aligns with biblical depictions. Unbiblical elements: The concept of souls trapped in a circular pattern unable to save themselves except through their own efforts contradicts biblical grace. The pink iridescent clouds and singing tulips suggest new age elements. The Guide figure acting as intermediary rather than angels or Christ himself is non-traditional. |
5 | Other | 3 | 0 | 3 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Heat stroke mentioned with loss of consciousness, pulse checked, but no medical monitoring described | No earthly observations that could be verified - all otherworldly visions | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/23/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||||
| 917 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1311 Cyril C NDE 3363 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cyril_c_nde.html | 1971 | 2007 | 20 | M |
Cyril, age 20 in 1971, developed severe headaches while working at a builder's merchant factory. His condition deteriorated until he couldn't move from the sofa, experiencing severe vomiting. He was rushed to the hospital and kept going in and out of comas before being sent to the Neurological Centre. He died twice on the way to the hospital. Diagnosed with a brain abscess caused by ear infection weeping that traveled upward to the brain, his family was told there wasn't much hope. During last rites with a priest at the foot of his bed, Cyril left his body and observed from above. He saw his mother and brother embracing, his father hiding behind a curtain crying. While being wheeled to surgery, he remained above watching everything. In the operating theatre, he observed silver dishes gleaming and specifically noticed a GREEN drill the surgeon picked up. He could see two nurses' faces despite them being half-covered by masks. During drilling, he entered a tunnel leading to a place with children's laughter, lush green grass without weeds, and encountered a dark shadow figure resembling his grandfather. An enormous but gentle hand pushed him back with a voice saying "you are not ready." Upon recovery, he correctly identified the two nurses who were in theatre, amazing them. When he asked the doctor about the green drill, the doctor confirmed it was indeed green. He also accurately described where the priest had been standing. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Classic tunnel experience, otherworldly realm with perfect grass, hearing children (innocence/heaven imagery), divine intervention preventing crossing over ("you are not ready"), successful return to body. The gentle but firm divine hand aligns with biblical accounts of God's intervention. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The shadow figure possibly being grandfather is ambiguous but not necessarily unbiblical as recognition was uncertain. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 20 | 50 | Exceptional Evidence | 20 | Clinical death documented, died twice en route to hospital, brain surgery performed | Three specific veridical observations verified: green drill color, identity of two specific nurses in OR, exact priest location | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | Unconscious during surgery | 4/23/2025 | 3 | 3 | Saw GREEN colored drill in surgery | 1.00 | Surgeon | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||
| 918 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1040 Damien M NDE 21481 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1damien_m_nde.html | 1979 | 2007 | 16 | M |
Damien, age 16 in 1979, was at a party when a fight broke out between two boys outside. After one boy fled into the house, the aggressor began destroying a fence. When Damien confronted him, he was struck from behind with a plank by an accomplice. Blood poured from his head wound. Suddenly, he found himself floating approximately twelve feet above ground, observing his physical body sitting on the doorstep with head in hands. He felt incredibly calm and strangely disinterested in the commotion below. He could see people running and heard shouting, particularly noting the host Liz crying "Damien, not Damien" in distress. He became fascinated by the arched brickwork above the front door and drifted toward it, staring at it while oblivious to events below. Then he was back in his body, feeling blood pumping between his fingers. Friends walked him to the nearby hospital where he received six stitches. Despite the seemingly minor treatment, Damien notes that similar head trauma incidents have been fatal for others. The experience left him without fear of death or afterlife, and triggered a series of lucid flying dreams culminating in consciousness zooming into space. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience with consciousness separate from physical form, observation of earthly events from above, supernatural peace transcending circumstances, and positive transformation eliminating fear of death. The elevated perspective aligns with numerous biblical accounts of spiritual vision. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience focuses on evidential OBE without conflicting theological content. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Head trauma from assault, blood loss, potential for fatal outcome noted | Specific observations of self and others from impossible vantage point, but no verification attempted | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Head wound with blood loss | 4/23/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self from above on doorstep | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 919 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1047 Cory P NDE 2963 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cory_p_nde.html | 1962 | 2007 | M |
Cory went body surfing with friends in 1962 and was caught in a current. As he was pulled under the pounding surf, he struggled to breathe, choking on salt water rushing into his nose and mouth. After fighting for air, he began to relax and feel at peace, slowly sinking peacefully. Then he looked down and saw himself below, wanting to close his eyes and sleep. Something urged him to try one more time. When he reached the surface, water exploded from his nose and mouth. Next to him appeared a boy with dark blue eyes who helped him return to shore by having Cory place a hand on his shoulder. Cory ended up on the beach coughing intensely. His friends pointed at him but said he had swum in alone - no one else saw the blue-eyed boy who helped him. Cory returned to the beach multiple times but never saw the mysterious helper again. The experience gave him a sense that dolphins are sacred and left him with recurring dreams of swimming with dolphins. He later had a feeling to go outside at a hotel Christmas party, suggesting ongoing psychic sensitivity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Life-threatening drowning, out-of-body experience seeing self from above, mysterious helper appearing at moment of crisis (angel-like intervention), supernatural peace during near-death, and spiritual transformation afterward. The unseen helper particularly resonates with biblical accounts of angelic assistance. Unbiblical elements: The emphasis on dolphins being "sacred" could be interpreted as nature worship, though this may simply be symbolic of divine creation's beauty. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Near drowning with water in lungs, loss of consciousness underwater | Saw self from above while drowning, encountered helper no one else could see | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater, water in lungs | 4/23/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw self drowning from above perspective | 0.00 | Friends at beach | Moderately Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 920 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1340 Curt AL NDE 397 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1curt_al_nde.html | 1976 | 2007 | M |
Curt, a theater actor, collapsed at a wrap party in April 1976 after being awake for 30 hours. He experienced severe symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and extreme cold despite warm temperatures. Other actors carried him to a car and drove him to the hospital. Though unable to move or speak, he could hear and understand everything. In the ER, he experienced intense pain - all sensations were magnified, sounds were deafening. Suddenly while taking a breath, possibly oxygen kicking in, he felt his body expanding and became warm. Things became quiet and pain ceased. He floated toward the ceiling and looked down at his body on the table, noting how skinny he looked at 130 pounds. He heard a doctor say "Oh sh@#! We're losing him!" and saw the doctor pound on his chest to restart his heart. He tried to say "Don't hurt him" referring to his body as separate from himself. He closed his eyes and floated on his back in a pale green fog, sensing something wonderful "down and to the right" (southwest direction). He experienced a complete life review at incredible speed, reliving his entire life on multiple levels simultaneously. Suddenly he slammed back into his body with pain, lights, and sounds returning. He spent the night hospitalized and slept for reportedly 40 hours afterward. The experience left him angry about being "cheated" from discovering the wonderful place, but also more aware and cherishing life without fearing death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience with separation of consciousness from body, life review (judgment-like experience), being pulled back against will (divine sovereignty over life/death timing), peaceful otherworldly realm sensed but not entered, and resulting loss of death fear with increased life appreciation. The doctor's resuscitation efforts align with God working through medical intervention. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The green mist and directional sense of the "wonderful place" are unusual but not contradictory to scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Collapse with multiple organ involvement, doctor stated "we're losing him", chest compressions performed | Observed specific medical intervention (chest pounding) and heard exact quote from doctor while supposedly unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Told he was comatose | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self on hospital table from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 921 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1238 Cynthi K NDE 3343 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cynthi_k_nde.html | 1973 | 2007 | 20 | F |
Cynthi, age 20, was a passenger in a car driven by Dennis, a depressed acquaintance who had recently broken up with his girlfriend. In October 1973, Dennis drove through an intersection they should have turned at, accelerating dangerously. The car hit another vehicle head-on and flipped end over end three times, killing Dennis. Cynthi found herself traveling through a void at enormous speed, feeling friction on a different kind of body - an energy form. She arrived at a plateau where transparent beings in flowing robes awaited her - ancestors she'd never met but recognized as connected to her. One greeter came forward and spoke a simple two-letter word like "ib" or "er" - a word unknown to humanity. Upon hearing it, Cynthi instantly understood the reason for everything, connecting with all beings everywhere. She had complete universal knowledge and could see all of existence. She understood she had to return to life with no choice in the matter. When conscious in the hospital after multiple resuscitations in the ER, she was in intensive care for two weeks, hospitalized for two months total with multiple surgeries. She cannot remember the special word that explained everything, knowing that knowledge isn't meant for this life. She now believes in reincarnation and feels more spiritually connected, understanding science and spirituality as compatible. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Travel through spiritual realm to meeting place, encounter with ancestral beings, receiving divine knowledge/revelation, understanding universal purpose, involuntary return to complete earthly mission, and enhanced spirituality afterward. The temporary access to complete knowledge parallels Paul's third heaven experience where he heard inexpressible things. Unbiblical elements: Belief in reincarnation adopted after experience directly contradicts Hebrews 9:27 "appointed unto men once to die." The ancestral beings as primary greeters rather than Christ or angels diverges from biblical accounts. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 0 | 10 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Head-on collision, car flipped 3 times, multiple resuscitations, 2 months hospitalization, given last rites 3 times | All observations were otherworldly/spiritual, no verifiable earthly observations reported | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Multiple life-threatening injuries | 4/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 922 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1036 Darlene K NDE 2948 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1darlene_k_nde.html | 1978 | 2007 | F |
Darlene was asleep when she experienced being smothered by her mother. She floated above her body, observing the shine on her copper pot and the colors of her quilt. During this out-of-body experience, she encountered her cousin Lucy, who had no body like herself. They played together, spinning and twirling in the air before Lucy took her up through a dark tunnel toward an intense light. At the top, there was pure, intense love - everything was okay and everyone was happy. The beings there were expecting Lucy and reviewed her past. Suddenly, Darlene was told "You're not supposed to be here" and was sent back. She awoke to find her mother leaving with a pillow, her arms folded across her chest like a dead person. Later that day, they received news that Lucy had died that morning. For years, Darlene believed this was a psychic experience until realizing it was an NDE caused by her mother's attempt to smother her. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including an out-of-body experience, a tunnel leading to light, encountering deceased relatives, and a realm of perfect love and peace. The directive to return because it wasn't her time aligns with biblical concepts of divine timing and purpose. Unbiblical elements: The experience includes Lucy's life review rather than Darlene's own, and mentions gaining understanding about reincarnation ("I lived before and everything I learn in this life, I take into the next, like rungs on a ladder"). This concept of multiple lives contradicts traditional biblical teaching of one earthly life followed by eternal judgment. |
5 | Home | 5 | 18 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Criminal attack/smothering causing respiratory arrest | Veridical observation of cousin Lucy's death occurring same morning, later confirmed by family | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Smothered with pillow | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Observed room details while floating above body | 0.00 | Aunt Barbara | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 923 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1065 Dave A NDE 3003 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dave_a_nde.html | 1987 | 2007 | M |
Dave experienced an accident that left him incapacitated and slipping into physical failure with bodily functions ceasing. While being monitored in a bedroom, he focused on a hallway light that suddenly rushed away at tremendous speed as he stopped breathing. Fully aware and at peace, he instantly traveled to observe the people downstairs, some of whom saw him and remarked he looked better. He then witnessed someone hitting his chest to revive him. Upon slipping away again, he found himself in a dark expanse where he was instructed to "See" and suddenly understood everything about the nature of the universe. The knowledge was overwhelming, taking years of "zone out" moments to process fragments of what he learned. He knew the frustrating truth that people would struggle to comprehend what he had been shown, understanding why people are clairvoyant, where UFOs come from, and the music heard during NDEs. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic NDE elements of out-of-body travel, encountering a mystical presence with a divine command ("See"), receiving universal knowledge, and experiencing perfect peace. The dark expanse could represent a transitional spiritual realm. Unbiblical elements: The extensive philosophical treatise about God being like "the Borg from Star Trek" - a collective consciousness rather than a singular being - contradicts biblical monotheism. Claims about UFOs, universal evolution, and suggesting God reproduces entities like cells reproduce directly contradicts biblical creation accounts and the nature of God as revealed in Scripture. |
5 | Home | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Accident leading to respiratory and cardiac arrest | People downstairs saw him and commented; gained vast universal knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 1 | Observed people downstairs while out of body | 1.00 | People downstairs | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 924 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1286 David L NDE 452 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_l_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-09-14 | 2007 | M |
David experienced severe complications following a colonoscopy, losing approximately two pints of blood over 29 hours. After driving himself to the doctor and passing out in the waiting room, he awoke in the ICU. During his critical moment when his heart rate dropped to around twenty, David experienced intense pain while finding himself in a bright white room. He attempted to recite the Lord's Prayer but was interrupted. During this state, he saw his recently deceased mother's face and believes she may have spoken to him, though he cannot remember what was said. His wife, who witnessed the event, reported that his lips turned blue, his face lost color, and he appeared dead. The heart monitor showed erratic activity with lines crossing over each other. The bright white room he experienced seemed to emanate light from the walls themselves, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes seeing a deceased relative (his mother), experiencing an unearthly bright light, attempting prayer during the crisis, and entering what appeared to be a mystical realm. These elements align with biblical accounts of divine encounters and the afterlife. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remains within orthodox Christian framework, with prayer being central to his response and no contradictory theological claims made. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe bradycardia with heart rate dropping to 20 following post-surgical blood loss | Saw deceased mother during crisis; witnessed bright otherworldly room | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw deceased mother and bright white room | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 925 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1203 Dan W NDE 3333 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dan_w_nde.html | 1989 | 2007 | M |
Dan experienced anaphylactic shock after receiving an injection at a doctor's office. Within seconds, his sight was obliterated and he rushed down what appeared to be a tunnel of red blood cells at high speed, accompanied by loud buzzing sounds moving from ear to ear. His heart rate exceeded 200 bpm and he was paralyzed from the hips down. Amid the chaos, a serene part of his consciousness observed events calmly, like watching a storm on TV with the sound off. He experienced a powerful sense of his spirit as fire - alive and roaring into life while his body was dying. Above him appeared a strange window of brittle frosted glass with bright white light beyond it. He knew he could choose to go through it but would not return. Seeing his mother in the corner and knowing leaving would break her, he decided to stay and yelled "God, please save me!" The event instantly ceased as a nurse stood ready to inject his heart with adrenaline. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes calling upon God for salvation, experiencing a divine choice between life and death, seeing a bright light (often associated with divine presence), and the immediate answer to prayer. The fire imagery could represent the Holy Spirit or divine life force. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remains within biblical framework with direct appeal to God and immediate divine response to prayer. |
5 | Other | 7 | 7 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Anaphylactic shock with heart rate over 200 bpm, near cardiac arrest | Observed nurse with needle ready to inject heart; made conscious choice to return | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw nurse ready to inject heart with adrenaline | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 926 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1400 Daniel A NDE 241 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1daniel_a_nde.html | 1991 | 2007 | M |
Daniel experienced cardiac arrest while lying in bed after consuming excessive coffee. Listening to his heartbeat, it suddenly stopped completely. He immediately became detached from his body, hovering within and around it, able to see his bedroom and body with closed eyes. His thinking accelerated hundreds or thousands of times faster than normal. In earth time, only ten seconds passed before his heart restarted, but he experienced "zero time" outside of time itself. His entire life replayed panoramically in a quarter second of earth time. He then experienced infinite peace, bliss, and unimaginable love while accessing knowledge of "everything that ever was, is, and will be." The nature of the universe became clear, and he was about to join with God - described as vast beyond biblical description. He returned to his body, panicked, pounded his chest to restart his heart, and drove himself to the hospital. His IQ increased from average to 148 after the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes separation from the body, encountering God's presence, experiencing divine love and peace, life review, receiving knowledge, and being sent back with a purpose. The description of God as vast and incomprehensible aligns with biblical depictions of divine majesty. Unbiblical elements: Claims about reincarnation being real directly contradict Hebrews 9:27. Statements that religious views of afterlife and salvation are "basically wrong" and "we have already been saved" contradict biblical teachings about salvation through Christ and the narrow path to eternal life. |
2 | Home | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Complete cardiac arrest with about 10 heartbeats failing | Experienced vastly accelerated consciousness and universal knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw bedroom and body while hovering with eyes closed | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 927 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1088 Danielle B NDE 21538 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1danielle_b_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-03-29 | 2007 | F |
Danielle experienced a near-death event during an emergency C-section when she suffered a spleen artery aneurysm and coded three times. She saw herself floating above her body, observing the medical team standing over her with blood everywhere. To her left appeared an extremely bright light that she began walking toward, but it seemed to move farther away the more she walked. She felt a force she couldn't see that spoke to her, telling her she needed to turn around and go back because it wasn't her time - she was needed for other things. The force informed her that her baby was fighting for life and needed her. She watched the doctors attempting to resuscitate her, saying they couldn't get a pulse or heart measure and were using shock paddles. The force reiterated that she had many things still to do. When she decided to return, she felt like being pulled by a strong, steady vacuum back into her body. She experienced profound peace throughout, especially when approaching the bright light. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic biblical NDE elements: out-of-body experience, seeing bright divine light, encountering an authoritative spiritual presence, being told it wasn't her time, and being sent back with purpose. The emphasis on being needed for her child reflects biblical values of parental responsibility and God's timing. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience aligns with orthodox Christian understanding of divine sovereignty over life and death, with no contradictory theological claims. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Coded three times during emergency C-section with spleen artery aneurysm | Observed medical team, blood everywhere, resuscitation efforts with shock paddles | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed surgical scene from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 928 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1213 David R NDE 3212 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_r_nde_3212.html | 1951 | 2007 | M |
David R was hospitalized for two weeks with severe pneumonia in Fall 1951. During a late evening visit from his parents, with a doctor present, he felt tired and drifted off. He heard the doctor declare "He's gone" - indicating clinical death or near-death. David then experienced a classic out-of-body experience, finding himself floating at ceiling level above his hospital bed. His consciousness was clear and alert as he observed the scene below. From this elevated vantage point, he witnessed his mother crying, though he felt serene and peaceful himself. The unusual nature of his position above the bed did not initially occur to him as strange. He observed the doctor inject something into his left arm, after which he lost consciousness and awoke the next morning. The experience was brief but vivid - he saw no lights or other entities but was certain it was not a dream. The combination of the doctor's declaration of death and the OBE observation of medical intervention suggests a genuine near-death experience during a critical medical crisis. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains the fundamental biblical element of out-of-body experience, consistent with Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3 of being "caught up" whether in body or out of body. The sense of peace and serenity aligns with biblical descriptions of divine peace that surpasses understanding. The brief separation of consciousness from the physical body reflects the biblical understanding of humans as having both body and spirit/soul that can exist independently. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is brief and contains only the OBE element without any problematic spiritual claims, reincarnation references, or new age concepts. No contradictions to biblical teaching were present. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 6 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe pneumonia requiring 2-week hospitalization, doctor declared patient gone | Observed specific medical intervention (injection in left arm) while floating at ceiling | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Floating at ceiling level above hospital bed | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 929 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1021 Davida A NDE 2930 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1davida_a_nde.html | 2003 | 2007 | F |
Davida A underwent ventral hernia surgery in April 2003. Post-surgery complications arose when she continued taking birth control pills, leading to seven blood clots in her upper and lower lungs. After experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain, she sought medical help but was initially dismissed. A mysterious white and grey bird appeared to guide her to the doctor's office and then to the hospital. At home that night, she experienced excruciating pain as blood clots passed through her heart - described as thousands of tiny needles piercing through her chest and back. During this crisis, she experienced her soul pulling backwards out of her body in slow motion, seeing her mother looking at her in awe as if witnessing the soul's departure. Her father poured apple cider vinegar around her, and she suddenly returned to her body. She was diagnosed with seven blood clots representing, she felt, the seven churches in Revelation. During her hospital stay, she felt Jesus's presence, being rocked to sleep each night with profound peace and comfort. Birds came to her window singing melodies of peace. She received a spiritual message about priests not being paid for preaching God's words. The experience brought heightened spiritual sensitivity and ability to feel others' emotions. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical elements including awareness of soul/spirit separation from body, divine comfort and peace beyond understanding, possible angelic guidance (bird), and reference to the seven churches of Revelation. The message about not charging for God's word aligns with Jesus's instruction "freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8). The sensing of Jesus's presence and experiencing supernatural peace reflects biblical promises of God's comfort. Unbiblical elements: The claim to have special spiritual gifts of feeling others' emotions and receiving mental pictures through hand-holding, along with speaking in tongues for healing with accompanying heat, ventures into territories that while mentioned in Scripture, are described in ways that lean toward new age energy healing rather than biblical spiritual gifts. The direct prophetic message claiming personal representation of the seven churches is concerning without clear biblical warrant. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Seven blood clots in lungs, life-threatening condition requiring hospitalization | Spiritual experiences and visions, bird guidance, but no verified observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | White and grey bird guiding to medical help | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 930 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1380 Deana M NDE 290 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1deana_m_nde.html | 2000 | 2007 | F |
Deana M underwent a bladder biopsy in February 2000 that turned into a life-threatening crisis. During the minor surgery, she was suffocated by a faulty oxygen mask that prevented both inhalation and exhalation. The operating room nurse, distracted by conversation with the anesthesiologist, ignored Deana's attempts to communicate that the mask wasn't working and instead held it down harder. As Deana lost strength and became paralyzed, she experienced systematic sensory shutdown - loss of movement, taste, smell, and finally hearing. She knew she was dying when the nurse wasn't looking at her final attempt for help. Upon death, she found herself in warm, dark, caressing fog that initially frightened her. Then instantly she was swept into brilliant light, experiencing immense love, joy, and happiness that permeated her entire being. She found herself on a cloud with children laughing and playing - their laughter described as heavenly music inviting her to join them. The environment featured a deep clear blue sky above, white fluffy clouds, with no earth below. She existed in a teardrop bubble-like form. The love experienced surpassed anything on earth. She was sent back and later discovered she had been intubated. She now feels others' emotions intensely and shares love freely with strangers. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical descriptions of heaven as a place of perfect joy, peace, and divine love. The presence of children recalls Jesus's teaching about the kingdom belonging to such as these. The cloud setting and absence of earthly realm below suggests a celestial dimension. The overwhelming divine love and transformation afterward reflects biblical accounts of encountering God's presence. The complete peace and joy experienced matches scriptural promises about heaven. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains only traditional biblical elements of heaven without any new age concepts, reincarnation, or universal salvation themes. |
3 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Suffocation during surgery leading to death, required intubation | Detailed heavenly experience with specific environmental features | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | Faulty oxygen mask | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Children playing on clouds in heaven | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 931 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1342 David L NDE 385 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_l_nde_385.html | 1987 | 2007 | M |
David L experienced a near-drowning in June 1987 while swimming with a friend. Playing like scuba divers with a large raft, David went underwater and his face mask came off. The chlorine burned his eyes, causing him to surface with eyes closed, not realizing the raft was above him. He gasped and inhaled water, becoming trapped under the raft. After thrashing in panic, his strength vanished and he sank to the bottom. His body convulsed seeking oxygen, then went still. In darkness, he heard his heartbeat slowing and prayed desperately not to die, crying warm tears underwater. Then bubble-like visions struck him with extreme force - each showing moments when he had been mean or rude to others, but experienced through their eyes, feeling the pain he had caused them. Each vision seemed to last forever and felt progressively worse. He saw his own funeral and felt his loved ones' grief. Understanding this as a mini-judgment, he experienced everything hurtful he had done coming back upon him. Through continued prayer, a feeling of divine love came over him with assurance everything would be alright. God gave him strength to lift his arm, which his friend grabbed, pulling him out and reviving him. The experience taught him the golden rule profoundly. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The life review with moral reckoning strongly reflects biblical principles of judgment and accountability. Experiencing harm through victims' perspectives embodies "do unto others" and divine justice. The power of prayer bringing divine intervention and rescue aligns with biblical promises about God hearing desperate prayers. The transformative understanding of how our actions affect others reflects biblical wisdom about sowing and reaping. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains only biblical themes of accountability, prayer, divine mercy, and moral transformation. |
5 | Other | 10 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Drowning with body convulsions then stillness, near-death state | Detailed life review experiencing others' perspectives, seeing own funeral | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Trapped under pool raft | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 1 | Life review showing harm caused to others | 0.00 | Friend (unnamed) | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 932 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1346 David NDE 3405 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_nde_3405.html | 2005 | 2007 | M |
David experienced a massive heart attack on April 10, 2005, with the left side of his heart not functioning and a blood clot present. He was helicoptered to the catheterization lab for emergency surgery. During the procedure, while watching his heart on a monitor being pumped with dye, he lost consciousness and had his NDE. He found himself in God's presence - not a bright light, but a soft grey haze everywhere. Jesus placed His hand on David's right shoulder and declared "This one belongs to Me." He was informed it wasn't his time yet and given a choice to return, though he was welcome to stay. In this realm, he experienced perfect safety, complete love, all knowledge available with no secrets, and no wanting for anything. Upon choosing to return, he awoke in recovery with everything having a hazy glow. His body felt foreign, like someone else's. Remarkably, David had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three weeks before the heart attack, but three months after, his pancreas restarted and he became Type 2 diabetic with improving eyesight approaching 20/20 - medical impossibilities according to doctors. He now perceives earthly corruption acutely, can understand bird communications, has unusual rapport with animals, and feels he exists with one foot in each realm. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Jesus Christ who claims ownership ("This one belongs to Me") strongly affirms biblical salvation theology. The divine presence, perfect love, complete knowledge, and absolute safety align with biblical descriptions of God's presence. The miraculous healing (pancreas restarting) demonstrates divine power. The choice given about returning reflects God's respect for human will. Enhanced spiritual discernment of evil afterward reflects biblical spiritual sight. Unbiblical elements: The claim to understand bird language and special animal communication abilities, while not directly contradictory to Scripture, ventures into territory more associated with folklore or new age beliefs than biblical spiritual gifts. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Massive heart attack, left ventricle failure, blood clot, emergency surgery | Specific Jesus encounter with quoted words, medically impossible healing occurred | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Jesus placing hand on shoulder with declaration | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 933 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1418 David R NDE 215 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_r_nde_215.html | 1999 | 2007 | M |
David R suffered a heart attack in January 1999, having recently undergone his second heart bypass surgery just months earlier. His wife, a nurse, performed CPR while awaiting assistance. During clinical death, David found himself in an open box-like space, enveloped in darkness yet able to see around him. He faced multiple pinpoint lights in the distance and was given a choice between moving toward them or staying. He was in communication with what he believed was the highest plane of consciousness attainable by humans - a stream of consciousness representing truth and the next evolution of humanity. This supreme consciousness reigned throughout the known universe. Multiple people from the past attempted to convey essential knowledge for completing his earthly mission. David chose to return, believing he was needed and had been given a purpose to further a message about coming change and enlightenment. His wife later confirmed she had insisted he come back during CPR. The experience left him with a sense of having been chosen as a messenger, though attempts to share the message have proven frustrating, making him appear unstable while driving people away. He gained certainty about afterlife existence and general awareness of coming societal changes, though without specific predictive abilities. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The multiple lights could represent heavenly destinations or angelic beings. The concept of having an earthly mission to complete before death aligns with biblical purpose. The existence of consciousness after death and communication with higher spiritual reality fits biblical anthropology. The choice between continuing to afterlife or returning parallels some biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: The description of the consciousness as "the next evolution of humanity" and representing what humans will "evolve to" suggests spiritual evolution incompatible with biblical creation. The impersonal nature of this "stream of consciousness" differs from the personal God of Scripture. The absence of God, Jesus, or biblical imagery combined with evolutionary spiritual concepts raises concerns. |
1 | Home | 10 | 6 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Heart attack with clinical death, CPR performed, history of heart disease | General spiritual experience with lights and consciousness, no verified observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 1 | Multiple pinpoint lights in dark space | 0.00 | Wife (nurse) | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 934 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1225 Delia S NDE 3194 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1delia_s_nde.html | 1982 | 1982-12-27 | 2007 | F |
Delia had been coughing up blood for four days before being admitted to the hospital on December 25, 1982. A lung specialist determined the bleeding was coming from her right lung and performed a biopsy, after which she went into cardiac arrest. She experienced going through a tunnel with wonderful chimes that felt like pink cotton candy, leading to a bright white/blue light at the end. She encountered a wonderful being who told her she could not stay because she had to take care of her children, mother, and others who would need her assistance. When brought back by doctors, she was crying and sobbing, feeling very sad because she had left what she felt was her true home. The experience included profound peace, heightened senses, a mystical light, and communication with a spiritual being. She saw a beautiful landscape with manicured lawns, trees, and flowers. The emotional impact was tremendous - she felt incredible peace and joy during the experience but deep sadness upon return. Twenty-five years later, she still remembers it vividly as if it just occurred. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife including passage through a tunnel/transition space, encounter with a brilliant divine light, communication with a spiritual being who provided divine guidance, experience of perfect peace and joy, and being sent back with a purpose to serve others. The landscape of beautiful gardens aligns with biblical descriptions of paradise. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience lacks any concerning elements such as reincarnation, universal salvation, or contradictions to scripture. The being's message about caring for family and others aligns with biblical values of love and service. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Clear cardiac arrest following medical procedure documented | No specific veridical observations of earthly events during NDE | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||||
| 935 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1050 Della M NDE 2966 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1della_m_nde.html | 1964 | 2007 | F |
Following surgery in 1964, Della died from a reaction to medications and was clinically dead. Her soul left her body and she observed herself from the southeast corner of the hospital room ceiling. She watched as nurses and doctors worked frantically to revive her - one nurse repeatedly pumping the blood pressure cuff while another fetched the crash cart. Three doctors and five nurses ultimately filled the room. She saw specific details including a doctor and nurse preparing a syringe with a long needle to inject into her heart. From her vantage point near the ceiling, she found the nurse's repeated attempts with the blood pressure cuff amusing, comparing it to watching Keystone Cops. She felt complete peace, warmth, love and comfort with no fear of death, feeling more than willing to continue on. However, at the last second before the heart injection, she thought of her four young children and was immediately slammed back into her body. She heard the nurse announce she had a pulse. When she started laughing, no one understood why. Six weeks later, she told her doctor who confirmed he was "scared shitless" as she was clinically dead. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic biblical NDE elements including out-of-body experience with soul separation, observing earthly events from above, experiencing divine peace and love, awareness of being dead without fear, and return motivated by love for family. The immediate return upon thinking of her children suggests divine providence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is free from concerning elements like reincarnation or new age concepts. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death from medication reaction explicitly documented | Multiple specific observations: nurse with BP cuff, crash cart, syringe preparation, room layout, number of medical staff | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Observed room from ceiling corner | 0.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 936 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1045 Denise M NDE 2959 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1denise_m_nde.html | 1999 | 1999-11-05 | 2007 | 10 | F |
Ten-year-old Denise went into a diabetic coma and had a stroke affecting the left side of her brain. Doctors told her parents it was medically impossible for her to survive, with all organs shutting down and expected death within 24 hours. During her three-day coma, Jesus appeared at her bedside and took her to heaven where she witnessed His entire life and was shown hell where evil people go. She met deceased relatives including her grandfather, sister, and aunt, along with her Sunday School teacher. Jesus took her to a field where they skipped stones on a lake, had a water fight, swam with dolphins, and she flew with an eagle. At the end, she was told she must return though she wanted to stay. God Himself spoke with her about returning, and she couldn't refuse Him. After hugging both God and Jesus, she was guided back to her body with Jesus warning her about the pain she would experience. She woke from the coma asking for food, surprising medical staff. Her recovery defied medical expectations. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounters with Jesus and God the Father, vision of heaven and hell consistent with biblical descriptions, meeting deceased believers, experiencing supernatural joy and peace, divine commission to return with purpose, complete healing from terminal condition demonstrating divine intervention. The childlike activities with Jesus reflect His biblical nature of welcoming children. Unbiblical elements: None identified. All elements align with orthodox Christian theology including the reality of heaven and hell, personal encounters with Jesus, and miraculous healing. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Diabetic coma with stroke and multi-organ failure documented | Spiritual visions only, no veridical observations of earthly events | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 937 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1412 Debbie E NDE 3420 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1debbie_e_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-02-23 | 2007 | F |
After a night of drinking and an argument with her ex-boyfriend while driving, Debbie suffered severe head trauma under suspicious circumstances. She was in a coma for three weeks with a crushed skull, brain injury, tracheotomy, and fractured fifth vertebra one centimeter from causing paralysis. During the coma, she found herself in a dark tunnel with bright light gradually approaching. Her deceased mother appeared in front of the light, and they communicated telepathically without words. She experienced a floating sensation outside her physical body and noticed her mother had a look of fear, worry and disappointment. When she awoke, she had survived against medical predictions - doctors had told her father she would be mentally impaired. She recovered 100% mentally over time despite losing motor function requiring retraining her left hand. The medical costs of nearly one million dollars forced bankruptcy. She suspects foul play in the incident as the ex-boyfriend claimed she jumped from the moving Corvette, though investigation found no proof of attempted suicide. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Experience included passage through dark tunnel toward divine light, encounter with deceased relative, telepathic/spiritual communication, out-of-body consciousness, and miraculous recovery from injuries doctors believed would cause permanent disability. The tunnel and light imagery aligns with many biblical and Christian NDE accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While the mother's fearful expression was troubling to the experiencer, this doesn't contradict scripture and may reflect concern for her daughter's situation rather than spiritual distress. |
4 | Hospital | 7 | 1 | 8 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Three-week coma with severe head trauma and multiple life-threatening injuries | Only spiritual vision of deceased mother, no veridical earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | tracheotomy | 4/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 938 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1196 Deborah S NDE 3224 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1deborah_s_nde.html | 1982 | 2007 | F |
While hospitalized with multiple medical devices including catheter, feeding tube, and oxygen, Deborah experienced kidney hemorrhage leading to a code blue. She felt herself bleeding out and tried to scream but couldn't make sound as her mother entered the room. Her roommate alerted staff to blood running off the bed. During the code blue, she had an out-of-body experience floating to the ceiling and watching the crash cart arrive and the doctor yelling at her not to die. She observed specific details including feeling a nurse's hair brush her face and smelling her clean hair before leaving her body. From the ceiling, she watched the medical team's frantic efforts. She then traveled through a dark tunnel into warm light, emerging into a green meadow with tall grasses and water. A male being in white and a black and white dog led her to tall golden doors. As she reached for the door, the being spoke and she thought of her three children, then experienced sudden darkness and return. A nurse reported she held conversations with unseen beings for three days in the ICU, asking many questions. The content troubled the nurse who wouldn't reveal what was said, though a year later she overheard him telling others about her "confessions" which were accurate but embarrassing to her. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience during medical crisis, passage through darkness to divine light, encounter with heavenly realm including meadow and golden doors (reminiscent of heaven's gates), spiritual being in white as guide, return motivated by maternal duty. The three days of spiritual communication while unconscious parallels biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The presence of a dog in the spiritual realm is unusual but not explicitly contradicted by scripture, as the Bible is largely silent on animals in heaven. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 5 | Kidney hemorrhage leading to code blue clearly documented | Specific observations: nurse's hair and smell, crash cart arrival, doctor's words, medical team actions from ceiling view | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | catheter, feeding tube, drainage tube | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Felt nurse's hair and smelled it | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 939 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1369 Diane C NDE 321 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1diane_c_nde.html | 1958 | 1958-04-04 | 2007 | F |
Diane C experienced clinical death for seven minutes during severe postpartum hemorrhage on April 4, 1958. While bleeding to death at home after thinking her water broke during her fourth pregnancy, she lost consciousness in the car en route to St. Joseph's Hospital. During her seven minutes of clinical death, she experienced extraordinary multi-location awareness, simultaneously observing her husband driving, her mother getting her son, her doctor rushing to the hospital, and her siblings at various locations. She could later tell the doctor every detail of his actions, including accompanying a nurse to the basement for plasma and the oxygen administration during CPR. Her experience included traveling through the universe to a living firmament she recognized as Heaven, where everything - waters, grass, trees, animals including unicorns - radiated conscious love. An angel guide with a solid light body showed her various heavenly cities including one of green glass and another with golden streets. In a massive palace, she was shown God's computer displaying her pre-birth choice between incarnating in 1936 versus the Civil War era, viewed through what she described as a metallic disc (like a modern CD) creating a wall-sized display. In the throne room, she experienced God's reflected light and was told she was His instrument to bring sons back to Him through her pregnancies, having agreed to lose multiple children at birth. She received profound understanding about the nature of reality: that souls are created as solid light beings before earth incarnation, that earth is a test involving a battle between good and evil for souls, and that ghosts are mental projections. She was told her work wasn't finished and was sent back against her will, slamming back into her body as her cesarean section was performed and her son Michael was born. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains numerous elements consistent with biblical accounts including Heaven as a real place with golden streets (Revelation 21:21), encountering an angelic guide (Hebrews 1:14), God's throne room with overwhelming light (Revelation 4), understanding of spiritual warfare between good and evil (Ephesians 6:12), pre-existence of souls (Jeremiah 1:5), and the concept of Earth as a testing ground. The being of light, recognition of divine love, and understanding that death is a transition align with scriptural descriptions of the afterlife. Unbiblical elements: Several elements contradict orthodox biblical teaching including the pre-mortal existence where souls choose their incarnation timeframe and families (contradicts Psalm 139:13-16), the ability to preview different life choices before birth, the claim that "we come but once, we do not reincarnate" while simultaneously describing choosing incarnations, and the presence of mythical creatures like unicorns in Heaven. The concept of God having a computer and the mechanistic view of pre-birth planning conflicts with biblical sovereignty and providence. |
2 | Other | 10 | 20 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death for 7 minutes explicitly stated, died en route to hospital from severe hemorrhage | Multiple specific impossible observations: knew doctor's every action including basement trip for plasma, multi-location awareness of family members simultaneously, detailed Heaven observations with specific architectural descriptions | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 5 | 1 | Multi-location awareness of family members | 1.00 | Doctor | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 940 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1075 Diane N NDE 3029 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1diane_n_nde.html | 1995 | 2007 | F |
Diane N experienced cardiac arrest during a tilt table test in February 1995 while being evaluated for symptoms of lightheadedness. During the medical procedure, she was strapped to a stretcher with electrodes monitoring her heart, with blood pressure readings taken at regular intervals. The stretcher was raised vertically for monitoring when at the seven-minute mark, she felt strange and announced she was going to pass out. As blackness engulfed her and staff said "she's going out," her heart stopped twice in the time it took to lower the stretcher flat. During her cardiac arrest, she found herself in a wonderful meadow with brilliant light, warmth, and beautiful flowers. The colors seemed more vivid and everything appeared brighter than normal. She experienced profound feelings of love, peace, happiness and safety in this realm. She saw forms or beings but could not make out faces. Her time perception altered as everything seemed to happen at once. She felt incredible joy and a sense of unity with the world, sensing she had gained understanding about the universe. Upon returning, she had difficulty breathing and felt sick to her stomach. She later learned the full extent of her medical crisis - that her heart had stopped twice during the test. This experience transformed her relationship with death, removing all fear. She became more involved with her Methodist church and now celebrates people's deaths as their reunion with Jesus and God rather than feeling sad. The experience left her with absolute certainty about the reality of an afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including entering a paradisiacal realm with brilliant light (Revelation 21:23), experiencing perfect peace and love (1 John 4:8), sensing a divine presence, and losing fear of death (1 Corinthians 15:55). The meadow setting evokes Psalm 23's green pastures, and her increased faith and church involvement reflect spiritual transformation. Her view of death as reunion with God aligns with 2 Corinthians 5:8. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remains within orthodox Christian parameters without introducing reincarnation, universalism, or occult elements. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest explicitly documented during monitored medical test with electrodes and blood pressure monitoring | Limited specific details but profound otherworldly experience in meadow realm with brilliant light and beings | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 1 | Meadow with brilliant light and beings | 0.00 | Medical staff | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 941 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1226 Diane S NDE 3195 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1diane_s_nde.html | 1959 | 2007 | F |
Diane S experienced clinical death following an accident in 1959, awakening naked and paralyzed in the hospital morgue. When her brother-in-law asked "Do dead people cry?" and a nurse saw her tears, saying "Oh, my God," she was rushed to intensive care. During her death state, she experienced herself as a "smoky being" inside her body that gradually curled up from her feet through her body into her head. With a sudden pop, she exited her body and found herself floating above it, able to observe from an elevated perspective. From outside her body, she could move through walls and observed her mother, sister, and brother-in-law in the corridor discussing whether to stay at the hospital. Her sister questioned if they should stay, her brother-in-law deferred to their wishes, and her mother expressed dislike of hospitals. Moving around the corner to explore, she found a seating area but became nervous about being away from her body. Upon returning to the room, she was amazed to find her body talking to two police officers, describing an accident completely different from the one she had experienced. She noticed a brilliant light outside the window where previously she had seen a parking lot. Thinking "I am not ready to go," she immediately found herself back inside her head as the smoky being slowly unraveled throughout her body. She sensed another presence in her body named "Cathy" who seemed frightened, and mentally told Cathy she didn't have to leave. After Cathy stopped talking to the police, Diane passed out again and spent weeks hospitalized. Earlier at the accident scene, she had been held by a mysterious man who asked if she was cold and identified himself as "just a drover," telling her she would be alright - a voice she heard only in her head, knowing he wouldn't be there if she opened her eyes. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic biblical NDE elements: out-of-body experience consistent with 2 Corinthians 12:2-3, encountering a mysterious comforting presence at the accident (possibly angelic as in Hebrews 13:2), and brilliant divine light. The ability to pass through physical barriers while in spirit form aligns with Jesus's post-resurrection appearances (John 20:19). The profound peace and joy experienced reflect heavenly states described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The presence of another consciousness named "Cathy" sharing her body contradicts biblical anthropology of individual souls (Ezekiel 18:4). This suggests either possession or multiple personalities rather than biblical resurrection. The notion that Cathy could stay in her body conflicts with scripture's teaching about individual identity and judgment. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe accident resulting in morgue placement indicates clinical death, though specific medical details limited | Specific verifiable observations: exact conversation between family members, police interaction, transformation of parking lot to brilliant light | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Family conversation in corridor | 1.00 | Mother, sister, brother-in-law | Moderately Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 942 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1121 Dixie E NDE 3125 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dixie_e_nde.html | 1982 | 2007 | M |
Dixie E experienced cardiac and respiratory arrest from an allergic reaction to cleaning chemicals (ammonia and Pledge) in Spring 1982. After cleaning a church in Connecticut for a conference, he felt dizzy while driving and pulled over. An elderly woman found him appearing dead in his car and he was taken by stretcher to the emergency room. The medical team resuscitated him using defibrillation, with a registered nurse later confirming "we just started you back up." During his clinical death, he initially experienced what seemed partially real - two large men in white (likely attendants) in a white room with a doctor asking extensive questions about his childhood. Behind the doctor's head appeared a large reel of film that was pulled out by a hand from the left, showing negative images of his entire life. When he yelled "NO," he found himself standing in the emergency room doorway, observing the medical team working on a woman he didn't recognize as himself. He felt disconnected from the body and asked a nurse if he should go to the waiting room. While walking down the hall, he became frightened when his shoulder passed partway through the wall. Suddenly he was transported to a peaceful scene - attached to his feet looking down at a rocky stream with a canopy of trees overhead. The trees seemed sentient and encouraging him to "go." He said "NO" again and experienced falling backwards into his body like diving off a diving board in reverse. The location remarkably resembled Boulder Creek in Colorado, though he had never been there at the time - he later moved to Boulder and met his future husband there, recognizing the exact spot by the Boulder Library. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes a comprehensive life review consistent with biblical judgment themes (2 Corinthians 5:10), out-of-body observation aligning with Paul's experience in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3, and sentient creation that could represent the groaning of creation in Romans 8:22. The trees encouraging transition might symbolize the tree of life in Revelation 22:2. The resistance to departing and choice to return reflects human will acknowledged in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The trees appearing as sentient beings encouraging death lacks clear biblical precedent and resembles animistic beliefs. The precognitive vision of a future earthly location (Boulder) focuses on temporal rather than eternal destinations, differing from biblical visions which typically reveal spiritual truths or divine purposes rather than future residential locations. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Heart and breathing stopped from allergic reaction, defibrillation used for resuscitation in ER | Life review with visual film reel, OBE with shoulder through wall, precognitive vision of future location later confirmed | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Life review as film reel | 0.00 | Registered Nurse | Moderately Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 943 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1322 Dennis G NDE 3377 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dennis_g_nde.html | 1977 | 1977-06-12 | 2007 | M |
Dennis G experienced a near-death event during a catastrophic car accident on June 12, 1977, while traveling from Baltimore to Hollywood, California. His companion fell asleep at the wheel in Arizona, causing the car to leave the road at approximately 80 mph to avoid a head-on collision with a vehicle that had crossed the median. The car rolled multiple times down a large hill, partially tearing out the engine. Dennis, who had removed his seatbelt to stretch out, was violently thrown around and went through the windshield, suffering a concussion, badly sprained shoulder, and head lacerations. When his friend cried out "Oh my GOD!" Dennis felt a floating sensation followed by terrible impact. Time seemed to stand still as he experienced passing through a black hole with deafening whooshing sounds, seeing a bright light at the tunnel's end. He found himself floating above his body, observing his friend frantically trying to revive him using "any means possible." From his elevated vantage point approximately thirty feet in the air, he experienced unprecedented serenity and could see the extensive crash scene spread across a wide area. He felt part of the wind rather than having a physical form. His friend successfully resuscitated him, causing Dennis to feel like he was falling back into a black hole. Upon returning, he looked into his friend's eyes as he exclaimed "My God, I got you back!" Only then did Dennis feel the severe pain from his injuries. The state police arrived and he walked to the patrol car with great difficulty. At the hospital in Needles, California, medical staff and later the tow truck driver expressed disbelief that anyone could have survived the devastating crash. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic biblical NDE elements: passing through darkness toward divine light (Psalm 23:4, John 1:5), out-of-body observation consistent with 2 Corinthians 12:2-3, and profound supernatural peace that "surpasses all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). The tunnel and light imagery aligns with numerous biblical passages about God as light and transitions between death and life. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remains within orthodox parameters, focusing on the transition between life and death without introducing reincarnation, occult practices, or theological contradictions. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Serious car accident with life-threatening injuries including head trauma through windshield | OBE with specific observation of friend's resuscitation efforts from elevated perspective, tunnel experience with light | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 1 | Friend performing resuscitation from above | 1.00 | Travel companion/friend | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 944 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1056 Diana R NDE 2976 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1diana_r_nde.html | 1990 | 2007 | 36 | F |
Diana R experienced a heart attack in 1990 while suffering from end-stage renal disease with only 10% kidney function remaining, compounded by severe uremia and sleep apnea episodes. She had suffered from chronic kidney failure since age five and was critically ill awaiting dialysis. During routine sleep apnea episodes where her breathing and heart would stop and restart, she experienced one severe event where instead of immediately waking, she found herself in the presence of a being of light in a heavenly place of light. During the experience, she believed she was in the presence of Jesus or God - a male being in a white toga-type garment emanating light in a place where light emanated from everything. They communicated telepathically at incredible speed, and she was shown a comprehensive life review that moved very rapidly yet was completely comprehensible. After the review, she asked many questions about the meaning of life, scientific questions about the universe and micro-verse, receiving all answers with perfect clarity. She understood her birth purpose and life mission, learning that Earth is like a school where we learn to interact and love. She was told her work wasn't finished and was sent back against her will. She re-entered her body with a physical thud, waking up gasping and coughing with severe chest pressure and pain feeling like someone had run over her chest with a truck. The next morning at Kaiser Permanente, doctors ran multiple tests including an EKG while showing concern, though they only adjusted her medications. Years later, when reviewed by the Hartford Hospital Transplant Team, the EKG revealed she had suffered a heart attack that night, providing medical validation of her NDE. The experience left her profoundly psychic with abilities including clairvoyance, mediumship, and precognition. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with a being of light believed to be Jesus/God aligns with biblical descriptions of divine encounters (1 Timothy 6:16). The comprehensive life review reflects 2 Corinthians 5:10 regarding life accountability. The understanding that Earth is for learning to love echoes 1 Corinthians 13's emphasis on love's supremacy. The white garment and emanating light match biblical descriptions of heavenly beings (Matthew 28:3, Revelation 3:4). Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic abilities, mediumship, and precognition contradicts biblical prohibitions against divination and consulting spirits (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). While some prophets had visions, mediumship specifically is condemned in scripture. The mechanistic view of Earth as merely a school lacks the biblical emphasis on worship, redemption, and God's glory as primary purposes. |
2 | Home | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Heart attack confirmed by EKG, end-stage renal failure with 10% function, clinical validation by transplant team | Being of light encounter, comprehensive life review with universal knowledge received, profound lasting psychic abilities | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 1 | Being of light in heavenly realm | 0.00 | Hartford Hospital Transplant Team | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 945 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1289 Doris A NDE 445 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1doris_a_nde.html | 1993 | 1993-12-18 | 2007 | 41 | F |
On December 18, 1993, Doris A, age 41, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died instantly. Her fiancé called 911 and administered CPR for eight minutes until paramedics arrived and restarted her heart. During her unconscious state, she observed from an aerial position the exact details of her resuscitation, including the number of paramedics present and their actions. She experienced profound peace and serenity, feeling no fear and existing only as an observer without concern for her convulsing body. Months later, at a pancake breakfast, she met four of the paramedics who had saved her. When she described what she had seen during her out-of-body experience, they confirmed her account was exactly accurate, including the detail that only six paramedics were visible to her because one remained in the fire truck. This verification convinced her fiancé that she had truly had an out-of-body experience. The aneurysm significantly changed her personality, affecting her memory and patience, leading to difficulties in her marriage. However, the experience eliminated her fear of death, showing her it is a peaceful transition. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of consciousness surviving bodily death. The out-of-body perspective aligns with descriptions of the soul separating from the physical body. The profound peace she experienced reflects biblical promises of God's peace that surpasses understanding. Her aerial observation of earthly events while in a death state parallels accounts where spiritual beings observe human activities from a different realm. Unbiblical elements: The narrative lacks explicitly Christian elements such as encountering Jesus, angels, or experiencing judgment. There is no mention of heaven, hell, or divine beings. The experience focuses primarily on the veridical out-of-body observations rather than spiritual encounters. No reincarnation or new age concepts are present, making this a relatively neutral NDE from a biblical perspective. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death from cerebral hemorrhage, CPR for 8 minutes, heart restarted by paramedics | Multiple specific observations: exact number of paramedics (6 visible, 1 in truck), aerial view of resuscitation procedures, details confirmed by multiple medical professionals | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Observed resuscitation from aerial view | 1.00 | Four paramedics from fire station | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||
| 946 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1101 Doris NDE 3050 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1doris_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-02-15 | 2007 | F |
On February 15, 2002, Doris was violently attacked by an ex-boyfriend who began hitting her. She fell, lost consciousness, and remained in that state for approximately half an hour. During her unconscious state, she experienced a brilliant white light and encountered many beings dressed in beautiful angelic clothing, though she could not distinguish their faces. A voice told her to go back, saying it was not her time yet. Upon returning to consciousness, her girlfriend revealed she had appeared dead for a long time and didn't know what to do. Doris initially kept the experience secret, fearing ridicule. The experience left her with anxiety but also certainty about the reality of what she experienced beyond death. She reported heightened consciousness, time distortion, incredibly vivid senses, and feelings of peace, happiness, and unity with the universe. She gained special knowledge about everything in the universe and experienced both past life review and visions of the world's future. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains multiple biblical elements including encounters with angelic beings dressed in beautiful clothing, consistent with biblical descriptions of angels. The brilliant mystical light aligns with biblical imagery of divine light. The voice commanding her return saying "it's not your time yet" suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The feelings of incredible peace and unity reflect biblical promises of God's peace. The experience strengthened her religious faith, moving her from liberal to conservative/fundamentalist beliefs. Unbiblical elements: The narrative mentions seeing "scenes from the world's future" which could be interpreted as prophetic but lacks specific content to evaluate. She reported understanding "everything about the universe" which might suggest universal knowledge typically reserved for God alone. However, no explicitly unbiblical elements like reincarnation, new age concepts, or contradictions to scripture are present. |
5 | Home | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Criminal attack resulting in unconsciousness for 30 minutes, life-threatening | General observations of light and beings, no specific verifiable details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw brilliant white light | 0.00 | Girlfriend | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 947 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1113 Douglas D NDE 3107 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1douglas_d_nde_3107.html | 1995 | 1995-12-15 | 2007 | M |
On December 15, 1995, Douglas was traveling at 65 mph during morning rush hour when he drifted off the freeway while making a cell phone call and crashed into a stalled semi-truck with earth-moving equipment. The impact was so severe it reduced his large car to compact size. In the ambulance, he flat-lined the monitoring equipment as the call went out that they were losing him. During clinical death, he experienced profound peace and observed the paramedics at face level trying to restart his heart. He was taken to a large area where he could sense life around him, then brought to a table with the Book of Life. When his name wasn't found in the first book, a second book opened where his name was found. He interpreted this as God showing him he was saved through childhood confession but his works were unacceptable. The experience led to a dramatic spiritual transformation years later, including a vision of Jesus on the cross during a church service after 9/11, helping him understand forgiveness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains extraordinary biblical content, specifically depicting the scene from Revelation 20:12,15 with the books being opened and the Book of Life. The experience of being in God's presence, the judgment scene with books, and finding his name in the second book (Book of Life) directly parallels biblical scripture. His later vision of Jesus on the cross with accurate Middle Eastern appearance shows biblical authenticity. The transformation toward forgiveness through Christ aligns with biblical salvation theology. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience remarkably aligns with specific biblical passages, particularly Revelation. Even the detail about seeing his own book of works but not others' books makes theological sense as he was a participant, not an observer like John in Revelation. |
1 | Ambulance | 10 | 15 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 2 | Flat-lined monitoring equipment in ambulance, clinical death documented | Extremely specific biblical content matching Revelation 20:12,15, aerial view of resuscitation | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed paramedics from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 948 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1262 Don T NDE 3181 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1don_t_nde.html | 1964 | 2007 | M |
In Spring 1964, Don had undergone a tonsillectomy two weeks prior and broke a stitch while playing vigorously, causing him to lose significant blood overnight by continually swallowing it. After regurgitating blood in the morning, he was rushed to the hospital. While being wheeled to his room in a wheelchair, he slumped and his consciousness lifted out of his body, floating at ceiling level. He could see the thoughts of both the nurse (who feared being fired) and his mother (who worried what people would think). He felt curled up and much better than in his body. He encountered loving beings with a main being who communicated telepathically. They showed him the history of the planet and other secrets he immediately forgot as told. The beings said he could stay and rest but wasn't finished, explaining that staying meant returning in another body eventually. He chose to return, re-entering his body like putting on stiff old clothes, experiencing pain upon return. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness surviving apparent death aligns with biblical concepts of the soul. The encounter with loving beings could represent angels or divine messengers. The telepathic communication mirrors biblical instances of divine communication. Being shown universal knowledge then having it removed parallels Paul's experience of the third heaven where he heard things not lawful to utter (2 Corinthians 12:4). The choice to return to complete unfinished work reflects divine purpose and calling. Unbiblical elements: The reference to returning "in another body" and "starting all over" strongly suggests reincarnation, which contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). This element, while mentioned as an option he didn't choose, represents a significant departure from biblical theology which teaches resurrection rather than reincarnation. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 12 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Severe blood loss from broken surgical stitch, life-threatening condition | Read specific thoughts of nurse and mother, shown universal knowledge, floating at ceiling | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Read thoughts of nurse and mother | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 949 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1280 Donna D NDE 483 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donna_d_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-04-23 | 2007 | F |
On April 23, 2001, Donna was hit in the temple with a basketball, causing her to lose balance, fall, and hit her head on concrete. She was unconscious for 15-20 seconds. During this time, she experienced passing through what felt like a wormhole or tunnel (Einstein-Rosen Bridge), encountered brightness and warmth from another dimension, and communicated with a spiritual entity identified as Raphael, the angel of science, healing, and knowledge. She received scientific knowledge about physics, DNA, string theory, black holes, and warnings about catastrophic planetary events due to human-caused imbalance. The entity conveyed that time is critical and humanity must act now to save the planet. Following the experience, her artistic abilities and intuition increased significantly. The narrative is filled with scientific and spiritual terminology, suggesting a download of complex information about the universe and Earth's crisis. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with Raphael, traditionally recognized as an archangel of healing in Judeo-Christian tradition, provides a biblical connection. The tunnel experience could parallel biblical accounts of transportation to heavenly realms. The warning about planetary destruction due to human sin aligns with biblical themes of stewardship and judgment. The call to urgent action reflects prophetic biblical warnings. Unbiblical elements: The heavy emphasis on scientific concepts, quantum physics, and environmental activism rather than spiritual salvation diverges from biblical focus. The absence of God, Jesus, or explicit spiritual judgment is notable. The new age terminology about vibrations, dimensional travel, and consciousness shifts suggests syncretism. The message focuses on saving the physical planet rather than souls, which differs from biblical priorities. |
5 | Other | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Head trauma from basketball and fall on concrete, unconscious 15-20 seconds | Vague spiritual and scientific visions, no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Received scientific and spiritual knowledge | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 950 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1133 Donnie H NDE 21613 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donnie_h_nde.html | 1978 | 2007 | 9 | M |
Around 1978-79, when Donnie was 9 or 10 years old, he was playing with other children, jumping off a semi-truck in a yard. Whether pushed or having fallen, he suddenly found himself above the yard looking down on his motionless body from an estimated 70-100 feet high, above the large tree. He could see the other kids still running around playing, unaware he was hurt. The experience was peaceful, warm, and quiet. Within seconds, he was back in his body, jumped up holding his broken arm, and started crying. He kept the experience secret for years, not wanting to sound crazy, until seeing a TV special about NDEs made him realize others had similar experiences. The experience gave him a beautiful sense of peace about death, showing him that if heaven feels like what he experienced, he has no fear of dying. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness separating from the physical body aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's existence independent of the body. The profound peace experienced reflects biblical descriptions of God's peace. The aerial perspective observing earthly events while apparently unconscious parallels biblical accounts of spiritual observation. The lasting positive transformation and loss of death fear aligns with biblical spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None identified. This is a simple childhood OBE without any unbiblical elements. No reincarnation, new age concepts, or contradictions to scripture are present. While it lacks explicit Christian content like encounters with Jesus or angels, it contains nothing that contradicts biblical teaching. |
5 | Other | 3 | 6 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Fall from truck resulting in broken arm, brief unconsciousness implied | Aerial view of self and surroundings, estimated 70-100 feet high perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw himself motionless on ground | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 951 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1070 Edward H NDE 3022 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1edward_h_nde.html | 1963 | 2007 | M |
Edward was struck broadside by a car while riding a motorcycle in November 1963. He recalls being upside down and flying through the air before landing in a ditch, experiencing a mind-body separation. He found himself in a white clouded tunnel with a bright white light at the end, experiencing extreme pleasure and wanting to reach the light. When someone at the scene asked if he was dead and he replied no, he lost the tunnel experience and returned to awareness. The experience included typical NDE elements of an out-of-body experience, tunnel vision, and mystical light. Edward reported thoughts speeding up incredibly fast, time losing meaning, and senses becoming incredibly more vivid. He felt incredible peace, joy, and unity with the universe. He experienced understanding everything about the universe, his past flashing before him, and scenes from the world's future. He encountered a mystical being or voice and saw religious spirits. While no specific veridical observations were documented, Edward mentioned being aware of things going on elsewhere with facts that have been checked out. The experience occurred during a life-threatening accident but not clinical death. Edward shared his experience over the years during casual conversations with no noteworthy reactions. Heavy doses of painkillers during hospitalization later reproduced the floating sensation to a lesser extent, but without the tunnel or light. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts including the bright mystical light (often associated with divine presence), the tunnel passage (transition between earthly and spiritual realms), encountering spiritual beings, and the overwhelming sense of peace and joy. The life review and future visions align with biblical concepts of divine omniscience. Unbiblical elements: No explicitly unbiblical elements were identified. The experience lacks specific mentions of Jesus, God, heaven, or hell, but contains no contradictory theological claims or new age concepts. |
5 | Unknown | 3 | 5 | 10 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Life-threatening motorcycle accident but no clinical death documented | Claims awareness of things elsewhere with facts checked, but no specific details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Awareness of surroundings while separated from body | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 952 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1190 Elaine C NDE 3261 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1elaine_c_nde.html | 2007 | 5 | F |
At age 5, Elaine was attacked by a family friend who attempted to rape her. When she fought back, he slammed her head against the dashboard, killing her. She followed an intense bright light through darkness that was warm and loving. She arrived where people in white robes surrounded her, shining with intense light and complete love. They told her she would never have children but would be at peace with it, would become successful after getting glasses, would have a special true love for life, and would see future happenings. The beings told her she had to go back despite not wanting to leave that wonderful place of wisdom. She felt a pull and returned to her body with horrible pain, sickness, and dizziness. The attacker was praying, scared he had killed her. All predictions came true: she had a hysterectomy without children, got glasses at 25, married at 22 (later remarried same person), and developed precognitive abilities. Elaine experienced numerous accurate premonitions including knowing when highway accidents happened, feeling crushed when people were crushed by rocks 5 miles away, but never clear enough to warn anyone. She joined the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board. The experience fundamentally changed her religious views from conservative fundamentalist to metaphysical beliefs. She emphasizes that dying doesn't hurt - what hurts is coming back to the body. She states we are here to love each other and learn. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic biblical NDE elements: brilliant divine light, beings in white robes (consistent with biblical descriptions of angels/saints), prophetic knowledge of future events, and the message of love. The life review and otherworldly realm align with biblical accounts. The development of spiritual gifts post-NDE parallels biblical accounts of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The shift to metaphysical/Religious Science beliefs and the statement about being "here to love and learn" without specific Christian context reflects a more universalist perspective than traditional biblical teaching. The concept that she chose to stay to "get it right this time" hints at reincarnation beliefs. |
5 | Other | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Explicit death from head trauma during criminal attack | Multiple specific future predictions verified: childlessness, glasses at 25, marriage, professional success, ongoing precognitive abilities | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 1 | Told she would never have children | 1.00 | Self | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 953 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1339 Erika K NDE 3400 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1erika_k_nde.html | 1966 | 2007 | 16 | F |
Erika, at age 16 in the Marine Corps, experienced severe depression due to intersex condition and took sleeping pills in a suicide attempt resulting in clinical death. She remembers leaving her body and being surrounded by pure love that permeated everything, being with loving beings. One being showed her the importance of her future life and how all beings are connected - if one life plan isn't fulfilled, it impacts the whole. She was given the choice to stay or return and chose to return. She describes being in a place of pure love and light, transparent physical forms, receiving information through love and light without speaking. She passed quickly through a dark tunnel into light and saw groups of beings sending messages of pure love. The beings shared her future life with her, giving her the choice to stay or return. She mentions having memory of choosing this difficult life path before birth and knowing about reincarnation. The experience was characterized by incredibly fast thoughts, timeless existence, and total pure love with complete peace. Her veridical observations include accurate visions of her future life that have proven true over time. She came back with enhanced psychic abilities and understanding she didn't have before. The experience transformed her from conservative Baptist to Unitarian Universalist with beliefs in reincarnation and universal spiritual evolution toward pure love. She now lives without judgments, accepts everyone without separation, and spends time in meditation connecting to higher consciousness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes divine light, loving spiritual beings, choice between life and death, heightened consciousness, and transformation. The concept of interconnected humanity reflects biblical body of Christ theology. The pure love and peace align with descriptions of divine presence. Unbiblical elements: Strong reincarnation beliefs including pre-birth memory and choosing life paths, evolution into pure love suggests works-based salvation, universalist acceptance of all paths to God contradicts biblical exclusivity of Christ. The absence of Christ-centered salvation and embrace of all religions as valid paths strongly diverges from biblical Christianity. |
5 | Unknown | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clinical death from suicide attempt explicitly stated | Accurate future life visions mentioned but not detailed, choice to return verified by survival | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Shown future importance of her life | 1.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 954 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1204 Douglas T NDE 3334 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1douglas_t_nde.html | 2001 | 2007 | M |
On September 11, 2001, Douglas collapsed at home and was found dead by firefighters who defibrillated him 12 times. Simultaneously, his grandfather had a heart attack 200 miles away. Both survived the night but had heart attacks the next morning, when Douglas had his NDE. He experienced an expanse of white light with no tunnel, seeing a shadow of a large oak tree with people standing under it. He recognized deceased family members in the group: his grandmother, great uncle Glenn, great aunts Lala and Wanda with her husband Lee, and a family friend. All repeatedly told him "We're not waiting for you, go home." Then he heard his grandfather's voice (without seeing him) saying "You're the luckiest boy I know." Three days later he awoke to learn his grandfather had died two days earlier, confirming the simultaneous nature of their experiences. The veridical element centers on hearing his grandfather's voice during the NDE while his grandfather was dying 200 miles away - information Douglas couldn't have known normally. The timing correlation between both heart attacks and the grandfather's death during Douglas's coma provides evidential value. He describes very bright, clear, encompassing vision and clear hearing, with incredibly fast thoughts and timeless experience. Douglas experienced intense emotional impact including confusion, joy, love, and freedom from pressure. He felt incredible peace and unity with the universe. The experience continues to affect him deeply years later, making him feel he's missing something important. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright divine light, deceased family members in a peaceful realm, the oak tree gathering place, and being sent back all align with biblical accounts. The overwhelming peace and love reflect divine presence. The shared death experience with his grandfather suggests spiritual connection beyond physical distance. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains biblical compatibility without contradictory elements, though it lacks specific Christian imagery or mentions of God/Jesus. |
2 | Home | 10 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death with 12 defibrillations documented by firefighters | Heard grandfather's voice during NDE while grandfather was dying 200 miles away - verified afterward | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw deceased family members under oak tree | 0.00 | Mother and sister | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 955 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1086 Dr. M. Ghalabi NDE 16010 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dr_ghalabi_nde.html | 1985 | 2007 | M |
Dr. Ghalabi, a space mechanical engineer, experienced NDE during nose surgery in a European hospital when anesthesia failed. His body was paralyzed but he felt severe continuous pain, leading to cardiac arrest with no pulse or breathing for about 3 minutes - clinical death. He experienced a complete life review from being in his mother's womb onward, happening rapidly but comprehensibly. He was pulled from his body through the hospital roof at incredible speed into space. He entered a dark cylinder tunnel in space with white ghosts including his mother who died when he was 5. They reached toward the tunnel center trying to touch him. He saw light at the tunnel's end and was about to leave our universe when an unknown voice demanded he travel faster than light speed. He observed scientifically while heading toward limitless speed. God decided he had to return to his "container" despite the pain. He landed on an alabaster planet surrounded by huge beings, witnessing the most beautiful creation of God - love meant for all people without exception. He was ordered back as it wasn't his time. He returned to life sad and in pain. The experience gave him knowledge of a supreme universal reality spanning seen and unseen universes. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clinical death experience, life review, tunnel with light, encounter with deceased mother, divine voice/command, otherworldly realm with beings, universal love from God, being sent back. The alabaster planet could parallel biblical descriptions of heavenly realms. Unbiblical elements: The abstract from his book mentions both Quran and Bible, suggesting syncretistic approach. The concept of traveling faster than light and scientific observation of the experience reflects materialistic interpretation of spiritual phenomena rather than pure spiritual understanding. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Surgery with general anesthesia, cardiac arrest for 3 minutes | Saw deceased mother in tunnel, scientific observations of journey, but no earthly verification | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw deceased mother in tunnel | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 956 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1283 Dustine S NDE 314/372/456 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dustine_s_nde.html | 1974 | 2007 | F |
Dustine experienced multiple NDEs following a 1974 motorcycle accident where a truck ran her over, crushing her spine (L-1), collapsing a lung, causing compound fractures and massive injuries. She was not expected to survive. During ICU, a light being/angel named Ivy visited three times over consecutive nights. The being had long blonde hair, cotton garment, barefoot, with intense sky-blue topaz eyes. They communicated telepathically - Ivy offered her the choice to "roll over and die" or stay. Dustine chose to stay to find her purpose, mentioning not wanting to "come back and do it all over" (reincarnation reference). Under morphine during surgery, she experienced soaring over Monument Valley terrain toward a magnetic orange sun with others, feeling wind and joy before being "slam dunked" back. The surgeon said she "kept trying to kiss the angels." Years later during a migraine, she "squirted out" between her eyes to a marble pavilion with a great wall. Through a briefly opened door, she glimpsed a magnificent garden with birds, fountains, glowing trees with crystalline light. Two male guardian beings prevented full entry, saying it wasn't her time. She developed healing abilities: scanning bodies for illness with her hands, bringing comfort, once stopping a nosebleed instantly. She knows things about people psychically. Despite severe chronic pain and wheelchair use, she maintains hope through knowing the garden awaits. She emphasizes life's purpose is spiritual development and that death doesn't hurt - returning to the body does. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Angelic visitation with choice of life/death, beautiful garden realm (paradise), guardian beings at gates, development of healing gifts, emphasis on divine purpose, supernatural knowledge. The garden with its beauty strongly parallels biblical Eden/Paradise. Unbiblical elements: Clear reincarnation reference ("come back and do it all over"), evolution from conservative Baptist to universalist "all roads lead home" theology, belief in multiple incarnations for spiritual evolution contradicts biblical teaching of single life and judgment. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 0 | Found dead from traumatic injuries, multiple surgeries, not expected to survive | Specific details of angel appearance, healing abilities developed, psychic knowledge demonstrated | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 3 | 0 | Detailed angel/being appearance | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 957 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1136 Felicity W NDE 3292 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1felicity_w_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-08-11 | 2007 | 34 | F |
Felicity was nearly eight months pregnant when she experienced severe pre-eclampsia symptoms including back pain, nausea, and visual disturbances with rainbow-colored flashing lights on her bedroom wall. She collapsed, stopped breathing, and her husband revived her before calling an ambulance. During transport, she experienced floating above the trolley while still feeling the rain, suggesting an out-of-body experience with retained sensory awareness. She had seizures upon arrival and underwent emergency cesarean section, during which she was "touch and go" for several hours. During the NDE, Felicity traveled rapidly through darkness toward a distant light. She felt surrounded by loving, welcoming presences and experienced incredible joy, happiness, and acceptance unlike anything on earth. As she approached the light and prepared to join it, a loving voice clearly said "It's not your time. You must go back." She retained complete memory of the experience with incredible clarity even ten years later. The most significant veridical observation was her dual awareness - floating above the trolley while simultaneously experiencing physical sensations like rain, demonstrating consciousness existing outside the physical body. She also had awareness of the ambulance movements and turns despite being unconscious. Upon return, she experienced lasting changes in her perspective on death, no longer fearing it and understanding that a better place awaits. The experience reinforced her faith and philosophy about being a good person in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts: approaching a divine light, encountering a loving presence with authority over life and death, being sent back with a purpose, and experiencing perfect peace and joy. The command "It's not your time" suggests divine sovereignty over human life spans. The overwhelming love and acceptance align with descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience lacks any reincarnation themes, universalist salvation messages, or new age concepts. The narrative maintains compatibility with Christian theology regarding the afterlife and divine encounters. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening pre-eclampsia with seizures, stopped breathing, emergency c-section, touch and go for hours | Dual consciousness - floating above trolley while feeling rain, awareness of ambulance movements while unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Floating above ambulance trolley while feeling rain | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 958 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1334 Eva W NDE 3393 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1eva_w_nde.html | 2005 | 2005-12-16 | 2007 | 37 | F |
Eva, 37 years old and eight weeks pregnant, experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy causing severe bleeding. She was rushed to the hospital where she died four times on the operating table before receiving a blood transfusion, though she only recalls dying once. During emergency surgery, she required a hysterectomy due to infection from the ruptured fallopian tube. During her NDE, Eva found herself in her grandmother's beautiful garden (located 35 miles from the hospital), walking with Jesus who told her she had finally gotten what she wanted - noting she had said "I hate my life" 1,535 times during her 37 years. Jesus explained he was giving her the opportunity to never return to her "miserable life." She encountered two deer she had buried in 2000 after hunters killed them, and her deceased grandmother who offered to care for Eva's unborn baby if she chose to return. The most significant veridical element was hearing her daughter's voice saying "The President of the United States was George Bush" which drew her back to her body. Eva felt terror about leaving her daughter alone and chose to return. The experience occurred in a location 35 miles from where her body lay in surgery. Eva awoke in intensive care a week later, learned of her multiple deaths, and experienced lasting transformation including enhanced psychic intuition and contact with a spirit guide named Azrael six months later. The experience made her appreciate life and thank God daily. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Jesus Christ, deceased relatives in an afterlife realm, the concept of divine authority over life and death, and a choice given about returning. The garden setting could represent paradise. The transformation and daily gratitude to God reflect spiritual renewal. Unbiblical elements: The appearance of previously deceased animals (the deer) in the afterlife is not biblically documented. The later contact with a spirit guide named "Azrael" and development of psychic abilities raises concerns about occult practices warned against in Scripture. Buddhist religious affiliation may influence interpretation of these experiences. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Died four times on operating table, ruptured ectopic pregnancy with severe blood loss, required transfusion | Heard specific quote from daughter while clinically dead, experienced grandmother's garden 35 miles away | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/24/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard daughter speaking about President | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 959 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1152 Erin H NDE 3317 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1erin_h_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-08-27 | 2007 | F |
Erin experienced severe asthma and anaphylactic shock requiring multiple epi-pen injections. A doctor at a golf course called for an ambulance after she honked for help with blood on her hands from fumbling with the epi-pen. She lost consciousness in the ambulance after feeling it was "okay to let go" once help arrived. During her NDE, Erin experienced blackness followed by millions of pictures flashing quickly before her eyes, which she eventually recognized as images from her childhood. She felt light, peaceful, and pain-free while hearing multiple voices speaking to her simultaneously, though she cannot recall their specific messages. She questioned if she was dying and felt anger that her children would grow up motherless, screaming internally that they needed her. Her eyes suddenly opened and she sat forward, grabbing her husband by both shoulders and urgently telling him "You might not believe in God but you better start. You have to - you have to believe." She kept saying "they won't let me remember; I need to try and remember," sensing that her memory of the experience would fade. The EMTs and her husband looked at her as if she was crazy. Erin spent 6-8 hours in the emergency room. The experience brought mixed emotions - joy at confirming life after death, but frustration at losing the specific messages. She emphasized feeling that the otherworldly experience cannot be reproduced by any earthly means and that it changed her relationship with her husband, making it more communicative. She concluded with the message that "there really is life after death, and what we do here matters." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The life review through childhood images aligns with biblical concepts of life examination. The multiple voices could represent angelic beings or divine messengers. Her urgent message to her husband about believing in God suggests divine revelation. The understanding that earthly actions matter for the afterlife reflects biblical judgment concepts. The ineffable quality of the experience matches Paul's description of paradise as containing things "not permitted to tell" (2 Corinthians 12:4). Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The inability to remember the voices' messages and the statement "they won't let me remember" is ambiguous but not necessarily unbiblical - it could reflect divine limitation on what can be revealed about the afterlife. |
5 | Ambulance | 7 | 6 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe asthma and anaphylactic shock requiring multiple epi-pen doses, lost consciousness | Specific urgent statements to husband about God immediately upon return, awareness while unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/24/2025 | 1 | 1 | Grabbed husband and gave urgent spiritual message | 1.00 | Husband | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 960 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1296 Evan D NDE 416/22863 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1evan_d_nde.html | 1975 | 2007 | M |
Evan was driving 100 mph at night in sleet and rain when he hit his brakes too hard taking a corner. His car ran off an elevated road with a 3-4 meter drop, struck two marker posts, flipped end over end three times, landed on its roof, then rolled onto its wheels. The roof was crushed so low he couldn't sit in the driver's seat afterward. During the accident, everything went black, then Evan found himself floating 2-3 meters above the car looking down at his body slumped forward in the driver's seat, bleeding heavily from head wounds. Though it was pitch black and raining on a country road 25 kilometers from any light source, he could see clearly due to a bright light behind him. He felt the greatest peace he had ever known with goodness flowing around him. His entire life then flashed before him "on fast forward," showing his birth and pausing briefly at major events like his first day of school. The complete life review seemed to take only one or two seconds. A voice then asked him "Do you want to live or die?" with a tone suggesting he needed to decide quickly. Thinking of how sad his family would be, he chose to live and was instantly back in his body. Evan walked away with only cuts and bruises despite the severe car damage. He was hospitalized for two days of observation. The experience led him to metaphysics and gave him lasting certainty about life after death. A guiding voice has remained with him since, advising him in life decisions. He developed deeper awareness and had subsequent out-of-body experiences. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light behind him could represent divine presence. The life review aligns with biblical concepts of life examination before God. The authoritative voice asking about life or death shows divine sovereignty over human life. The complete peace and goodness experienced matches descriptions of God's presence. The choice given reflects free will within divine providence. Unbiblical elements: The development of subsequent out-of-body experiences and turn to metaphysics rather than traditional faith raises concerns. The continuing "voice" that guides him could be interpreted various ways - while biblical figures received divine guidance, the metaphysical context suggests possible non-biblical spiritual influences requiring discernment. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Severe car accident, flipped three times, heavy bleeding from head wounds, but walked away | Out-of-body view of self bleeding in driver's seat, clear vision despite darkness | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw self from above in crashed car | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 961 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1024 Francesca T NDE 2940 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francesca_t_nde.html | 1978 | 2007 | F |
Francesca experienced severe blood loss and clinical death in 1978. She flatlined in the hospital, causing panic among the medical staff. During this critical moment, she found herself floating above the scene, watching from an out-of-body perspective. She observed the frantic activity below with a sense of humor and detachment. The experience brought her a sense of peace and relief, feeling "great" while floating away from her body. She was successfully resuscitated and later described being told by doctors that she had been dead. The experience left her feeling wonderful and gave her insights into consciousness beyond the physical body. She later developed psychic abilities, including sensing desperate spirits trying to communicate with their families during sleep. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical accounts of the spirit separating from the body at death (Ecclesiastes 12:7). The floating sensation and observing from above parallels descriptions in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 of being "caught up." The peace and relief she experienced reflects the biblical promise of peace for believers. Unbiblical elements: The development of mediumistic abilities (communicating with spirits of the dead) contradicts biblical prohibitions against necromancy (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). The Bible teaches that the dead cannot communicate with the living (Luke 16:26), making her claimed interactions with desperate spirits seeking to reach families incompatible with scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Clinical death and blood loss explicitly mentioned, flatlined in hospital | Floating above body watching medical staff panic, but no specific verifiable details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed hospital scene from above | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 4 | ||||||||||
| 962 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1023 Frank P NDE 2936 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1frank_p_nde.html | 1959 | 2007 | 17 | M |
Frank, age 17, was hospitalized in August 1959 with a severe viral infection that settled in his left testicle. His temperature ranged between 106-107°F for four days despite medical intervention. On Sunday evening, after his parents left, he collapsed with fever and passed out. He experienced a black void followed by finding himself in a lit stone tunnel. Instantly upon entering the tunnel, all pain disappeared and he felt overwhelming peace and contentment - a feeling he describes as indescribable and all-encompassing. He began moving toward an intensely bright white light at the tunnel's end that didn't hurt to look at. He knew this light was God and that touching it meant death. Despite not fearing death, he fought against going because he wanted to protect his mother and sister from his alcoholic father. The harder he fought, the faster he moved toward the light. As he touched it, he returned to his hospital bed, gripping the sides, with his fever and swelling miraculously gone. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and bright light experience aligns with near-death accounts that some interpret as approaching the divine presence. The identification of the light as God resonates with biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5). The overwhelming peace reflects biblical promises of God's peace. His selfless desire to protect family shows Christ-like sacrificial love. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard NDE elements without contradicting biblical teachings. His increased faith and lack of fear of death align with Christian understanding. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe viral infection with dangerously high fever (106-107°F) for multiple days | Stone tunnel observation, bright light, transparent form, but no externally verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw stone tunnel | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 963 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1181 Frankie NDE 3250 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1frankie_nde.html | 1995 | June 25, 1995 | 2007 | M |
On June 25, 1995, Frankie had a severe car accident while driving his 1970s Chevy Blazer. After hitting a concrete culvert, his truck launched into the air and flipped multiple times. He was ejected and run over by his own vehicle - over 2000 pounds at 50+ mph. Miraculously, he jumped up immediately after impact in a "superman pose" and tried to stop cars for help, unaware of the blood pooling beneath him. When paramedics arrived and placed him on a backboard, he experienced complete relief and knew he was free. Everything became white and warm, with no pain, feeling completely at peace. He begged the paramedics to let him go. He passed out again en route to the trauma center, experiencing profound peace and feeling his life was complete. Despite a severed radial nerve, C7 fracture, and 365 stitches, he survived. Since then, he has developed strong psychic abilities, accurately predicting three deaths and sensing entities in homes. He can feel others' emotions intensely and has received messages from the deceased in dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The white light and overwhelming peace align with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The out-of-body experience parallels Paul's account in 2 Corinthians. The miraculous survival despite severe injuries could indicate divine intervention. The awareness of spiritual realms reflects biblical acknowledgment of the unseen world. Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic abilities and mediumship directly contradicts biblical prohibitions (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). Communicating with the dead and predicting deaths through supernatural means opposes scripture. The ongoing spirit visitations and paranormal sensitivity represent practices the Bible condemns as occult. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Severe trauma from vehicle accident, multiple life-threatening injuries documented | General description of white warm place and peace, no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | White and warm environment | 0.00 | Incompatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 964 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 984 Friend G NDE 2856 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1friend_g_nde.html | 2007 | M |
Friend G experienced a near-death event during a car accident that brought him to death's door. Initially, he found himself in total and complete darkness - "a place that is no place" - experiencing terror. Then he encountered an unearthly light that was unlike earthly light - it was alive, a living thing or person, life itself. In the presence of this light, his terror transformed into warmth and life. He had heightened spiritual sight and was fully aware of both physical and spiritual settings. He suddenly understood everything about the universe and knew he would not die but would be healed. The experience shifted him from having no religious beliefs to trying to live an overall better life. He rarely shares the experience, primarily with medical staff who witnessed the accident or those who specifically inquire. The terror of the darkness still affects him, though he has no fear of it happening again. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with living light aligns with biblical descriptions of God as light and life itself (John 1:4, 1 John 1:5). The initial darkness followed by divine light parallels spiritual transformation described in scripture. The universal understanding and assurance of healing reflect divine revelation. The life change toward living better demonstrates spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains classic NDE elements that align with biblical themes of darkness to light, divine encounter, and spiritual transformation without contradicting scriptural teachings. |
5 | Unknown | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Car accident causing life-threatening condition at death's door | Saw living light unlike earthly light, but no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Living light | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||||
| 965 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1202 Flora S NDE 3329 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1flora_s_nde.html | 2007 | 06/10/07 | 2007 | F |
On June 10, 2007, Flora attempted suicide by overdose after running out of depression medication. She was brought to the emergency room and placed in critical care with kidney and liver failure. Family was told she might not survive the night. She stopped breathing, coded, and medical staff struggled to intubate her. She aspirated, developed fluid in her lungs, and spiked a 104°F fever. During this time, she first saw a man standing by her bed with arms folded, showing no emotion - she now believes he was sent to watch over her. She then found herself in spirit form standing by a gate with other spirits, examining her transparent hands and arms. The environment was blindingly bright but didn't hurt her eyes. She knew crossing the gate would be final with no return. A female voice in her head told her she must return, it wasn't her time. She awakened on life support and spent 14 days in intensive care. Doctors couldn't explain her survival. The experience gave her unconditional love, wonderful peace, and new spiritual awareness. She now has enhanced intuition and psychic sensitivity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The spirit leaving the body aligns with Ecclesiastes 12:7. The gate as a boundary between life and death parallels biblical imagery. The watching figure could represent an angel. The bright light reflects divine presence. Being told "it's not your time" suggests divine sovereignty over life and death. The resulting spiritual transformation is consistent with encounters with the divine. Unbiblical elements: The presence of multiple spirits waiting at the gate could suggest a holding area inconsistent with immediate judgment taught in Hebrews 9:27. Her statement that "there is no hell, hell is within us" directly contradicts biblical teaching about hell as a real place of judgment. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Clinical death with organ failure, coded, on life support, doctors said should have died | Specific observations of spirit form, gate, other spirits, bright environment | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 1 | Man watching by bedside | 0.00 | Male nurse | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 966 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1013 Floyd NDE 2908 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1floyd_nde.html | 1985 | 2007 | M |
In June 1985, Floyd was free diving through lava tubes in Hawaii when he took a wrong turn and became trapped in an underwater cavern. He was underwater for approximately 15 minutes before being pulled out by another diver and resuscitated by a bystander, with several friends and strangers witnessing the event. After initial panic and fear, he experienced euphoria, peace, calmness, contentment, and warmth - describing it as the best experience he ever had. He saw what appeared like a forest of trees at close distance in thick fog, with bright white light shining from behind creating shadows and beams of light. His thoughts accelerated incredibly fast, and he experienced his past flashing before him. He strongly felt it wasn't his time to go, that he still had something to complete - which he believes may have been having his son six years later. He made a conscious decision to return to life. The experience left him with no fear of death and a sense of purpose. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light from behind the trees could represent divine presence veiled yet revealed. The life review aligns with the biblical concept of life accountability. The sense of unfinished purpose and being sent back reflects divine sovereignty over life's timing. The resulting peace about death aligns with Christian hope. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains mystical elements that don't contradict biblical teachings, focusing on light, life review, and divine timing without any occult or unbiblical practices. |
5 | Other | 10 | 6 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Drowning for 15 minutes, clinical death, resuscitated | Unique observation of forest with light beams, but not externally verifiable | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Forest scene with divine light | 0.00 | Friends and strangers | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 967 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1096 Francesca DB NDE 3040 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francesca_db_nde.html | 2000 | 2007 | F |
In May 2000, Francesca experienced a medical crisis described as a "congestion" that led to a near-death experience. She collapsed at home and was later found by her neighbor on the landing. She had to make a conscious choice whether to stay or go toward a hot, enveloping light she perceived. Choosing to explore the light, she felt immense wellbeing, relaxation, and wonder. She experienced something coming from within her that assured her of continuous life beyond death. She found herself in wonderfully green gardens where she and friends played "ring around the roses" wearing white dresses. The experience was characterized by extreme happiness, perfect vision, and timelessness. She became aware that thought itself was creative - she was "becoming the thought." After returning, she retained absolute certainty that life continues after death, identifying the light as God. She no longer fears death and has become more loving and less selfish, accepting life more peacefully. Others can feel her increased positivity since the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The divine light aligns with biblical descriptions of God as light. The beautiful gardens echo Paradise/Eden imagery. The white clothing reflects Revelation's descriptions of the redeemed. The out-of-body experience and consciousness beyond death align with the biblical understanding of the eternal soul. The resulting spiritual transformation toward love and selflessness reflects Christian virtues. Unbiblical elements: The concept of "becoming the thought" suggests a New Age philosophy of consciousness creating reality, which differs from biblical teaching about God as creator. Playing children's games in the afterlife seems inconsistent with biblical descriptions of heaven's worship and purpose. |
4 | Home | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Medical crisis/congestion leading to coma, found unconscious | Saw gardens and beings in white, but no externally verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Green gardens | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 968 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1349 Ginger M NDE 379 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ginger_m_nde.html | 1974 | 2007 | 23 | F |
Ginger M, age 23, was vacationing in Florida when she was caught in an undertow while swimming in the ocean. She panicked trying to swim against it and became extremely fatigued, too far out to see the beach. She experienced overwhelming fear and thoughts of dying alone. Upon losing consciousness, Ginger suddenly could no longer feel her body. She was enveloped in an exquisite sense of warmth and peace with a bright golden-white glow surrounding her. She traveled through what felt like a tunnel and viewed brief film clips of her life up to that point, seeing expressions on family members' faces. A man in a small sailboat appeared and asked what the problem was. She replied she couldn't swim to shore but has no memory of getting in his boat or sailing to shore. She awoke on the beach surrounded by a lifeguard and onlookers, then was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The paramedic kept slapping her face to keep her awake, but she felt bereft and only wanted to return to that beautiful warm and serene place. The experience sparked her interest in metaphysical studies and she became curious about things she had never questioned before. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife including the bright light often associated with divine presence, the life review which parallels the concept of one's life being examined, and the sense of overwhelming peace and love. The tunnel experience and being sent back to complete earthly life align with biblical themes of divine timing and purpose. Unbiblical elements: The mysterious sailor who appeared to help could be interpreted as an angel, though the narrative lacks clear spiritual identification. The subsequent interest in metaphysical studies and various religions/philosophies rather than specifically Christian faith could be seen as diverging from orthodox biblical teachings. However, no explicitly unbiblical elements like reincarnation or occult practices are mentioned. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Near drowning described with loss of consciousness | Mysterious appearance of sailor, no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 1 | Life review experience | 0.00 | Lifeguard | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 969 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1017 Glen S NDE 2919 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1glen_s_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-12-04 | 2007 | M |
Glen S experienced cardiac arrest on December 4, 2006, and was defibrillated three times before his heart restarted, with approximately three minutes elapsed. During this time, he had an out-of-body experience where he walked through their maintenance shop. As he entered the last shop, he turned and saw the rear wall transformed into a soft brilliant light. Everything around him was bathed in this light. He felt someone's presence but never saw or heard anyone speak. Upon awakening, Glen felt the most peaceful he had ever felt in his life, then thought of his deceased father, at which point the pain returned. He doesn't remember much until the next day. The experience left him thinking about it daily and removed his fear of death. The peaceful, bright, and soothing environment made him feel like he was where he was supposed to be, experiencing total bliss and comfort. Glen reported feeling a sense of understanding everything about the universe during the experience. He felt he was in heaven but never went through the cloud wall he perceived. The experience has given him certainty that heaven exists, and he now lives with more patience toward others, believing he knows what will happen after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant light clearly of mystical origin aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence. The overwhelming peace, joy, and sense of being in heaven are consistent with biblical accounts. The feeling of a divine presence without seeing a form matches descriptions of encountering the holy. The experience strengthened his belief in heaven and made him more patient with others, reflecting spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience appears highly compatible with biblical accounts of near-death encounters with the divine realm. |
1 | Ambulance | 10 | 6 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest with three defibrillations documented | Saw brilliant light and felt presence, no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 1 | Walking through maintenance shop | 0.00 | Ambulance driver | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 970 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1080 Glenda H NDE 3045 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1glenda_h_nde_3045.html | 1964 | 2007 | F |
Glenda H was a high school student who skipped church to go joyriding with friends in a VW Bug. The car crashed into a cement culvert on a gravel road, flipped, and landed in a deep irrigation canal. The car filled with icy water with Glenda trapped inside while others escaped. Her friend dove back in and twisted the door off to rescue her. After the thought "Oh, I'm dead" entered her mind, Glenda's body went limp and she was instantly replaced with overwhelming contentment and love. She felt enveloped in concentrated love that she was breathing in. She encountered beings without form in the distance and was with a Being of bright white light she initially thought was God but later learned might have been Jesus. They communicated telepathically, and she was shown a life review where she experienced other people's feelings during past situations. She heard every significant thing that affected her life simultaneously with extreme clarity. The Being said "These are your accomplishments" or "What have you accomplished?" and sent her back. She didn't want to return and oddly didn't think of her family. The whole experience seemed long but took only about two minutes. The experience led her away from organized religion toward personal spirituality, removing her fear of death and confirming that our earthly reality is not the true reality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The Being of bright white light aligns with biblical descriptions of divine encounters. The life review with moral assessment reflects biblical judgment concepts. The telepathic communication and being sent back for a purpose are consistent with divine encounters. The overwhelming love and peace match descriptions of God's presence. The experience confirmed existence of God and the spirit realm. Unbiblical elements: Moving away from organized religion toward general spirituality rather than deepening Christian faith. The philosophy that "Religion is for people afraid of hell, Spirituality is for those who have been there" suggests a non-biblical view of salvation and spiritual growth. |
5 | Other | 10 | 14 | 31 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Car accident with drowning, trapped underwater | Life review showing past events and forcing her to feel others' emotions | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 1 | Life review | 0.00 | Friend (driver) and two others | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 971 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1367 Goldie J NDE 328 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1goldie_j_nde.html | 1964 | 1964-03-25 | 2007 | F |
Goldie J was in a hospital delivery room on March 25, 1964, surrounded by doctors and nurses during childbirth. She was in extreme distress, thrashing around, and was tied down. She began to panic and told the doctors "I can't breathe; don't you understand me? I can't breathe!" but they just stared at her doing nothing. She then felt herself slipping backwards into a black, warm tunnel that felt like falling into a nice, cushiony warm place. It was comfortable with an "Ahhh!" feeling, like all problems and pain were forever gone. This was different from fainting - it was a good feeling. The tunnel was muffled, soft, and black - not suffocating but a soft warmth effusion of peace. She awoke in another room with her primary doctor saying "You stopped breathing; you nearly died. We had to bring you back." The next day another doctor visited and asked if she remembered the delivery room, to which she said no as she didn't want to discuss it. The experience left her with no fear of death, viewing it as a release from earthly misery and pain. She changed from Roman Catholic to no organized religion. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The peaceful transition through death and the removal of all pain and suffering align with biblical promises about the afterlife. The experience of being brought back suggests divine timing. The lasting impact removing fear of death reflects biblical transformation. Unbiblical elements: The experience led to abandoning organized religion entirely rather than deepening faith. The purely dark/void experience without encountering divine light or beings differs from many biblical accounts of divine encounters. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Stopped breathing during childbirth, told she nearly died | Tunnel experience with relief from pain, no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Tunnel experience | 0.00 | Primary doctor and another doctor | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 972 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1309 Gene J NDE 3361 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gene_j_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-06-16 | 2007 | M |
Gene J suffered a massive heart attack on June 16, 2003, while mowing his lawn. He was defibrillated multiple times in the ambulance after cardiac arrest. During this time, he experienced floating through darkness toward a growing bright white light that surrounded him. He found himself standing in an ultra-bright white glowing room so peaceful he didn't want to leave. He felt overwhelming comfort, warmth, and like he belonged there. He instantly gained knowledge and had no doubts about what was happening. The room had white sheets creating walls of dancing light. At one end was an opening with a blowing white curtain revealing lush green foliage beyond. As he moved toward it, he heard voices calling his name and returned to consciousness in the hospital. He learned he had suffered the "Widow Maker" heart attack with a third of his heart destroyed, requiring major open-heart surgery. In the hospital, when his daughter gave him a crucifix, Gene was overwhelmed by what he described as the Holy Spirit consuming his being. He felt God-like and all-knowing. Later, he was compelled by this power to pray with a woman whose husband was in a coma, physically transferring divine strength through their clasped hands while holding his crucifix. He felt the power of God move through him to her. Gene became an American Heart Association advocate and shares his experience publicly. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright divine light, overwhelming peace and knowledge, and sense of belonging in God's presence strongly align with biblical accounts. The Holy Spirit experience with the crucifix demonstrates profound Christian transformation. The compulsion to minister to others through prayer and the physical sensation of God's power flowing through him to help others reflects biblical gifts of healing and ministry. His dedication to helping others through the AHA shows faith in action. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience appears highly compatible with orthodox Christian mystical encounters and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. |
1 | Ambulance | 10 | 10 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Massive heart attack "Widow Maker" with cardiac arrest, defibrillated multiple times | Detailed description of white room with dancing light walls and curtained opening | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 2 | White glowing room | 0.00 | Ambulance medics | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 973 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1221 George R NDE 3189 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1george_r_nde.html | 1974 | 2007 | M |
George R was in a major auto accident in 1974, going 50-60 mph head-on into a palm tree after falling asleep at the wheel. While being treated in the emergency room, he experienced weightlessness and sailed 15-20 feet above his body, seeing himself on the operating table and the tops of everyone's heads - doctors, nurses, and family members. He faced a choice of going beyond (death) or coming back and chose to survive. He saw a bright light ahead but never reached it. The experience felt like being in a vacuum-sealed capsule, sailing at calm weightless speed with numerous thoughts about family and himself in a spiritual sense. He felt incredible peace, tranquility, joy, and harmony with the universe without any fear. George felt he suddenly understood everything about the universe and experienced his past flashing before him. He encountered what he described as mystical beings and heard an unearthly voice. After recovery, he maintained that the experience was definitely real, noting that his aerial perspective showed him views that could only be seen from above. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with a choice to return aligns with biblical accounts of being sent back for a purpose. The bright light ahead matches descriptions of divine light. The incredible peace, joy, and spiritual understanding reflect encounters with the divine realm. The lack of fear in facing death and the lasting conviction of the experience's reality demonstrate spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the description lacks explicit Christian references or identification of the beings encountered. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Major auto accident with head injury, multiple contusions and lacerations | Saw himself from above and tops of heads of doctors, nurses, family | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 1 | Out-of-body view of operating room | 1.00 | Family members | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 974 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1116 Gina R NDE 3113 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gina_r_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-06-25 | 2007 | F |
Gina R was struck by a car going 45 mph while crossing an eight-lane road on June 25, 2003. Just before impact, she felt a force pull her in a direction, leaving her in darkness momentarily. She sensed the projection before it happened and felt she could protect herself throughout the accident. She believes an angel was involved in pulling her to safety. After being thrown about 50 feet and landing on her back, she lay on the hot pavement and saw her life flash before her, including images of not walking and dying in the hospital. She experienced leaving her body with a pulling force associated with darkness, having peripheral vision with phenomena happening outside of it. She felt she went someplace protected and beautiful, and when she awoke it was as if she wasn't injured, though she had developed pneumonia and wasn't expected to walk for three years (but walked within one year). The experience included seeing herself on a hospital bed and using crutches in the future. She felt incredible joy, unity with the universe, and suddenly understood everything. She encountered what she described as an angelic presence there to save her. The experience increased her faith in God as Love, the Highest Power and Creator, her Savior Lord Jesus Christ. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The angelic intervention aligns perfectly with biblical accounts of guardian angels. Her life review, increased faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and recognition of God as the Highest Power demonstrate biblical transformation. The vision of her future recovery could be seen as divine revelation. Her survival against overwhelming odds and faster-than-expected healing suggest divine intervention. Unbiblical elements: She mentions being on psychotropic medication and having some telepathic abilities and attempting telekinesis afterward, which could be concerning from an orthodox perspective. However, her core faith appears strongly Christian. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Pedestrian struck at 45 mph, thrown 50 feet, not expected to survive | Life review and future vision of recovery, sensed angelic presence | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Life review and future vision | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 975 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1268 Gwen NDE 1065 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gwen_nde.html | 1999 | 1999-03-02 | 2007 | F |
Gwen experienced a life-threatening event when her brain tumor exploded during surgery, requiring emergency intervention. Her heart stopped and she was given medication to revive her cardiac function, with blood pressure at stroke level. During this critical period, she found herself in a black void punctuated by vivid flashes of colored light bars in magenta, turquoise blue, fuchsia, lemon yellow, and iridescent orange and purple. She felt herself walking on these light bars, moving from one to another, always progressing forward through this otherworldly space. When she regained consciousness, she was still in the surgical room and talking, aware that she had lost some time during the experience. Later that year, she had another event involving a heart block requiring pacemaker placement, during which she heard a male voice say "NOW" and saw an unexplainable light behind her. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains limited biblical elements. The black void could be interpreted as a transitional space between earthly and spiritual realms. The progression through light could symbolize a journey toward divine presence, though no specific heavenly realms or beings were encountered. The voice saying "NOW" in her later experience might suggest divine timing or intervention. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The colored lights and void space, while unusual, do not contradict biblical accounts. The experience lacks many common NDE elements but contains nothing specifically contrary to scripture. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 1 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Clear cardiac arrest with heart stopping, given shot to revive, stroke-level blood pressure | No specific veridical observations, only subjective experience of colors and void | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/25/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||||
| 976 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1066 Gwen P NDE 3014 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gwen_p_nde.html | 1969 | 1969-01-06 | 2007 | F |
Gwen P experienced cardiac arrest during severe childbirth complications involving pneumonia and organ failure. Eight medical professionals worked to resuscitate her after her heart stopped, with her body being lifted off the cart multiple times during resuscitation efforts. During this time, she found herself in a tunnel and encountered a brilliant white light with touches of gold that radiated wonderful warmth. She recognized this presence as God and communicated with Him non-verbally, experiencing loving and kind thoughts, though she cannot recall the specific content. She begged to return because of concern for her four-year-old daughter, and her request was granted. After returning to her body, she experienced an out-of-body state where she floated above her body on the ceiling and observed two doctors enter her room. One told the other they thought they had lost her, and the other asked what they did, to which the first replied "We didn't give up - we just kept working on her." Neither doctor suspected she had overheard their conversation. Following this experience, she no longer fears death and has been more sensitive and merciful toward others. She went on to have two more healthy children despite being told she would never have more children and couldn't get life insurance at thirty because she wasn't expected to live long. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts including the tunnel as a passage to the spiritual realm, encountering God as a being of light and warmth, non-verbal divine communication, and lasting positive spiritual transformation. Her increased mercy and sensitivity reflect biblical fruits of spiritual encounter. The light described matches biblical descriptions of divine glory. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is remarkably consistent with biblical accounts of divine encounters and contains no elements contradicting scripture. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 7 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Clear cardiac arrest with 8 people working on resuscitation | Specific observation of doctors' conversation while OBE, heard exact dialogue | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Overheard doctors discussing her case while OBE | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 977 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1413 Hanne B NDE 3426 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1hanne_b_nde.html | 1943 | 2007 | 3 | F |
At age three, Hanne fell from a fourth-floor window onto concrete tiles, suffering a fractured skull. She was declared "stone dead" by doctors. During this time, she experienced leaving her body and observing the scene from above, seeing her mother, aunt, and many people leaning over her "empty shell" with an ambulance nearby. She then zoomed out and up, past rooftops and chimneys, until she found herself among thousands of stars and spiraling galaxies in a royal blue night sky. She became one with all consciousness, feeling extreme happiness and unity with the whole. She appeared as pure light wearing a floating garment and pointed hat, with stars springing from her hands to join the firmament. Though only three, she felt ancient and wise during the experience. When she returned to consciousness in the hospital, she felt that waking up was less thrilling than the NDE. She kept the experience secret for years, eventually telling her mother as a teenager when she learned she had been declared dead. The experience left her with heightened sensitivity, healing energies that others feel, and strong intuitive abilities. She has occasionally experienced the bliss of her NDE through meditation. The experience gave her deep knowledge that death is merely dimensional transition, comparing it to transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and ascension to heavenly realms align with 2 Corinthians 12:2-4. The unity with divine consciousness reflects being "in Christ" (Romans 8). The transformation to light matches descriptions of glorified bodies. The lasting spiritual gifts of healing and discernment have biblical precedent. The joy and peace experienced reflect heavenly states described in Revelation. Unbiblical elements: The description of becoming a magician-like figure with a pointed hat creating stars could be seen as inconsistent with biblical imagery, though this may be a child's interpretation of angelic or glorified form. The concept of feeling ancient while being three years old, while not directly unbiblical, suggests pre-existence which some might question theologically. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Fractured skull from fourth floor fall, declared "stone dead" by doctors | Observed scene from above including people, ambulance, specific details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw accident scene from above during OBE | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 978 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1027 Graham B NDE 2943 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1graham_b_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-10-17 | 2007 | M |
Graham was involved in a road accident outside his workplace when attempting to cross a main road. A police motorcycle was blocking traffic on one side, and he thought it was safe to cross, but an object moving at great speed approached him. His vision became brighter until it was pure white, then he found himself floating over his body but facing the opposite direction, moving down the road he had just walked but in reverse. He experienced this floating sensation for approximately thirty seconds. When he regained consciousness, he was on the ground with a broken leg, fractured hand, and head injury. He learned he had been conscious with eyes open during the event, though he only recalled the OBE. Bystanders thought he was dead because of his open eyes. Following the accident, he experienced multiple OBEs in the hospital over several weeks, characterized by paralysis sensations, buzzing noises, and his hand separating from his body. These OBEs continued occasionally after discharge, occurring less than three times per year. He later found that cannabis could reproduce part of the effect, bringing him to the point where he felt ready to leave his body again. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual separation from the physical body. The bright white light could represent divine presence or transition to spiritual realm. The continued OBEs might suggest ongoing spiritual sensitivity following the initial experience. Unbiblical elements: The use of cannabis to attempt to reproduce the spiritual experience is problematic from a biblical perspective, as scripture advocates for sober-mindedness and warns against practices that alter consciousness through substances. This represents an attempt to access spiritual experiences through improper means. |
5 | Other | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Road accident with broken leg, fractured hand, and head injury | Basic OBE with floating sensation, no specific veridical details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Floating over body after accident | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 4 | |||||||||
| 979 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1026 Greg C NDE 2787 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1greg_c_nde.html | 1979 | 2007 | M |
As a young child, Greg was playing in a kitchen at his father's tourism workplace when he discovered an unplugged electrical socket behind a removed cooking stove. Deciding to plug it in for amusement, he received a massive electric shock from head to toe that paralyzed him and stopped his heart. He lost consciousness and found himself bathed in an extremely white, restful light that covered all walls. The light was not blinding but perfectly peaceful, inducing total serenity without fear or joy. He became one with this light - it was in him and he in it, forming a unity. Though he believes other events occurred afterward, he cannot remember them. Upon regaining consciousness, he was trembling, cold, and felt incredibly heavy. He retained a sense of having experienced something extraordinary and transformative. The experience fundamentally changed his worldview despite his young age. Years later during military service, he experienced God's presence while helping a suffering comrade, lasting three minutes with the same unconditional love. After his divorce, he again felt this divine presence engulfing him with intense love. He developed enhanced empathy, often sensing others' emotions and predicting their reactions. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The unity with divine light strongly parallels biblical descriptions of God as light (1 John 1:5) and believers being in Christ. The peace beyond understanding reflects Philippians 4:7. The transformative effect and enhanced spiritual sensitivity align with spiritual gifts. The later experiences of God's presence during acts of compassion demonstrate biblical love in action. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience and its fruits are consistent with biblical accounts of divine encounter and transformation. |
5 | Other | 5 | 1 | 6 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Massive electric shock causing paralysis and possible cardiac arrest | No veridical observations, only subjective experience of light and unity | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 980 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1267 Grzegorz K NDE 1089 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1grzegorz_k_nde.html | 1998 | 2007 | M |
Grzegorz suffered a brain hematoma from an accident that left him near death for several days. He experienced clinical death during this time. He regained consciousness believing he was in his apartment, but it was filled with medicine cases and cupboards. A woman appeared and asked him to accompany her through a door of light that appeared in the wall, promising they would return soon. Upon passing through, he found himself in what felt like an underground factory where many naked people ran in all directions, unable to see him or ignoring his presence. After searching unsuccessfully for an exit, he became upset and lost consciousness. When he regained awareness, the people were gone and only the woman remained. She informed him telepathically that he would stay there, making him feel deceived since she had promised return. When she sensed his distress about leaving loved ones behind, he experienced intense sadness for the first time in his life, then felt sucked back into this world and regained consciousness. The experience led him to Buddhism, particularly Tibetan Buddhist teachings about death which helped explain his experience. He now practices in the Karma Kagyu lineage, finding Buddhist outlook fitting for understanding his NDE. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of separation from body and entering another realm has biblical precedent. The door of light could represent a spiritual portal. The intense sadness about separation from loved ones and subsequent return shows the power of love and earthly bonds, which scripture acknowledges. Unbiblical elements: The underground factory with naked people running aimlessly suggests a liminal or possibly negative spiritual realm inconsistent with biblical heaven or hell. The deceptive nature of the guide contradicts biblical accounts of trustworthy angelic beings. His turn to Buddhism rather than biblical faith, while understandable, represents a non-biblical spiritual interpretation. The woman's deception is particularly problematic as divine messengers in scripture are truthful. |
4 | Hospital | 5 | 1 | 6 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Brain hematoma causing coma, near death for days, clinical death | No veridical observations, only subjective otherworldly experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 0 | 0 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 981 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1061 Howardena P NDE 2995 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1howardena_p_nde.html | 1979 | 2007 | F |
In October 1979, Howardena was a passenger in a VW Beetle when another driver on medication crossed the median and struck them head-on. She sustained severe head, neck, and hip injuries, leaving her unconscious for two weeks. Just before impact, she heard female voices saying "It is almost time" and then lost consciousness. During her unconscious state, she experienced being in a dark, infinite void - what she later learned Buddhists call the Bardo. The darkness had a unique quality with both density and clarity. She could move in any direction at will, existing without a body yet able to perceive. She felt alert and curious but no fear in this space. She also experienced herself outside the car asking "What happened? Was there an accident?" Upon awakening in the ambulance, she found herself unable to read or understand symbols for several days due to her concussion. The experience left her constantly questioning the nature of God and religion, transforming from a Buddhist-interested Presbyterian to someone more atheist-leaning but still spiritual. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes an out-of-body state and entering an otherworldly realm (the void/Bardo), which aligns with biblical accounts of the spirit separating from the body. The hearing of voices before the event could parallel angelic warnings. The heightened consciousness in the void reflects the biblical concept of spiritual awareness beyond physical limitations. Unbiblical elements: The identification with Buddhist concepts of Bardo (purgatory for suicides) contradicts biblical afterlife theology. The experience led to questioning God's existence and moving toward atheism rather than strengthening faith. No encounter with God, Jesus, angels, or deceased believers. The void as an eternal dwelling place conflicts with biblical heaven/hell dichotomy. |
5 | Ambulance | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Severe head trauma with loss of consciousness for extended period, hospitalized | Out-of-body experience described but no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Unconscious for 2 weeks | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Experienced being outside the car | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 982 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1236 Ina P NDE 3341 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ina_p_nde.html | 2007 | F |
Ina experienced total body shutdown with her heart and lungs stopping for nearly five minutes while her brain continued functioning. Initially frightened as darkness surrounded her, she heard a voice she kept calling "Dolly" that guided her. The voice led her to a cliff edge where she could only see a pinpoint of light below. Despite her fear, the voice commanded her to follow, assuring her safety. She fell from the cliff and felt wrapped in a warm, peaceful blanket. As she traveled through expanding light, all negative emotions - anger, hatred - dissolved until only peace remained. She descended deeper into brilliance until reaching a magnificent golden gate. With her left hand on the gate and right foot crossed through, she was halfway across when she heard her mother crying and begging "Ina no!" Her mother struck her chest, pulling her back. She saw darkness, then light, then her body below before returning. Medical staff had prepared to tag her for the morgue when her mother's intervention revived her. Doctors found no cause beyond possible fever seizure. The experience left her with lasting psychic abilities and absolute certainty of God's reality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The golden gate strongly parallels biblical descriptions of heaven's entrance. The overwhelming peace and light align with divine presence. The shedding of negative emotions reflects biblical transformation. The voice guiding her could represent angelic guidance. Her certainty of God's existence afterward demonstrates spiritual awakening consistent with biblical encounters. Unbiblical elements: No specific mention of Jesus, God, angels, or biblical figures at the gate. The development of psychic abilities and prophetic dreams could be seen as divination. References experiencing this multiple times when near death suggests a mechanical rather than divine process. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Heart and lungs stopped for nearly 5 minutes, clinical death confirmed | Specific observation of mother hitting chest to revive her, heard mother's words | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Nearly tagged for morgue | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 1 | Heard guiding voice called "Dolly" | 0.00 | Mother | Moderately Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 983 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1273 Ira D NDE 796 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ira_d_nde.html | 2003 | 2007 | M |
On May 24, 2003, Ira experienced clinical death from a heart attack. Upon dying, he was immediately forgiven for past errors and entered what he called the "World of White" - a realm of brilliant white light surrounding him completely. He was washed over with something soothing, cleansing, and fantastic. During this experience, he engaged in a dialogue with another presence about whether he could stay in this peaceful realm. When he expressed concern for those left behind, he was granted permission to return for a short time. The experience felt like the future and showed him there was no difference between simple and monumental tasks - making tea or building a mountain were equivalent. Since returning, he has no fear of death and sometimes knows when truth is being spoken. The experience's core message was clear: "Do not worry. Everything is fine (got to love more)." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant white light aligns with biblical descriptions of God's glory and heaven's radiance. Forgiveness of past errors reflects divine grace and redemption. The peaceful, cleansing nature of the experience parallels biblical purification. The message to "love more" echoes Christ's greatest commandments. The complete absence of death fear afterward demonstrates biblical faith. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience, while brief in description, contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 2 | 12 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Heart attack resulting in clinical death on 24/05/03 | General description of white light realm, no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Entered World of White with presence | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 984 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 991 Harry B NDE 2873 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1harry_b_nde.html | 2004 | 2007 | 16 | M |
On New Year's Eve 2004, sixteen-year-old Harry consumed dangerous amounts of beer, vodka, and gin at a party. He passed out and was found unconscious by police who called an ambulance when they couldn't wake him. He spent two days in the hospital detoxing, with doctors saying he was lucky to survive. During unconsciousness, Harry found himself without a body in infinite black, misty darkness like space. The blackness had a unique quality - dense yet clear. He could see in all directions and move at any speed. Despite having no body, he maintained vision without needing to breathe. He experienced perfect peace, love, and happiness. In the distance, he saw a bright light the size of a door but felt no compulsion to approach it. No other beings were present. Upon awakening in the hospital, he felt the crushing weight of his body and pain, contrasting sharply with the peaceful void. Before this experience, he was uncertain about an afterlife; afterward, he knew with certainty one exists. The experience felt more real than life itself, and he could have stayed there forever. Following the NDE, he developed the ability to see spirit beings and found it easier to talk to people. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of existing without a physical body aligns with biblical concepts of the spirit. The perfect peace, love, and happiness reflect divine qualities. The distant light could represent heaven's glory or divine presence. His certainty about the afterlife and development of spiritual sensitivity afterward show spiritual awakening. The experience strengthened his belief in God and desire to do good. Unbiblical elements: The description of seeing "spirit beings" afterward could be problematic if these are not angels but other entities. The void as a peaceful eternal dwelling differs from biblical heaven/hell. No encounter with God, Jesus, or angels during the experience itself. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Severe alcohol poisoning requiring 2-day hospitalization, doctors said lucky to survive | General description of void and light, no specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Unconscious from alcohol poisoning | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Experienced infinite black space | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 985 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1169 Heidi B NDE 3321 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1heidi_b_nde.html | 1996 | 2007 | F |
In January 1996, Heidi underwent an emergency hysterectomy due to severe hemorrhaging and dangerously low blood volume. She had received two prophetic dreams beforehand warning she needed hospitalization or would die. During surgery, her heart and lungs stopped functioning. She left her body and flew through the hospital - down halls, around corners, through glass double doors, then outside around the brick building, gaining altitude. Near the clouds, which glowed pinkish from streetlights below, she saw thousands of angels in flowing robes flying in the same direction. She struggled to catch up with an angel to her right. Just as she drew even with her, the angel smiled gently and shook her head "no." Heidi immediately dropped back into her body with a jolt. Her doctor stood pale and shaken at the foot of her bed, explaining they nearly lost her. Seven needle marks on her chest showed where they had injected adrenaline to restart her heart and lungs. The experience gave her certainty that God was directing and protecting her, and that she had more work to do on Earth. She later raised two granddaughters with special needs and helped many people through sharing her story. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The vision of thousands of angels in robes strongly aligns with biblical angelic hosts. The angel's authority to send her back reflects divine timing and purpose. Her prophetic dreams beforehand demonstrate God's warning and protection. The lasting impact of knowing she had God-given purpose on Earth reflects biblical calling. Her subsequent service raising special needs grandchildren demonstrates biblical love and sacrifice. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains classic biblical elements of angels, divine purpose, and God's protective guidance. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest during hysterectomy, required adrenaline injections to restart heart/lungs | Detailed observations of flying through hospital, seeing angels, specific details about clouds | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 1 | Flying through hospital and outside | 0.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 986 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1073 Hope S NDE 3026 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1hope_s_nde.html | 1964 | 2007 | 4 | F |
In 1964, pre-kindergarten-aged Hope contracted Rubella with a fever spiking to 107°F, falling into a three-day coma at home. Doctors declared her brain dead and told her parents she would likely die in the coma or awaken in a vegetative state. During the coma, she experienced herself at the ceiling enjoying a bird's eye view. She could see her mother beside her with sponge and ice water, hearing her prayers though her mother wasn't speaking aloud. She could also perceive everything happening outside. Several loving beings spoke to her, explaining she had found a different place of life. They told her she was very sick and needed to go with them to get better. She traveled above her house, rising until she could see Earth from space. The beings took her to what they called their home planet for healing, though they made it look like Earth for her comfort. They placed her in bed, telling her she would wake in three days. On the third day, she awoke in the hospital to everyone falling to their knees weeping. Contrary to medical predictions, she was completely fine. Afterward, she developed abilities to leave her body at will and developed psychic abilities including seeing the future and knowing thoughts. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and encountering beings could represent angelic intervention. The three-day period parallels Christ's resurrection timeline. The healing aspect and return to life against medical expectations could demonstrate divine miracle. The mother's prayers being heard suggests spiritual connection. Unbiblical elements: The concept of beings from another planet contradicts biblical cosmology. These beings making their "home planet" look like Earth suggests deception or non-angelic entities. Development of psychic abilities and voluntary OBEs afterward are problematic from a biblical perspective. The nature of these beings remains ambiguous and potentially concerning. |
4 | Home | 7 | 8 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Rubella with 107°F fever causing 3-day coma, declared brain dead by doctors | Observed mother with sponge/ice water, heard unspoken prayers, saw outside events | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3-day coma, declared brain dead | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 0 | Ceiling view of room and mother | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 987 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1360 James C NDE 351 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_c_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-05-16 | 2007 | 40 | M |
James C experienced cardiac arrest on May 16, 1996, after multiple previous heart attacks and surgeries. He was clinically dead for 5.5 minutes when his heart stopped while waiting for emergency services. During this time, he had an out-of-body experience where he could see activities in different parts of the house - his son and niece in a tent, his wife and sister-in-law in the kitchen, and medical personnel working on his body. He followed a light and experienced a life review showing traumatic events from his past. He entered a beautiful field with the greenest grass and most colorful flowers he had ever seen. Four people approached him, including his deceased grandparents. His grandmother, appearing younger and with all her body parts restored (she had died at 98-99 with one leg), communicated telepathically that it wasn't his time. He stood in the peaceful light before being sent back. After resuscitation, he remained in a coma until May 21-22, observing his surroundings while unconscious. The experience transformed his life completely, strengthening his bond with God and giving him certainty he was here for a reason. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife including out-of-body perception, encountering deceased relatives in a restored state, a beautiful paradise-like realm with extraordinary colors, telepathic communication, a life review focusing on moral aspects, and being told it wasn't his time to die. The transformation afterward leading to a stronger relationship with God aligns with biblical spiritual renewal. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience lacks any references to reincarnation, universal salvation, new age concepts, or other elements that would contradict orthodox Christian theology. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest with clinical death for 5.5 minutes, multiple witnesses including EMTs | Multiple specific observations in different rooms while clinically dead, saw family members' locations and activities | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw son and niece in tent watching resuscitation | 0.00 | Wife and daughters | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||
| 988 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1046 James E NDE 2962 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_e_nde.html | 1985 | 2007 | 6 | M |
Six-year-old James E was dying from advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma after three years of treatment. Following exploratory surgery to remove tumors, he fell into a five-day coma. He found himself on a narrow ledge in complete darkness, pressed against a wall, desperately trying not to fall into the void below. With no memory of who he was or how he got there, he shuffled along repeating "don't fall." As the ledge widened, he saw a distant star of light and walked toward it. The light expanded, creating a landscape around him with lines like a bitmap, then filling in with green grass and rolling hills. Upon entering the golden light, all pain from his three years of illness vanished. He became one with everything that ever existed or will exist, understanding the "why of all whys" with no questions remaining. The light spoke through the voices of all existence, telling him "You have to go back." When he awakened five days later, the cancer that doctors said was incurable had completely disappeared. He experienced complete healing with no explanation from medical staff. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes separation from body, journey through darkness toward divine light, complete knowledge and unity with creation, divine command to return to life, and miraculous physical healing. The transformation from darkness to light and the authoritative voice align with biblical imagery of God's presence and sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: The concept of becoming "one with everything" and knowledge through unity with all existence reflects pantheistic ideas inconsistent with biblical theology, which maintains distinction between Creator and creation. The identity of the light/voice is ambiguous rather than specifically Christian. |
4 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Coma from advanced cancer after surgery | Experienced complex journey and transformation, but no verified observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Journey from darkness to light realm | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 989 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 2550 James FM NDE 4957 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_fm_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-05-29 | 2007 | M |
James FM's ulcer exploded during a cauterization procedure on May 29, 2000, causing massive hemorrhaging. He was clinically dead for 43 minutes. During this time, he floated above his body watching medical staff work on him, feeling deep peace without fear or pain. He observed "ghosts" floating through glass doors into a hallway where six children in old-fashioned church clothes played "Ring around the Rosy" near a pillar. Beyond them was a beautiful amber glow. A magnificent Chinese Dragon appeared in the corner - azure and lime colored with rainbow colors - along with a blood-red scorpion the size of a collie walking around his bed. The Dragon smiled and said he was there to help, the scorpion to protect. When James tried to join the children and enter the amber light, the Dragon said it wasn't his time, that he had many more things to do. The Dragon touched his forehead at the third eye location and showed him visions of future events - himself, his children, the world, other worlds, orchestrated like a symphony with destruction and rebuilding leading to ultimate peace. The Dragon touched his forehead again and James returned to his body two days later. This was his fifth encounter with the Dragon, having seen it four times previously and twice since. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience during clinical death, encounter with spiritual beings, boundary experience where entry was denied with "not your time" message, prophetic visions of future events, return to body with lasting transformation. The amber light and peaceful presence could represent divine light. Unbiblical elements: The Chinese Dragon as spiritual guide, third eye activation, scorpion as protector, ghosts of non-deceased beings, and repeated encounters with the Dragon entity are inconsistent with biblical theology. Eastern mystical elements like the third eye and Dragon guide contradict Christian teachings about spiritual encounters. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Clinical death for 43 minutes from internal bleeding | Specific observations of children, ghosts, detailed description of spiritual beings | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 3 | 1 | Children playing Ring around the Rosy | 0.00 | Doctor | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 990 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1231 Irene A NDE 2912 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1irene_a_nde.html | 1978 | 1978-10-19 | 2007 | F |
Dr. Irene A was struck by a car outside her medical school on October 19, 1978. The vehicle hit her left side, throwing her through the air where she bounced her head on a wall three meters high before falling head-first to the ground. She felt no pain, only soft tingling and cotton-like sensation in her head. After being placed on a bench, everything went dark. She left her body and saw her deceased aunt and other figures. She was "suctioned" through a tunnel and landed softly in darkness. A figure approached - a man standing over a stream of liquid light like neon. She saw his sandaled feet and dazzling appearance, seeming made of light. Despite not believing in Jesus Christ, she recognized him and exclaimed "But you don't exist!" He replied "Live" in a warm, sweet voice. When a rough, coarse blanket touched her, it wrapped her "from inside" with indescribable protection and love. Jesus repeated "Live" more authoritatively and blew something like a white cloud with palpable substance through her nose. She felt herself breathing again, sensing soft crackling in her lungs as alveoli expanded. She awoke with classmates around her saying "She's alive; let's take her to a hospital." She had massive hematomas but no broken bones. She experienced amnesia for two weeks and delirium for two months from severe concussion, but knew she would have no permanent effects. Her life changed radically - she became an evangelical Christian after seven years of seeking. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with Christian theology - direct encounter with Jesus Christ, command to return to life, divine breath restoring life (echoing Genesis creation), complete healing despite severe trauma, and subsequent conversion to Christianity. The rough blanket providing divine comfort parallels biblical imagery of God's unexpected provisions. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience led to orthodox Christian faith and contains no elements contradicting biblical teaching. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Severe head trauma from car accident, appeared dead | Specific spiritual encounter with Jesus, miraculous survival without broken bones | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Knew she would have no permanent damage | 1.00 | Medical school classmates | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 991 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1033 Irene L NDE 2795 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1irene_l_nde.html | 1975 | 1975-09-29 | 2007 | 17 | F |
Seventeen-year-old Irene L experienced respiratory failure from an allergic reaction on September 29-30, 1975. She found herself floating through a narrow, ox-blood red tunnel that felt warm, peaceful and pleasant. She sensed a companion presence with her, never hitting anything despite the winding curves. She suddenly understood everything and knew she was in the realm of death, existing simultaneously as a small child and her current self. They reached an enormous light where she realized her companion was a boy her age. A glowing being of light greeted them, radiating indescribable love and safety. The boy disappeared into the light, but Irene was not permitted to follow despite desperately wanting to enter that wonderful, comfortable space. The being told her it wasn't her time yet, then everything went black. Upon waking, she felt enormous loss and disappointment, almost anger at being sent back. She retained awareness that she had briefly "known everything" but couldn't access that knowledge in her waking state. The experience left her unafraid of death, almost welcoming it when her time comes. She experiences prophetic dreams about deaths, always occurring nine days before receiving news of someone's passing. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel experience, encounter with a being of light radiating love, boundary that couldn't be crossed, being told "not your time," and transformation removing fear of death align with biblical near-death accounts. The prophetic dreams could represent a spiritual gift, though their nature is ambiguous. Unbiblical elements: The concept of existing simultaneously as different ages and the predictive death dreams occurring exactly nine days before deaths suggest metaphysical concepts outside biblical framework. The identity of the light being is unclear rather than specifically Christian. |
5 | Unknown | 3 | 8 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Allergic reaction causing respiratory failure | Detailed tunnel and light experience, companion presence, but no verified observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Prophetic dreams of deaths | 1.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 992 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1419 James B NDE 214 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_b_nde_214.html | 1991 | 1991-05-26 | 2007 | M |
James B was rear-ended at 65 mph while stopped on May 26, 1991. A nurse found no pulse or respiration and moved on. After 4.5 minutes clinically dead, he crawled through the passenger window. During his death, he was drawn toward a warm, lighted place where thoughts and ideas were imparted telepathically without faces. He felt safe progressing toward the light before being yanked backward like on a bungee cord into total darkness - scared, naked, and cold. He ran off a cliff and fell, developing panoramic raptor-like vision as it became lighter. He took flight and saw below a Native American woman lying face-down. When he rolled her over, a great white bird rose from her body and flew away, and he turned to ashes like a Phoenix. This experience replayed nightly as dreams for years. Later, a college professor recognized him, took him to the hallway, and recounted his NDE in detail. She was Mohawk, known as Snowy Owl Woman (the white bird). She became his shaman teacher and mentor. He mixed blood with her, joined the clan as "Old Hawk," and now follows ancient ways, walking the Medicine Circle and journeying to the Shadow World to help others understand death's sacred path. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Initial drawing toward divine light with telepathic communication and feelings of safety align with biblical near-death experiences. The transformation theme and helping others understand death could parallel Christian ministry to the dying. Unbiblical elements: The shamanic elements including Native American spirituality, blood mixing rituals, Phoenix transformation, Medicine Circle, and Shadow World journeys represent religious practices incompatible with biblical Christianity. The adoption of "ancient ways" and shamanism contradicts biblical exclusivity of Christ as mediator. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 5 | Rear-end collision at 65mph, no pulse/respiration found by nurse | Specific vision of Native American woman later identified as real person who knew details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Vision of Native American woman | 1.00 | College professor (Snowy Owl Woman) | Incompatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 993 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1007 James NDE 2893 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_nde_2893.html | 2006 | 2007 | M |
James suffered from severe spinal damage beyond western healing, leading to extreme depression and suicidal ideation. After his wife divorced him and he lost his job, he was on heavy narcotic medications (120mg oxy, 120-180mg morphine, plus valium). On November 2, 2006, he intentionally overdosed by taking his entire daily pill bottle. He called 911 and during the ambulance ride went into full cardiac arrest. He experienced an out-of-body perspective, watching from above as technicians worked on his body. He saw them push a tube down his throat and observed the scene from approximately 300 feet above. The experience included profound peace and understanding, feeling that everything was perfect and connected. He came back feeling like being dumped in ice water and spent time in cardiac care before being released. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contained classic NDE elements including out-of-body experience, heightened awareness, feelings of peace and unity with the universe. He understood that everything was One and experienced unconditional love. These align with biblical concepts of spiritual separation from the body and divine peace. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience focused on unity consciousness and understanding everything about the universe, which while not explicitly biblical, doesn't directly contradict scripture. |
2 | Ambulance | 10 | 14 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Full cardiac arrest documented during ambulance transport | Clear OBE with specific observations of medical procedures including intubation and view from 300 feet above | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self from above during cardiac arrest | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||
| 994 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1300 James R NDE 400 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_r_nde.html | 1961 | 2007 | M |
James R followed his older cousin into a pool and had the air knocked out of him. Unable to swim, he took in water and experienced clinical death. He vividly remembers watching himself bobbing in the 3D pool as his cousin Craig fished him out. He was separate from his body, standing at his head as they performed 1960s-style resuscitation. Two dark bodies were having an argument about his presence - yes, no, maybe - discussing something important he had to do. He experienced a past life review and gained special knowledge including awareness about pregnant women with 100% accuracy on sex and stillborn predictions. He also gained strong psychic abilities regarding presence of animals and people. The beings indicated it wasn't his time yet and he was sent back. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience included out-of-body experience, encountering spiritual beings who discussed his life purpose, special knowledge acquisition, and being sent back against his will. These align with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences and divine timing. Unbiblical elements: The account mentions past lives and future incarnations, which contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). References to LSD, peyote, and pot use to reproduce the experience are problematic. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Drowning incident with clinical death and resuscitation | Specific OBE observations of self in pool and resuscitation efforts | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Watched self bobbing in pool during drowning | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 995 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1200 James T NDE 3228 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_t_nde_3228.html | 1961 | 2007 | M |
James T was in the hospital emergency room suffering from a severe asthma attack. As he lay on the bed with increasingly difficult breathing, he suddenly stopped breathing - feeling no desire or need to breathe. He found himself walking through a long dark tunnel toward a large white, bright sun-like light that didn't hurt his eyes. He heard a calm voice behind him saying "Walk toward the light" and "Don't turn around." When he asked about his mother, the voice assured him everything would be alright. Just as he reached the light, he encountered a force that repelled him away. He awakened to doctors performing chest compressions, with the doctor saying "Son, we almost lost you." The experience included incredible peace, heightened awareness, understanding of everything about the universe, and profound spiritual insights about life after death and the spirit world. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and bright light experience aligns with many biblical near-death accounts. The authoritative voice providing guidance and comfort reflects divine or angelic presence. The peace and spiritual understanding gained are consistent with biblical spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: The account mentions seeing UFOs three times in life and believing he met with spirit beings several times, which could be considered problematic depending on interpretation. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 16 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe asthma attack requiring emergency treatment, clinical death confirmed | Classic tunnel experience with bright light and authoritative voice giving specific instructions | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Tunnel with light and voice guidance | 0.00 | Doctor | Moderately Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 996 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1214 James H NDE 3213 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_h_nde.html | 1982 | 1982-02-19 | 2007 | M |
James H's car plunged over an 80-foot cliff in freezing February temperatures. He suffered a broken neck and back, separated shoulders, punctured stomach and spleen, and lost an ear. After freeing himself, he walked six miles for help, reaching a farmhouse at 7am. In the ambulance, he stopped breathing with no desire to breathe. His spirit floated through what looked like heavy snowfall with large flakes of light gently falling. He floated toward a warm, soft light with certain knowledge that reaching it would make him whole. Just as he reached the light, a force repelled him away. He awakened to EMTs performing chest compressions and forcing a tube down his throat. The EMT said "He's back." He experienced incredible peace, heightened consciousness, and understanding of the universe. Interestingly, he reports previous experiences at age 5-6 with high fever where he visited a "valley of the dead" and spoke with deceased relatives. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of floating toward divine light, profound peace, and being sent back aligns with biblical accounts. The sense of becoming "whole" upon reaching the light reflects biblical concepts of spiritual completion in God's presence. Unbiblical elements: His childhood experiences of regularly visiting a "valley of the dead" and conversing with deceased relatives whenever he had high fevers is concerning and could suggest mediumship or necromancy, which are forbidden in scripture. |
5 | Ambulance | 5 | 14 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Severe trauma with multiple life-threatening injuries | Detailed description of floating through light particles toward warm light | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Floating through light particles toward warm light | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 997 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1141 James M NDE 3305 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_m_nde_3305.html | 1954 | 2007 | 11 | M |
Eleven-year-old James M was at Percy Quinn State Park in Mississippi when his younger brother Mike stepped into an underwater hole and began drowning. James went to help but also stepped in the hole. Mike panicked and climbed on top of James, pushing him underwater. James saw bubbles float before his eyes and realized he was going to die. Upon accepting death, all pain went away and he floated up toward a pulling light. He turned and could see the beach where they had been swimming, observing people including himself sitting down. He felt like a wisp of smoke being drawn back to his physical body. As he approached and slid into his body, the pain returned. His Uncle Carl had pulled them both from the water and told them not to tell their parents. James experienced incredible peace, heightened consciousness, and unity with the universe during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with observation of earthly events from above aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. The divine light drawing him upward and the peaceful acceptance of death reflect biblical themes of the soul's journey. Unbiblical elements: None identified. This is a straightforward NDE without any problematic spiritual elements. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Drowning with near-death, rescued by uncle | Specific OBE observations of beach scene and self from above | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw beach scene and self from above during drowning | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 998 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1307 JB NDE 3355 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jb_nde.html | 1973 | 2012 | F |
JB was undergoing surgery at a small private hospital around 1973-1974 when she experienced clinical death under anesthesia. After being administered anesthesia, she plunged rapidly into darkness, feeling entombed within herself. She traveled through a pitch-black tunnel on what felt like a horizontal escalator moving at incredible speed, traversing what seemed like millions of years and miles. She approached an indescribable white, shining light that was alive with pure love. At the moment of union with the light, a masculine voice asked "Are you ready to die?" When she begged for her life, saying she didn't remember what she had promised, the voice told her she had failed to help others as promised but granted her a second chance. She then experienced herself as a tiny dot of consciousness in cosmic space, surrounded by infinite other "I's" who showed her The Word - depicted as a brilliant circle of living plasma-like light. She was immersed in The Word, experiencing it as supremely alive wisdom and truth, the source of all existence. She felt a boundary she could not cross. Afterwards, she saw beings in white robes who she initially thought were angels but were actually medical staff who said they almost lost her. The operation took 90 minutes but felt like billions of years. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains multiple elements consistent with biblical accounts including encounters with divine beings, a boundary that cannot be crossed (similar to the gulf in Luke 16:26), divine judgment and mercy, and transformation. The voice of authority aligns with divine encounters in scripture, and the concept of The Word directly references John 1:1. Unbiblical elements: The description of The Word as a circular flowing substance with particles, the concept of multiple "I's" or ego consciousness points in cosmic space, and the implication of possible reincarnation with the phrase about regaining "Samadhi consciousness" and references to previous incarnations introduce concepts more aligned with Eastern philosophy than biblical Christianity. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 0 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Surgery with general anesthesia explicitly mentioned in small private hospital setting | No specific veridical observations of earthly events - experience was entirely spiritual/otherworldly | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 4/25/2025 | 0 | 1 | Medical staff | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||||
| 999 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1095 Jean K NDE 3063 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jean_k_nde.html | 1971 | 2007 | F |
Jean K was swimming at a state park lake in 1971 with her four-year-old son and a friend when she suddenly felt faint while walking back to their blanket. She lost consciousness and was carried to the medical building by a man. During her unconscious state, she experienced being unable to speak despite mentally trying to tell everyone she was okay. She felt surrounded by beautiful light blue sky and heard someone say "I can't feel her pulse and there is no heartbeat," confirmed by a second voice. She experienced herself at a different level from those around her, trying unsuccessfully to communicate. Her body moved to a sitting position and she saw a beautiful bright light in the sky, feeling very good and safe. She regained consciousness in an ambulance. Years later, while taking a college course on "Death and Dying" taught by Sister M who knew Elizabeth Kubler Ross, Jean shared her experience. Elizabeth Kubler Ross confirmed it was a near-death experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic NDE elements found in biblical accounts - an out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical form, encountering divine light which could represent God's presence, and a sense of peace and safety in the spiritual realm. The inability to communicate while in the spiritual state reflects the separation between earthly and heavenly realms described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on consciousness separation and divine light without introducing concepts contrary to biblical teaching. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Life-threatening event at swimming location requiring medical intervention and ambulance transport | Heard specific medical statements about absent pulse and heartbeat while unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/25/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard medical assessment of vital signs | 1.00 | Elizabeth Kubler Ross | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1000 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1384 Jean R NDE 280 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jean_r_nde.html | 1984 | 2003 | F |
Jean R experienced an NDE in 1984 during a suicide attempt that left her in a coma on life support. Her family was told to prepare for her death and she received last rites. During this time, she found herself as a spirit looking down at her body, observing relatives arguing over who could comb her hair while her mother sat quietly. She witnessed her deceased grandfather talking to God, who appeared only as light with an authoritative voice. Her grandfather was asking God to let her stay, accompanied by his pet boxer dog. God reviewed her life, causing her to feel fear about being judged, but then reassured her about something good she had done helping a boy child. When asked if she wanted to stay or return, she was given a vision of her mother's future cancer. She chose to return to help her mother, knowing no one else would be there. Her prediction came true fifteen years later when her mother developed breast and uterine cancer, and Jean was indeed her main support. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical themes including life review and divine judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10), encountering God as light (1 John 1:5), the presence of deceased loved ones in the afterlife, and being given a choice about returning to fulfill earthly purpose. The predictive vision that came true could be understood as prophetic knowledge. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical theology throughout. |
4 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Coma on life support following suicide attempt, given last rites | Observed family arguing over hair, received verified future vision of mother's cancer | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4/26/2025 | 1 | 1 | Observed family members in room | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||