| Case Id | Source Type | Record Type | Source Citation | Source Url | Nde Year | Nde Date | Year Nde Submitted | Subject Age At Nde | Subject Gender | Text Summary | Clinical Death Type Id | Medical Setting | Medical Context Score | Veridical Quality Score | Total Score | Classification | Stated Verification Score | Narrative Quality Score | Medical Context Justification | Veridical Quality Justification | Corroboration Justification | Alternatives Justification | Doc Type | Eeg Documented | Cardiac Monitoring | Anesthesia Records | Eyes Taped | Ears Blocked | Deep Anesthesia | Other Barriers | Records Reviewed By | Review Date | Updated At | Observation Count | Corroboration Count | Primary Observation | Primary Obs Verified | Primary Witness | Biblical Compatibility | Tabatt Total Score | |
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| 1201 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1348 Thomas O NDE 384 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1thomas_o_nde.html | 1982 | 1982-06-12 | 2002 | M |
Thomas was assaulted with a three-foot club, suffering a depressed skull fracture requiring three operations over the following year. After being struck on the left skull, he experienced a tremendous roar like being inside a church bell, followed by attempted speech that wouldn't come out. His body felt as if lifting to the sky, requiring his friend to hold him down. From approximately 30 feet above, he observed a crowd of people on the opposite side of the street from where he fell, watching someone holding up a person sitting on the ground - not recognizing this was himself. He witnessed the ambulance journey from an external perspective. Upon awakening, he found himself covered in vomit with people trying to keep him conscious. His sporadic memory included a humorous emergency room encounter with "Dr. Dick" before transfer to a trauma center. The experience left him knowing there is life after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience during life-threatening trauma with consciousness surviving outside the physical body aligns with biblical understanding of the soul's independence from the flesh. Unbiblical elements: None identified. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Depressed skull fracture from violent assault, required emergency treatment and surgeries | Observed crowd from 30 feet above, saw ambulance journey from outside perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed crowd from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1202 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1044 Tim B NDE 2957 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tim_b_nde.html | 2007 | M |
During a medical procedure involving an injection while fasting, Tim lost consciousness and medical staff thought they had lost him. He awakened above his body in the shape of a clear ball, with his back connected to an electrical force that was using but not hurting him. He experienced electrical thoughts and discovered he could move by willing it. The return to his body involved rough pressure, but he maintained hope throughout. The experience gave him insights about consciousness measurement and inspired him to develop theories about communicating with out-of-body consciousness using technology that could measure electrical thoughts. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience with maintained consciousness and the concept of an external force (possibly divine) sustaining his spiritual existence align with biblical concepts of God sustaining all life. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the focus on technological measurement of spiritual phenomena reflects a materialistic rather than faith-based approach. |
6 | Hospital | 1 | 2 | 3 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Medical emergency during procedure, staff thought patient was lost | Minimal specific observations, mainly subjective electrical sensations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 1203 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1249 Thomas B NDE 3157 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1thomas_b_nde_3157.html | 1969 | 2007 | M |
Thomas and his friend G, both intoxicated, purchased and injected heroin in Hartford. Thomas immediately fell head-first down two flights of stairs and stopped breathing. G placed him in bed and left for an indeterminate period. Upon returning, G found Thomas not breathing and revived him through slapping and dragging him upright. During the respiratory arrest, Thomas viewed his seemingly dead body from above near the ceiling. His primary concern was not for himself but for his parents, who would be devastated and embarrassed by newspaper reports of their son's death from overdose with no prior drug use history. He felt deep sorrow for them but no self-concern before being revived. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body consciousness during clinical death and concern for others rather than self reflects biblical values of considering others above oneself. The experience of viewing his body from above aligns with the soul's existence independent of the physical body. Unbiblical elements: None identified. |
5 | Home | 3 | 6 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Respiratory arrest from heroin overdose, friend found him not breathing | Viewed body from ceiling perspective, awareness of parents' future grief | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 0 | Viewed body from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||
| 1204 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1375 Wally T NDE 289 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wally_t_nde_289.html | 1979 | 2007 | 15 | M |
Wally experienced a heart attack while sitting on a wall in a park to tie his shoe. His heart began racing and he was immediately surrounded by the brightest light he had ever seen. Despite looking directly into it, he felt wrapped in a blanket of love that he knew was God. A voice from the light revealed when it had saved him previously, showed him his future destiny, and offered him the choice to stay on earth or come to eternity. He chose to live. Throughout the experience, his friend was yelling that Wally's body was glowing like a light bulb. Three years before his account, he required six-bypass heart surgery, and doctors confirmed his coronary artery disease had been developing since age fifteen, explaining the 1979 heart attack. His experience included profound love, communication with a divine presence, life review elements showing past interventions, future knowledge, and the conscious choice to return. The unusual observation of his body glowing was witnessed by his friend. The experience permanently changed his spiritual understanding, giving him knowledge that "we are all special" and removing any fear of death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes encountering God as light and love, consistent with biblical descriptions of divine presence. The life review showing times God saved him aligns with biblical concepts of divine providence. The choice between earthly life and eternal existence reflects biblical themes of free will and the reality of afterlife. The transformative love and removal of death's fear echo New Testament teachings. Unbiblical elements: The description of everyone being special and God breaking molds for each person, while affirming human worth, lacks specific Christian theological framework. The glowing body phenomenon witnessed by the friend, while unusual, doesn't contradict scripture but isn't typically found in biblical accounts. The experience focuses on universal love without mention of Christ, judgment, or salvation specifics. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Heart attack clearly described, later confirmed by medical history showing coronary artery disease | Friend witnessed unusual glowing phenomenon, future destiny revealed, medical condition later confirmed | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Body glowing like light bulb | 1.00 | Best friend | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1205 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1417 Walter G NDE 2815 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1walter_g_nde.html | 1990 | 2007 | M |
Walter was struck by lightning in November 1990 while lying immobile in the rain on a lawn. He felt no cold or pain and found himself circling above his body, observing himself inert below. He realized he was outside his body and experienced the wonderful sensation of not needing to breathe or feel cold. While moving in this state, he passed through the walls of his house 100 meters away and heard his wife speaking quietly with her mother in the kitchen, though they couldn't see or hear him. He experienced a complete life review from two months before birth through death, including forgotten memories, sensations, and his desire for fruit in the womb. Time seemed not to exist in this spiritual dimension. He saw a tunnel of indescribably intense light where he became "a drop of light in an ocean of light" and his mind disappeared. When his son Luca's name came to him, he returned to his body on the ground with terrible pain. Since the experience, he reports knowing what others are thinking, being able to change events, and predicting the future - abilities he didn't have before. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, life review from before birth, and tunnel of light align with some biblical NDE accounts. The spiritual dimension beyond time reflects biblical concepts of eternity. The transformative nature producing special knowledge corresponds to biblical accounts of divine encounters changing individuals. The return triggered by thoughts of family shows the importance of earthly bonds. Unbiblical elements: The ability to predict and change future events resembles divination or fortune-telling, which scripture prohibits (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). The claim of reading others' thoughts suggests psychic abilities rather than spiritual discernment. The description of becoming one with light and mind disappearing has New Age overtones of consciousness merging rather than maintaining individual identity before God. |
5 | Other | 5 | 14 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Lightning strike causing near-death state | Heard wife and mother talking 100m away through walls, specific details of conversation, pre-birth memories | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard wife and mother talking in kitchen | 1.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1206 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1035 Warida NDE 2870 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1warida_nde.html | 2005 | 2007 | F |
Warida experienced clinical death during surgery in May 2005. Her spirit left her body and she observed the surgeon and anesthesiologist working on her. She encountered her deceased brother and asked him if this was death. She then saw her mother who had died in 1993, standing far away and not speaking. She also saw her brother's daughters who ignored her despite her great love for them. The experience involved telepathic communication with her brother rather than verbal speech. She passed through a strange tunnel with unusual colors and unearthly light. She felt calm, peaceful, and happy during the experience. She witnessed her dead brother's funeral as if it was happening at that moment and gained understanding about the universe. When asked about the meaning of the experience, she emphasized that death is significant and we have no choice but to go when called by God, so we should do good things. The experience strengthened her religious faith and brought her closer to God. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during clinical death, encountering deceased relatives, passing through a tunnel, and experiencing divine light align with biblical NDE accounts. The emphasis on God's sovereignty over death and the call to do good reflects biblical morality. The strengthening of faith and becoming closer to God shows positive spiritual transformation consistent with divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains a conservative Islamic framework (the experiencer identified as Conservative/fundamentalist) that shares many theological concepts with biblical Christianity regarding death, judgment, and the importance of good deeds, though from a different theological perspective. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Clinical death during surgery explicitly stated | Saw surgeon and anesthesiologist working, telepathic communication, saw brother's funeral | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw medical staff working | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1207 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1326 Warren R NDE 3383 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1warren_r_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-05-07 | 2007 | M |
Warren took an overdose in a suicide attempt on May 7, 2007, resulting in him being placed on full life support in intensive care. During his near-death state, he left his body and saw his deceased father who motioned to him with his arms to go back, saying "it's not your time yet." Though his father didn't speak verbally, Warren understood everything he was thinking through a form of telepathic communication. He then heard the voices of his wife and children crying, which triggered his return to his body like a rubber band snapping back. He woke up in the ICU on full life support. The experience included incredibly fast thoughts, time distortion, vivid senses, awareness of things elsewhere, seeing his father in a "very nice wooden land," encountering unearthly light, and feelings of happiness, relief, joy, and unity with the world. He experienced a life review and scenes from the future. His father served as a barrier preventing him from crossing over permanently. The experience led to religious changes in his life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with his deceased father serving as a guide aligns with biblical accounts of the deceased existing in the afterlife. The message that "it's not your time" reflects biblical concepts of appointed times (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). The telepathic communication, unearthly light, life review, and profound peace correspond to biblical spiritual encounters. The barrier preventing crossing over suggests the boundary between life and death that only God controls. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While suicide attempts are contrary to biblical teaching about the sanctity of life, the NDE itself contains standard elements compatible with biblical accounts. The father's role as messenger aligns with biblical instances of the deceased appearing with divine permission (like Samuel to Saul). |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Overdose requiring full life support in ICU | Heard wife and children crying, father's telepathic communication, saw wooden land | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard wife and children crying | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1208 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1098 Wayne R NDE 3066 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wayne_r_nde_3066.html | 1985 | 2007 | M |
Wayne was a passenger in a car accident in heavy fog in 1985. Thrown violently through the car door, he landed face-down on the road. Everything happened in slow motion without initial pain. He felt ice-cold stones sticking to his face, then stood up experiencing perfect temperature with no sensation of the road beneath his feet. Looking down, he saw a body face-down but didn't recognize it as himself. People rushed around the accident scene, but when he tried to ask if anyone was hurt, they ignored him. Someone placed a blanket completely over the body. He noticed he wore a "droopy sort of monk shirt" and when walking forward, moved through a car body. He felt magnetic pulling on his face, dragging him into the body under the blanket, suddenly feeling pain and cold. Standing again, no one saw or heard him. He saw Mark injured in the grass and the Morris steering wheel down an embankment. His deceased neighbor's voice warned him not to look at the light behind him, though he felt its powerful pull. He was magnetically pulled back into the body again. Staff removed the blanket saying "He's not dead." Later, he and Mark returned to the crash site where Wayne found the steering wheel exactly where he'd seen it while out-of-body, confirming his observations. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with heightened awareness aligns with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences. The deceased neighbor warning about the light parallels biblical instances of the deceased providing guidance. The powerful light's pull reflects divine presence. The verified observation of the hidden steering wheel demonstrates supernatural knowledge beyond normal perception. Unbiblical elements: Wayne describes gaining psychic abilities and "visions" that come true, which scripture associates with divination rather than spiritual gifts. His claims about multiple similar experiences and gradually released "deep consciousness" knowledge suggest New Age concepts of evolving consciousness rather than biblical revelation. |
5 | Other | 5 | 16 | 31 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Car accident with apparent death (covered with blanket) | Verified steering wheel location, moved through solid car, multiple witnesses to death-like state | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw steering wheel location | 1.00 | Mark | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1209 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1053 Violet P NDE 2969 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1violet_p_nde.html | 1986 | 1986-11-02 | 2007 | F |
Violet experienced clinical death from uncontrolled bleeding during childbirth on November 2, 1986. She left her body and watched medical staff working on her. Despite being legally blind without glasses (which the nurse had removed before delivery), she could see clearly what the doctor was doing. She heard sounds from the delivery room as if far away while her aunt's voice was crystal clear. She was surrounded by brilliant mystical light and encountered her deceased great aunt (dead since she was ten), who asked if she really trusted her husband to raise her son. Her aunt warned that her husband would not be faithful or be a good father - warnings that proved true years later, leading to divorce. Violet felt incredible peace, calmness, and unity with the world. She suddenly understood everything about the universe and experienced scenes from her personal future. She made a conscious decision to return to life. The doctor later confirmed he thought he had lost her. Twelve years later, when she first shared the experience, the specific warnings about her husband had been validated by actual events. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during clinical death, brilliant divine light, and encounter with a deceased relative providing guidance align with biblical accounts. The prophetic warning that proved accurate demonstrates supernatural knowledge. The peace, universal understanding, and conscious choice to return reflect elements found in biblical spiritual encounters. Unbiblical elements: Violet identifies as Wiccan/Priestess of Freya, representing pagan religious practice directly contrary to biblical monotheism and the First Commandment. While the NDE itself contains biblical elements, her religious framework interprets the experience through pagan rather than biblical theology. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death from hemorrhage during childbirth, doctor confirmed near loss | Could see clearly without glasses despite legal blindness, prophetic warning proved true, heard specific voices | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Legally blind, glasses removed | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical procedures without glasses | 1.00 | Doctor | Low Compatibility | 7 | |||||||
| 1210 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1295 Virginia F NDE 418 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1virginia_f_nde.html | 1971 | 1971-10-24 | 2007 | F |
Virginia experienced clinical death on October 24, 1971, during childbirth after an allergic reaction to epidural medication that paralyzed her from the neck down. She went into shock, her blood pressure bottomed out, and she died. Leaving her body, she could hear nurses and doctor working on her while heading toward a window where cool October breeze was coming in. She knew if she reached that window, she would never return. An angel-like being appeared and reminded her of her husband and son who would never see her again, and the daughter who would never know her mother (she didn't know she was having a girl). The profound love for her family acted like a rubber band that snapped her back into her body of pain. She had a choice but understood what her choice had to be. While out of body, she experienced no pain, just profound peace and love, knowing she was going to a place beyond mortal imagination. She woke in intensive care on full life support. As a retired nurse, she later shared her story with dying patients to ease their transition. She no longer fears death and gained deeper understanding of the two worlds and human mortality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The clinical death experience, out-of-body state, angelic being providing guidance, and choice between life and death align with biblical accounts. The revelation about having a daughter (unknown at the time) demonstrates supernatural knowledge. The profound peace, love, and glimpse of the eternal realm reflect biblical descriptions of divine presence. Her subsequent ministry to dying patients reflects biblical compassion. Unbiblical elements: Virginia now identifies as Wiccan, representing pagan religious practice contrary to biblical monotheism. While her NDE contained biblical elements and she initially had moderate religious views, her turn to witchcraft contradicts scriptural prohibitions against such practices (Deuteronomy 18:10-14). |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 4 | Clinical death from allergic reaction, shock, blood pressure bottomed out, life support required | Knew baby was girl before birth, heard medical staff working, angelic revelation | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Paralyzed from neck down | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard medical staff working | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1211 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1302 Vito P NDE 3346 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vito_p_nde.html | 1986 | 1986-11-11 | 2007 | M |
Vito suffered a ruptured spleen from a car accident on November 11, 1986. Initially handcuffed to a hospital bed by police who thought he was drunk, he called for help knowing he was dying. His vision became blurry then stopped completely, saying "I can't see anymore" to his mother on the phone before emergency exploratory surgery. He lost all fear and pain, feeling incredible energy and alertness as his vision returned - but he was above his body watching staff rush him to the operating room. He experienced wonderful feelings with no cold air, temperature matching his body perfectly. He couldn't feel the road below his feet while standing, moved freely without restrictions, and watched the surgery from above throughout most of the procedure. He tried talking to hospital staff, disagreeing with their evaluation, though they couldn't hear him. The state of being was the most incredible feeling ever experienced, incomparable to anything earthly. His mind and spirit became one while physical world worries became irrelevant. He saw himself bordered by a halo of brilliant mystical light. He woke days later in his hospital room with severe pain, knowing something wonderful had happened. The experience transformed him from atheist to "hundred percent Christian," giving him visions and premonitions that come true. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during surgery, freedom from physical limitations, brilliant divine light, and complete transformation from atheism to Christianity strongly align with biblical accounts. The peace surpassing understanding and unity of mind and spirit reflect biblical spiritual experiences. His conversion represents the transformative power of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: Vito claims ongoing visions and ability to predict the future, which could represent either legitimate spiritual gifts or problematic divination. His comparison of the experience to LSD effects, while honest, raises questions about the spiritual versus neurological nature of NDEs. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Emergency exploratory surgery for ruptured spleen from car accident | Watched surgery from above, heard staff evaluations, experienced while blind before surgery | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Watched surgery from above | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1212 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1405 William R NDE 232 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1william_r_nde.html | 1958 | 2007 | 16 | M |
William R attempted suicide at age 16 by overdosing on multiple medications and alcohol from his mother's nursing supplies. He was discovered the next evening and taken to Los Angeles Community Hospital where he underwent a tracheotomy. During surgery, he was pronounced dead with a tag placed on his toe. During his clinical death, William experienced floating above his body in the operating room corner, observing the medical team working on him. He could see their faces appearing beautiful and full of love. He then felt pulled through a tube-like vessel with other life forms, emerging into space filled with stars and a groaning sound. He encountered various beings including some that looked like elephants, before meeting a dark-haired human who served as his entrance to "the records of all time." This being shared extensive knowledge including glimpses of William's future lifetimes. He was given the choice to continue on or return to complete his current life cycle, with the recommendation to return. William observed himself from outside his body, seeing the medical team pronounce him dead and tag his toe. He described being pulled through a vessel with bright light at the end, encountering various beings, and accessing universal knowledge through a guide who showed him past and future lives. He experienced absolute bliss despite having an undefined ethereal body. After three months in a coma, William returned to his body instantaneously, experiencing severe pain. He woke unable to see for about a week and couldn't speak due to the tracheotomy. Since the experience, he reports being able to hear others' thoughts, know when people are lying, and receive premonitions about others including death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes an out-of-body state, encountering spiritual beings, receiving special knowledge, and a choice about returning to life. The presence of a guide figure and access to divine knowledge aligns with some biblical accounts of prophetic visions. The transformation afterward including spiritual gifts could parallel biblical accounts of those who encountered the divine. Unbiblical elements: The concept of multiple lifetimes and reincarnation directly contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The viewing of future incarnations and the recommendation to "complete each lifetime" before moving on reflects Eastern religious concepts incompatible with biblical theology. The ability to hear thoughts and predict deaths resembles divination rather than biblical spiritual gifts. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 0 | Clinical death with medical team present, tag placed on toe indicating death pronouncement | Specific observations of operating room scene, medical team, and procedures. Claims of subsequent psychic abilities | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | tracheotomy performed | 5/1/2025 | 4 | 0 | Saw self from corner of operating room | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1213 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1099 William W NDE 3067 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1william_w_nde.html | 1967 | 2007 | 4 | M |
William W was approximately 4 years old when he underwent surgery for three enlarged glands. During the operation, he clinically died but was successfully resuscitated by the medical team. His mother was later told by the doctor that it was very close. During his clinical death, William left his body and observed the operating room scene before floating to the waiting area where he saw his father holding his crying mother. He specifically noticed the 1960s-style colorful chairs in blue, orange, and yellow, along with colored tiles on the walls. He then traveled rapidly through a tunnel experiencing stomach-turning sensations, emerging onto a small dirt road where he was picking flowers. Two robed figures with staffs approached him, their faces hidden by hoods. They led him to a large house where he encountered what he believed was God, who simply told him to "Be Good" and pointed to his right. William saw five or six round planet-like objects on pedestals, entered one, and returned to his body on the operating table. The most striking veridical observation was William seeing his parents in the waiting room, specifically noting the distinctive 1960s color scheme of the chairs and wall tiles. He also observed himself on the operating table from an outside perspective. The being he identified as God showed him planet-like spheres that seemed to represent different realms or dimensions. His experience of rapid movement through the tunnel and the specific details of the waiting room furniture occurred while he was clinically dead during surgery. William awoke in the hospital and immediately told his mother "I met God." The experience has remained vivid throughout his life, and he has tried to live as a good person based on the simple but profound instruction he received. He believes the difficult childhood experience happened for a reason and that being good is humanity's primary duty on earth. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes clear out-of-body perception, traveling through a tunnel (similar to biblical descriptions of being caught up), encountering robed beings that could be interpreted as angels, and meeting a supreme being identified as God. The simple moral instruction to "Be Good" aligns with biblical commands to love and do good. The house setting could represent heavenly dwellings mentioned in John 14:2. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The planet-like objects on pedestals are unusual but not necessarily contradictory to scripture. The simplicity of the message and lack of explicit Christian theology might be attributed to the subject's young age (4 years old) and limited religious knowledge at the time. The experience doesn't contradict biblical teachings though it lacks specific Christian elements like encountering Jesus or references to salvation. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death during surgery with successful resuscitation, doctor confirmed near-death | Specific observation of waiting room colors and parents' location while clinically dead, detailed environmental features | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 4 | 1 | Left body in operating room | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1214 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1294 Willis S NDE 427 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1willis_s_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-05-01 | 2007 | M |
Willis S experienced a heart attack on May 1, 2001, beginning with the worst pain of his life that suddenly disappeared. He found himself in a complete dark void with no light initially. In the center of this darkness, he became aware of a pinpoint of grey that slowly turned white and began to grow. The white area appeared three-dimensional, rising out of the void and coming directly toward him like a volcano or pimple swelling from internal pressure. As it approached close enough that he felt he could almost touch it, Willis sensed the internal pressure reaching a bursting point. He understood that if the white area burst, the entire void would be replaced with intense, warm, bright light, and he would be gone. He willed it not to burst, feeling he was not ready for that transition. The primary observation was the unusual visual phenomenon of the expanding white light emerging from darkness, which Willis described as having internal pressure about to burst. He had the distinct knowledge that the bursting would mean his permanent departure from life. Suddenly everything disappeared and Willis found himself back in the catheterization lab with medical staff working on him, but the pain was gone. The experience left him uncertain about his beliefs regarding death and the afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of darkness or void is mentioned in some biblical near-death accounts. The approaching light could represent divine presence, as God is often associated with light in scripture (1 John 1:5). The sense of a boundary or point of no return aligns with biblical concepts of death as a transition. The involuntary return to life parallels biblical accounts of resurrection or resuscitation. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The unusual description of light as a pressurized, volcano-like phenomenon is neither biblical nor unbiblical but simply unique. The absence of beings, life review, or explicit spiritual content makes this a minimal NDE that neither confirms nor contradicts biblical accounts. The disturbing nature and resulting uncertainty about beliefs suggests this was a threshold experience rather than a full journey into the afterlife. |
2 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Heart attack in catheterization lab, likely monitoring present | Single unusual observation of expanding light phenomenon, no verification possible | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 0 | Expanding white light from void | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1215 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1368 Winton R NDE 326 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1winton_r_nde.html | 1959 | 2007 | M |
Winton R was a young child on vacation with his family at Daytona Beach in 1959. Despite being a strong swimmer, he had never been in the ocean before. His father took him out on an inflatable raft when a rogue wave knocked both his father off his feet and Winton off the raft. This is the last thing he remembered before going under. While underwater for approximately ten minutes, Winton found himself on the ocean bottom where the water appeared extremely bright and clear. He began swimming along the bottom when brightly colored, almost neon fish came and started playing tag with him. He discovered he could swim quite fast and enjoyed playing with them. He briefly thought he should be breathing but decided he didn't need to because he liked being there. He then began choking and came to on the beach with a lifeguard performing resuscitation, surrounded by his family and a crowd. Winton experienced being underwater in bright, clear water completely different from the actual murky ocean conditions. He interacted with brilliantly colored fish that played with him, experiencing happiness and fun rather than the panic of drowning. He had conscious thoughts about not needing to breathe while underwater for ten minutes. His father later confirmed he was underwater for approximately ten minutes before being found and resuscitated by the lifeguard. Since this experience, Winton has had numerous paranormal experiences, including encounters with a dark robed entity that has also appeared to multiple family members across generations. He later served as a police officer where his developed sixth sense about impending danger saved his life multiple times. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes consciousness during clinical death and being in an otherworldly realm of light and beauty. The peaceful, joyful state could represent a glimpse of paradise. The preservation of consciousness while physically unable to breathe aligns with the biblical concept of the soul surviving bodily death. The subsequent spiritual sensitivity, while controversial, could be compared to spiritual discernment mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. Unbiblical elements: The appearance of a dark robed entity with a hood visiting multiple family members across generations is deeply concerning from a biblical perspective. Such intergenerational spiritual visitations resemble familiar spirits warned against in scripture (Leviticus 19:31). The paranormal experiences and "sixth sense" development lean toward occult practices rather than Holy Spirit-given gifts. The entity encounters suggest possible demonic influence rather than angelic visitation, as biblical angels typically bring messages of peace and identify themselves. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Drowning for 10 minutes requiring resuscitation, life-threatening | Unusual underwater perception contradicting actual conditions, interaction with sea life | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Bright clear water at ocean bottom | 0.00 | Father | Low Compatibility | 6 | ||||||||
| 1216 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1008 Wendy C NDE 2897 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1wendy_c_nde.html | 1999 | 1999-08-29 | 2007 | F |
Wendy C was taken to emergency surgery on August 29, 1999, for a ruptured colon with peritonitis. She had been sick for about a week but hadn't sought medical attention due to work constraints. During surgery, she "woke up" while sedated and observed herself from outside her body, noting the doctor was at the wrong end of her body for heart surgery. She saw two nurses beside the doctor and someone monitoring equipment behind her left shoulder who was speaking sternly to the doctor. The medical team had strange expressions as if they could see she was conscious. Wendy then moved horizontally toward the ceiling like "Wendy from Peter Pan," attempting twice to grab a white pipe but her transparent hand passed through it. The ceiling became sky as she floated upward. She saw herself on the operating table and chose to continue floating. She came up an escalator through compressed gray clouds (unlike her dreams of fluffy white clouds) and was shot out quickly before stopping gently. An incredibly long line of people were cheering and clapping for her, including her sister and grandmother first in line, appearing joyous unlike their earthly personalities. She learned all these people had been affected by her in life, both positively and negatively. She was taken through a narrow corridor with high walls to see "the Father" and witnessed the "Apricot Choir" - monumental angels in gorgeous shimmering apricot robes with gold, singing perfect interwoven melodies. Wendy observed specific surgical details including the doctor's position, nurses' locations, and monitoring equipment. She noticed the medical team's strange expressions suggesting awareness of her consciousness. She saw details of the escalator clouds being gray and compressed rather than white and fluffy as in her previous dreams. She experienced heightened musical perception despite being partially deaf, perceiving millions of perfectly interwoven sounds from the angelic choir. Following the experience, Wendy developed the ability to hear people's thoughts, which initially frightened her but she learned to control. She had a six-day gap before returning to the hospital with cerebral meningitis and partial paralysis, requiring brain surgery and removal of most of her teeth. After nearly three months of recovery and rehabilitation, she struggled to find purpose in her return to life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts including angelic beings in radiant robes (Revelation 7:9), being brought before the Father (Hebrews 4:16), and heavenly worship with perfect music (Revelation 5:11-13). The narrow corridor to reach God parallels the narrow path described in Matthew 7:14. The greeting by deceased believers reflects the communion of saints. The transformation and spiritual gifts afterward align with 1 Corinthians 12, though the specific manifestation of hearing thoughts is unusual. Unbiblical elements: The ability to hear others' thoughts resembles telepathy or mind-reading more than biblical spiritual gifts of discernment or prophecy. While not explicitly contradicting scripture, this psychic-like ability differs from the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10. The concept of all affected people greeting her regardless of their spiritual state is not clearly biblical, as scripture suggests separation of saved and unsaved after death. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death during emergency surgery with medical team present | Multiple specific observations of surgical scene and afterlife realms with unique details | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 1 | Surgical team positioning and reactions | 1.00 | Surgical team | Moderately Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1217 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1192 Weston G NDE 3266 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1weston_g_nde.html | 1962 | 2007 | M |
Weston G nearly drowned in June 1962 when the Elkhorn River overflowed during a late spring thaw. He went down the river in a rowboat with a friend and two older brothers, wearing no life vests. The river current forced the boat into a tree limb that threw Weston to the rear of the boat, which then tipped and took on water. He panicked, jumped from the sinking boat, and went underwater three times, staying submerged for approximately twelve minutes. While underwater, Weston initially saw many dazzling colors and then angels and darkness. The darkness was very scary and seemed to last forever. He then found himself in a dark, square tunnel and began seeing a dim light at the end that grew brighter as he traveled closer. The light became the most brilliant white imaginable and began taking the form of Jesus. Though he doesn't remember if words were exchanged, he felt urged to stay with Jesus and wanted to remain. However, Jesus sent him back. His next memory was his head bouncing off a tree limb before a hand came down underwater, took his submerged arm, and lifted him onto a stable tree trunk. He was saved by his friend's older brother. Weston saw dazzling colors, angels, and a square dark tunnel with progressively brightening light that formed into Jesus. The vision of Jesus as brilliant white light was the primary veridical element of his experience. Before this experience, Weston had never been inside a church and only knew Jesus through pictures. The experience profoundly affected him - he now attends church regularly and believes in God, though he notes his attendance isn't solely because of the NDE. The encounter with Jesus at the moment of death, despite having no prior religious instruction, convinced him of spiritual reality. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience powerfully aligns with biblical accounts - encountering Jesus as brilliant light (John 8:12, Revelation 1:16), seeing angels (Hebrews 1:14), traveling through darkness toward divine light (Psalm 23:4), and being sent back to complete earthly purpose (Philippians 1:23-24). The square tunnel could represent the narrow way to life (Matthew 7:14). The transformation from no church attendance to regular worship demonstrates the life-changing power of encountering Christ. Jesus appearing to someone with no religious background parallels Paul's Damascus road experience. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains classic biblical elements without any contradictory teachings. The initial darkness being scary aligns with biblical descriptions of separation from God. The desire to stay with Jesus and His sovereign decision to send Weston back reflects biblical themes of God's authority over life and death. Even the unusual detail of the square tunnel doesn't contradict scripture. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Drowning for 12 minutes, life-threatening situation | Vision of Jesus as brilliant light, angels, specific tunnel shape | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 1 | Jesus appearing as brilliant white light | 0.00 | Friend's older brother | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1218 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1000 Will Y NDE 21434 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1will_y_nde.html | 1980 | 2007 | M |
Will Y deliberately crashed his car into a concrete lamppost at 100 miles per hour in September 1980, attempting suicide due to complicated romantic relationships involving his pregnant wife and another lover. He suffered severe injuries including fractured skull, broken nose, cracked pelvis, broken ribs, broken foot, and broken arm (from punching through the door to escape). During the impact, Will found himself outside the crumpled car looking at his body lying there. A voice standing beside him said, "Well, it's your choice to do. You can follow the light or continue on earth and face the music." To his left over his shoulder was a bright piercing light, and to his left was the voice speaking to him. Will chose to "face the music" and immediately awoke outside the car, fifty feet from the lamppost. At that exact moment, a council lamp repair vehicle with two workers appeared "from nowhere." They gave him a ride home twelve miles away, from where his wife took him to the hospital. The primary observation was seeing his lifeless body from outside the crumpled car while a voice offered him the choice between following the light or returning to face consequences. Since the experience, Will reports heightened emotional sensitivity, feeling the world's troubles and people's remorse, flooding with tears at sad events. Five years later, he had another severe car accident while intoxicated, traveling 350 miles covered in blood with only a fractured skull, again surviving against odds but still not choosing to "go to the light." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and choice between life and death align with biblical accounts of the soul's existence beyond the body. The bright light could represent divine presence (1 John 1:5). The concept of "facing the music" or earthly consequences reflects biblical principles of accountability and reaping what one sows (Galatians 6:7). The mysterious appearance of help immediately after choosing life could be seen as divine intervention or angelic assistance. Unbiblical elements: The notion of having a choice to "follow the light" versus return implies human control over one's eternal destiny at death, which contradicts biblical teaching that God alone has authority over life and death (Deuteronomy 32:39). The casual nature of the choice and lack of any moral or spiritual evaluation differs from biblical accounts of judgment. The repeated suicide attempts and continued destructive behavior without apparent spiritual transformation raises questions about the source and purpose of these experiences. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe trauma from 100mph crash with multiple life-threatening injuries | Saw body from outside car, heard voice offering choice, no verification | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw body and heard voice with choice | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1219 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1290 Willane T NDE 438 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1willane_t_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-07-10 | 2007 | F |
Willane T experienced a seizure on July 10, 2000, during which her heart stopped, caused by an undiagnosed brain abscess. While trying to start her car outside a grocery store, her left leg went numb and the numbness spread through her body. Her heart began pounding, chest pain tightened until she couldn't breathe, and she felt her brain would explode. She heard a security guard say "There she goes" as her body fell to the ground. During her cardiac arrest, Willane experienced being both a participant and observer of the event. She saw the ambulance arrive and watched them put her body in the back from the same vantage point as if standing by the car. As the ambulance pulled away, she began to dissolve and went off into energy fragments which no longer had thought. She describes this as complete non-being with no continuation of consciousness, no tunnel, no light, no deceased relatives, and no redeeming reason for returning. Willane observed her body being loaded into the ambulance from an external viewpoint while simultaneously experiencing dissolution into energy fragments without consciousness. She maintained awareness of the emergency response while her consciousness fragmented. She awoke at the hospital where the doctor accused her of faking a seizure for attention. Six days later she returned to emergency with cerebral meningitis and partial paralysis, requiring brain surgery and removal of most of her teeth. After three months in bed and lengthy rehabilitation, she has struggled with suicidal thoughts and finding purpose in her survival, feeling robbed of joy in existence. The experience convinced her there is no personal god or afterlife continuing with consciousness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience observing her own body aligns with biblical concepts of the soul's existence separate from the physical body. The complete darkness and void could represent Sheol or the state of separation from God described in scripture. The lack of judgment could indicate this was a threshold experience rather than final death. Unbiblical elements: The complete dissolution into unconscious energy fragments contradicts biblical teaching about the soul's continued existence after death (Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 5:8). The absence of any spiritual realm, beings, or consciousness opposes numerous biblical accounts of the afterlife. The conclusion that there is no personal God or conscious afterlife directly contradicts core biblical doctrine. The resulting nihilism and suicidal ideation suggest a spiritually harmful experience contrary to God's life-affirming nature. |
2 | Other | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest during seizure from brain abscess, security guard witnessed | Saw body loaded in ambulance, dissolution experience, no verification | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw body put in ambulance | 0.00 | Incompatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1220 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1664 Amelia NDE 3611 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amelia_nde.html | 1990 | 2008 | F |
Amelia experienced a perforated ulcer with severe bleeding and was rushed to the operating theatre. During surgery, she heard medical staff saying "She has no pulse, no pressure, we're losing her," indicating clinical death. Instead of fear, she found herself ascending through a tunnel toward a wonderful golden light, feeling extraordinary happiness and unforgettable well-being. She felt complete peace and did not want to return to her body, knowing it was in pain. After the experience, she recovered but began seeing a young man (around 40 years old) in her house for about 5 months - he would look at her without speaking or moving. Later, she began dreaming of this person helping her in dangerous situations, feeling his arm assisting her. This experience transformed her understanding of death and the afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife - ascending through a tunnel toward divine light (similar to descriptions of heaven's glory), feelings of extraordinary peace and joy in the presence of the divine, and an out-of-body experience where consciousness separated from the physical form. The golden light could represent God's presence as described in Revelation. The reluctance to return to earthly suffering parallels Paul's description of being caught up to paradise. Unbiblical elements: The appearance of an unidentified spiritual being for months after the experience who provided no clear message or biblical identification raises concerns. While angels do appear in scripture, they typically deliver clear messages from God. The ongoing dreams and physical sensations of being helped by this entity without clear divine purpose or biblical framework suggests possible spiritual confusion or deception rather than genuine angelic ministry. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death explicitly stated - no pulse, no pressure in operating theatre setting | Heard specific medical statements while unconscious; saw post-death spiritual visitor | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 1 | Heard medical staff during clinical death | 0.00 | Operating theatre staff | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1221 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1469 Andrei NDE 3229 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1andrei_nde.html | 1984 | 2008 | 5 | M |
Five-year-old Andrei drowned in a kindergarten swimming pool in Uzbekistan on a hot summer day. He was pushed into deep water and could not swim, sinking to the bottom where he stopped breathing for approximately two minutes. He experienced himself falling through the pool tiles into a dark tunnel, then suddenly found himself in bright light observing the scene from above. He could see everything from multiple viewpoints simultaneously - the teacher reading her newspaper, children swimming, trees with strange changing shadows. He watched as his teacher jumped up, searched for him, and pulled him from the pool. He observed the nurse arrive with a medical bag marked with a red cross, turn him over to expel water, and perform resuscitation. The experience included extraordinary visual perception with ability to see from multiple angles, altered light quality where harsh sunlight appeared mild, and complete freedom from physical limitations. Since the experience, he feels he has received knowledge about Zen Buddhism that feels like remembering rather than learning, and has an inherent understanding of truth that guides his life decisions. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic near-death elements found in biblical accounts - separation of consciousness from the physical body, observation of earthly events from a spiritual vantage point, travel through darkness into divine light, and a profound transformation afterward. The tunnel and bright light could represent transition to the spiritual realm. The enhanced perception and understanding align with spiritual awakening described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The strong connection to Zen Buddhism rather than Christian faith is concerning from a biblical perspective. The claim of inherent knowledge about Buddhist teachings suggests spiritual influence outside biblical revelation. While the experience itself contains elements compatible with scripture, the spiritual framework adopted afterward (Zen Buddhism) represents a non-Christian worldview that conflicts with biblical teaching about salvation through Christ alone. |
5 | Other | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Clear drowning incident with 2-minute cessation of breathing | Detailed observations of rescue procedures and specific visual details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater for 2 minutes | 5/1/2025 | 4 | 2 | Saw teacher's actions from above | 1.00 | Kindergarten teacher | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||
| 1222 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1537 Andrew R NDE 3469 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1andrew_r_nde.html | 2002 | April 28 2002 | 2008 | M |
Andrew experienced an NDE during a severe car accident when his vehicle flipped. After the initial chaos of breaking glass and noise, everything went calm. He experienced himself leaving his body twice - first climbing out of the vehicle and up the hill where he tried unsuccessfully to flag down passing cars who could not see him. He returned to turn off the still-running car and saw his own body inside. The second time, he successfully got help from a passing motorist. The experience had a profound but troubling effect on his personality. Since the NDE, he has experienced increased anger, violence, and darkness that has cost him relationships and led to trouble with law enforcement. He describes feeling as though the experience brought out a dark side, even finding himself drawn to devil worship websites without understanding why. The visual aspects included seeing through a dark, cloudy tunnel that appeared evil rather than the typical white light. He continues to have minor precognitive abilities, getting feelings about things that then happen. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and observation of his own physical form align with biblical accounts of the spirit separating from the body. The life-threatening nature of the event and the consciousness surviving bodily trauma reflects biblical teaching about the immortal soul. The ability to perceive spiritual realities invisible to others has biblical precedent. Unbiblical elements: The dark and evil-appearing tunnel, subsequent personality changes toward violence and anger, and especially the attraction to devil worship websites are deeply concerning from a biblical perspective. These suggest demonic influence or oppression following the NDE. The ongoing darkness, violence, and pull toward satanic content directly contradict the fruit of the Spirit and suggest spiritual warfare requiring deliverance rather than a genuine divine encounter. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe car accident with apparent loss of consciousness | OBE with observation of own body and surroundings | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw own body in crashed vehicle | 0.00 | Passing motorist | Incompatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1223 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1573 Andy D NDE 3524 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1andy_d_nde.html | 2007 | 3-10-07 | 2008 | M |
Andy had a massive heart attack with 100% blockage in his right coronary artery, experiencing clinical death twice - once in the ambulance during the two-hour ride to the hospital and again on the operating table. The first experience is less clear in his memory. During the second event on the operating table, all sound and vision slowly closed in and stopped. He experienced great relief and knowledge that everything would be all right, describing it as total bliss with absolute peace - feelings of joy and happiness he had never experienced before in life. The event ended as it began, with white noise static sound growing louder until he felt a thud and returned to his body. Though less elaborate than some NDEs, Andy emphasizes the experience was 100% real and helped with his recovery. He now experiences occasional déjà vu feelings since the event. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of clinical death followed by overwhelming peace, joy, and assurance aligns with biblical promises of peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). The separation of consciousness from the body during cardiac arrest reflects the biblical concept of the spirit surviving physical death. The transformative nature and absolute certainty of the experience's reality parallels Paul's confidence after his paradise experience. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience, while simple, contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. The peace and joy experienced could represent a glimpse of God's presence without elaborate visions. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Massive heart attack with 100% blockage, clinical death twice | Limited but clear out of body experience with peace | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 1 | Sensory shutdown and return sequence | 0.00 | Hospital staff | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1224 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1617 Angela J NDE 3589 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1angela_j_nde.html | 1971 | August 1971 | 2008 | F |
Angela had two profound experiences - the first in 1971 from an allergic reaction where she stopped breathing and her heart stopped for about two minutes. She exited her body and saw relatives around her lifeless form, surrounded by intense white light emanating from every point. The light was strong but not painful, accompanied by uncontrollable joy. She didn't want to return to her pain-filled body but was compelled back, feeling pain return from her feet upward with a gasping rush of air into her lungs. The second experience in 1987 during meditation replicated and deepened the first. Purple light opened in her head, later becoming white-gold light forming a perfect circular tunnel. She experienced rushing through this tunnel to bright white light that remains accessible to her over 21 years later. Following these experiences, she's had numerous spiritual phenomena including out-of-body experiences where she sees her body's outline separating and hears a lighter voice from her heart area, preceded by buzzing in her ears. Her menstrual periods stopped despite normal hormone levels, and she developed ability to perceive colors and people differently, achieving high academic grades with minimal effort. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The initial experience during clinical emergency with breathing/heart stoppage, the overwhelming divine light, uncontrollable joy, and out-of-body observation of her physical form align with biblical accounts. The transformative lasting effects and enhanced spiritual awareness could represent genuine divine encounter and spiritual awakening consistent with scripture. Unbiblical elements: The meditation-induced replication of the NDE raises concerns as biblical spirituality doesn't advocate achieving divine encounters through meditation techniques. The ongoing ability to access the tunnel/light at will through closing eyes suggests New Age practices rather than biblical prayer. The focus on personal spiritual experiences and techniques rather than relationship with God through Christ indicates a self-directed spirituality outside biblical framework. |
5 | Home | 7 | 10 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Allergic reaction causing breathing and heart stoppage for 2 minutes | Detailed observations of light, relatives, body from outside | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw relatives around lifeless body | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1225 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1443 Angela K NDE 166 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1angela_k_nde.html | 1981 | 2008 | 3 | F |
Three-year-old Angela drowned in a pool behind her house and was found floating face down by her mother. Her father resuscitated her after hearing a voice telling him to hold her upside down to expel the water. After hospital treatment and recovery, she recounted remarkable details to her father. She said two angels held her arms and took her up into the sky, where she saw people building a church out of gold bricks who waved at her. She insisted she wanted to go to "the church that was being built" that "wasn't finished yet." She then saw two thrones with two beings sitting in them whose faces were clouded. One told her "it wasn't my time yet" and that she had to go back to her mom and dad, despite her insistence on staying. She then saw herself (the little girl) before returning to her body. Angela retained all these vivid memories into adulthood. The experience included heightened senses, feelings of joy, happiness and belonging, and a sense of being in the company of perfect kindness. Since the experience, she has developed psychic abilities including precognitive dreams and knowledge about strangers. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts - angels escorting the soul, a heavenly realm with golden construction reminiscent of New Jerusalem (Revelation 21), divine thrones suggesting God's presence, and the sovereign decision about life and death timing. The child's innocence and the divine message to return align with Jesus' teachings about children and the kingdom of heaven. Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic abilities and fortune-telling with cards from age thirteen represents practices explicitly forbidden in scripture (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). While the NDE itself appears biblically sound, the subsequent involvement in divination and fortune-telling constitutes witchcraft according to biblical standards, suggesting either spiritual deception or misuse of a genuine experience. |
5 | Home | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Drowning with successful resuscitation | Detailed observations of angels, golden church, thrones with beings | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 1 | Angels escorting upward | 0.00 | Mother and Father | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1226 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1715 Anitta J NDE 3716 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anitta_j_nde.html | 1967 | march 1967 | 2008 | F |
Anitta experienced a heart attack due to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, with cardiac rhythm problems causing her to fall with terrible head pain. She traveled rapidly through a very dark tunnel toward an enormous bright light at the end. Her life passed before her like a film. She felt someone whose face she couldn't see take her in their arms, experiencing profound peace with no fear or pain, just happiness and restfulness. She then saw her deceased father exactly as he appeared in life, who said "Come here, here is good to be." She wanted to run to him but couldn't cross a transparent wall-like border between them. A dark but gentle voice that seemed everywhere asked "Who?" regarding her identity, then said "Not yet" and gave her the number "thirty-four." She was compelled to return through the tunnel very quickly, with physical pain returning as she regained consciousness. She had cried "No, no" while returning, and for days afterward felt strange and missed her father intensely. The experience taught her that love is all that matters - we live to learn to love people in our lives. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and bright light journey, encountering her deceased father, the barrier preventing crossing over, and the authoritative voice determining it wasn't her time all align with biblical concepts of death and afterlife. The life review and understanding that love is central echoes biblical teaching that love is the greatest commandment. The sovereign decision about timing of death reflects God's authority over life. Unbiblical elements: The significance of the number "thirty-four" lacks clear biblical context and could suggest numerology. The somewhat impersonal nature of the voice ("Who?" and "Not yet") differs from the personal God of scripture. However, these elements are minor and don't directly contradict biblical teaching. |
2 | Unknown | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Heart attack from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome | Saw deceased father, heard voice, received specific number | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw deceased father | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1227 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1452 Anna De R NDE 3295 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1anna_de_r_nde.html | 1970 | 19/01/01970 | 2008 | F |
Anna experienced an embolism during surgery that threatened her life. She exited her body and observed her relatives gathered around her lifeless form. The entire scene was bathed in extraordinary white light emanating from every point - strong but not hurtful. She experienced immense, almost uncontrollable joy and didn't want to return to her body, knowing it was in great pain. Something insisted she must go back, and she began feeling pain returning from her feet upward, accompanied by a gasping rush of air into her lungs as she returned to consciousness. She was terrified and utterly exhausted upon return. The experience was initially forgotten but remembered years later, when she realized her mother had made a vow, prayer, or sacrifice in exchange for her life. The light she witnessed was amazing - clear and white, emanating not from a single source but from every inch of space. The overwhelming emotion was one of immense joy and unity with the universe. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during life-threatening surgery, observation of her physical body while consciousness remained intact, and the overwhelming divine light and joy align with biblical accounts of God's presence. The compulsion to return despite preferring to stay reflects divine sovereignty over life and death. The mother's prayer being answered suggests divine intervention. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard near-death elements without any features that contradict biblical teaching. The mother's prayer and apparent divine response actually support biblical concepts of intercessory prayer. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Embolism during surgery, life-threatening event | Out of body observation of relatives and extraordinary light | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw relatives around body | 0.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||
| 1228 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1686 Abdul A NDE 3690 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1abdul_a_nde.html | 2007 | 2008 | M |
Abdul was in a classroom making an art project when he suddenly experienced severe pain behind his left shoulder that spread to every joint in his body. After the teacher left to call the nurse, he fainted. Upon opening his eyes during the NDE, he found himself on hands and knees in a place with no beginning or end - white everywhere. He was exhausted and couldn't stand. Before him stood three tall men in black suits standing next to each other, with the middle one being taller. Their faces were blurry and unclear. The tallest man in the middle pointed at him, causing everything to shake and a pulling sensation that brought him back to the classroom where the nurse was holding him, saying they had nearly lost him. During the experience, he felt tired but warm and relaxed, with all pain gone. It felt nice and peaceful. He went to the hospital, received painkillers, and recovered within hours. Since the experience, he has become more religious and committed to his faith practices. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The white infinite realm could represent divine light or heavenly space. The three figures might represent the Trinity or angelic beings. The peaceful, pain-free state during the experience and the pointing gesture sending him back suggest divine authority over life and death. The positive religious transformation afterward indicates genuine spiritual impact. Unbiblical elements: The inability to clearly see the beings' faces and their appearance in black suits rather than traditional biblical descriptions of angels or divine beings is unusual. However, this doesn't directly contradict scripture, as divine encounters can take various forms. |
6 | Other | 3 | 6 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 4 | Sudden medical emergency, nearly lost per nurse | Saw three beings, white realm, specific details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 1 | Three men in black suits | 0.00 | School nurse | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1229 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1721 Agnes O NDE 3726 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1agnes_o_nde.html | 1993 | 2008 | F |
Agnes was pushed into a river as a joke by her brother while fully clothed with shoes at a cottage. Unable to swim up due to the weight of her wet clothes and shoes, she fought desperately as her lungs and throat burned with pain. When her chest felt ready to explode, everything suddenly stopped and became quiet and peaceful. She saw her hands floating before her face with no emotion, observed sunrays cutting through the water shining on rocks, finding them beautiful. Weeds floated around her as parts of her life flashed before her eyes. Most importantly, she experienced profound PEACE - feeling light and peaceful as if nothing else mattered. When the question "Am I really ready to die?" arose in her mind, she began fighting again and woke up alone on the deck, having somehow escaped the water with no one present. The experience taught her to appreciate life, never knowing what will happen next, to live each day as if it were the last, and to be good to oneself and others. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The life review during near-death, the profound peace transcending physical suffering, and the transformative effect leading to greater appreciation for life and love for others align with biblical values. The question about readiness for death and the miraculous escape could suggest divine intervention and timing. Unbiblical elements: A year later she had a dream of a white room with an old man on a throne (possibly God) who showed her the pain she was causing, leading to positive change. While this could be divine correction, she also later experienced ghosts in her new home, which suggests possible ongoing spiritual sensitivity that could be problematic from a biblical perspective if it involves spirit communication. |
5 | Other | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Drowning with cessation of breathing | Life review, detailed underwater observations, profound peace | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Underwater, fully clothed | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Underwater scene observations | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1230 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1666 Alfonso SD NDE 3618 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1alfonso_sd_nde.html | 2008 | Marzo 20 de 2008 | 2008 | M |
Alfonso nearly drowned in rough seas at a Rio de Janeiro beach during a company training course. Dragged out to sea, he struggled desperately while praying to his late parents for help, swallowing water but curiously never feeling the sensation of drowning. Suddenly everything became still, as if someone turned off a switch. Before him appeared a light or horizontal line, perfectly straight and infinitely extended - it was literally EVERYTHING and simultaneously NOTHING. Nothing else existed - no universe, world, time, space, or other beings. He experienced the most crushing feeling of absolute Nothingness, unable to turn or look elsewhere as his body didn't exist. He felt overwhelming disappointment, fully conscious and thinking "What happened? I've been cheated. What was the purpose of life? Where are my parents? Where is the tunnel? Where is God?" The experience was one of complete meaninglessness and eternal emptiness. When rescuers began touching him, the light changed from blood-red to orange, and he heard voices calling his name in Portuguese before being pulled back. He spent four days hospitalized and developed a lasting phobia of open spaces and blank walls that recreate the crushing nothingness feeling. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The prayer to deceased parents during crisis and the questioning about God's existence could represent a spiritual crisis. The experience of absolute nothingness might symbolize separation from God, similar to descriptions of spiritual darkness or the "outer darkness" mentioned in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The complete absence of God, meaning, or afterlife contradicts biblical teaching about eternal life. The nihilistic void with no divine presence, judgment, heaven, or hell represents an anti-theological experience. This could represent spiritual deception showing a false vision of death as nothingness, contrary to biblical promises of eternal life through Christ. |
5 | Other | 10 | 4 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Near-drowning in ocean, rescued and hospitalized 4 days | Unique experience of absolute nothingness/void | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 1 | 1 | Light/line of nothingness | 0.00 | Beach rescuers | Incompatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1231 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1647 Alison D NDE 3640 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1alison_d_nde.html | 2008 | 5/10/2008 | 2008 | F |
Alison, a scientist, experienced anaphylactic shock from gadolinium contrast during an MRI scan. Despite severe burning sensations throughout her body, throat swelling, and vision fading, she didn't press the panic button, fearing they would stop the test before finding her medical issue. She stopped breathing and became unconscious. During the NDE, she experienced a state of pure present-moment awareness with no past or future, only NOW. Despite being in physical agony and suffocating, she felt transcendent peace and contentment in what she described as "the void" - existence as pure Being without time. She felt complete oneness with everyone in the room, particularly the MRI technician who represented all humanity. A presence communicated that "death is just a change of mind," and she knew she would return to raise her children. The experience was more lucid than any dream and led to rapid recovery that surprised medical staff. Since then, she has developed greatly enhanced telepathic senses and empathy, able to sense others' physical pain, emotions, and thoughts. The emotional state of perfect psychological peace without any negative emotions, despite physical agony, was the peak of the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience during life-threatening medical crisis with consciousness surviving bodily death aligns with biblical teaching about the soul. The overwhelming peace transcending physical suffering reflects biblical promises of God's peace. The sense of divine presence and message about returning for her children suggests God's sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: The concept that "death is just a change of mind" could suggest New Age philosophy rather than biblical resurrection theology. The development of telepathic and empathic abilities resembles psychic phenomena which scripture generally associates with divination. The emphasis on achieving this state through human consciousness rather than divine grace is concerning. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Anaphylactic shock from MRI contrast, stopped breathing | Detailed consciousness observations, void experience | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Inside MRI scanner | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Pure present-moment awareness | 0.00 | Hospital staff | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||
| 1232 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1753 Allen T NDE 3759 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1allen_t_nde.html | 1989 | 2008 | M |
Allen, a musician interested in healing and life after death, collapsed unexpectedly at a Thai restaurant during his girlfriend's birthday dinner. His color changed dramatically from red to grey/pale as if all blood was draining, and he lost control of breathing before sliding into a wall and falling to the floor. Restaurant staff and his girlfriend found no breathing or pulse, believing he had died. During the NDE, Allen traveled through darkness at incredible speeds "as if on a magic carpet" to different places at speeds that don't exist on earth. He entered a tunnel that became progressively brighter with absolutely unbelievable light. Upon stopping, he was greeted by voices/people he doesn't remember in a place of absolute peace, love, and welcome. He pleaded not to return but was told clearly: "ALLAN, THIS IS NOT YOUR TIME NOW, THERE ARE THINGS THAT YOU MUST STILL DO ON EARTH, YOUR LIFE IS STILL AHEAD OF YOU THEREFORE YOU MUST RETURN!" He then opened his eyes to find his girlfriend crying hysterically on the restaurant floor. Hospital tests found nothing wrong. The experience remains vivid after many years and has helped him comfort others who doubt life or fear death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel leading to divine light, encounters with spiritual beings, the authoritative declaration about God's timing for his life, and the command to return for earthly purposes all align with biblical accounts. The overwhelming peace and love in the divine presence and the lasting positive impact helping others face death reflect genuine spiritual encounter. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience contains standard biblical NDE elements without contradictory features. His prior interest in alternative healing doesn't negate the biblical nature of the experience itself. |
2 | Other | 10 | 12 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Collapsed with no pulse or breathing found | Detailed journey, tunnel, beings, specific message | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Tunnel with increasing light | 0.00 | Girlfriend and restaurant staff | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1233 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1552 Amanda J NDE 21748 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amanda_j_nde.html | 2001 | July 2001 | 2008 | F |
Amanda attempted suicide by taking over 400 pills and was found unconscious a day and a half later. She died three times - in the ambulance and at the hospital. During one death, she found herself observing from outside her body in a hospital cubicle, seeing herself naked on a trolley with curtains open. She felt very cold and tried unsuccessfully to pull covers over herself, wandering around the nurses' station trying to make them aware of her need. She shouted without opening her mouth for someone to cover her. Her mother arrived with her husband and immediately covered her, with Amanda knowing her mother felt her anger about the situation. During another death episode, she encountered her deceased stepfather who she considered her real dad. He surrounded her with love, telling her this wasn't her time and she had to go back. Despite her reluctance and lack of strength, he assured her she would find strength and help if she asked. She felt him kiss her cheek upon waking in intensive care. Her mother later confirmed she was indeed left naked and became angry at the doctors about it. Amanda has always had psychic abilities including knowing pregnancies and reading cards since age thirteen. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience observing earthly events, encountering her deceased father who sends her back, and the message that it wasn't her time align with biblical concepts of divine timing and the afterlife. The love experienced and the promise of finding strength through asking (prayer) reflects biblical promises. Unbiblical elements: The pre-existing practice of card reading and fortune telling since age thirteen represents divination explicitly forbidden in scripture. While the NDE itself contains biblical elements, her ongoing involvement in occult practices (cartomancy) violates biblical commands against fortune telling. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Overdose leading to clinical death three times | Observed verified details about being left naked, mother's reaction | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self naked on trolley | 1.00 | Mother | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||
| 1234 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1571 Amber D NDE 3519 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1amber_d_nde.html | 2002 | September 2002 | 2008 | F |
Amber suffered severe heat exhaustion at a desert festival, becoming increasingly ill during the drive to Reno despite drinking water (unknowingly worsening her condition by depleting minerals). At the hospital, she blacked out repeatedly and at one point was unable to speak coherently when doctors tried to communicate. In a desperate attempt to maintain earthly attachment, she began unconsciously masturbating, which angered the nurse who kept stopping her. During the NDE, she walked down a huge yellow tunnel made of glass or light, peacefully going to her death. She realized she was no longer breathing, but instead of terror, experienced incredible bliss - this absence of breath was profoundly relieving and lessened her fear of death. She saw a shadowy yellow line and knew crossing it meant no return. A voice said "Death is just a change of mind," and she instantly knew she would live to raise her children (ages 2 and 11). She awakened feeling more normal though weak. The NDE was extraordinarily lucid compared to hours of confusion, more real than any dream. Medical staff were surprised by her quick recovery, which she attributes to the emotional and physical healing aspects of the NDE. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel of light, the clear boundary between life and death, the authoritative voice making decisions about life and death, and the return for the purpose of raising her children align with biblical concepts of divine sovereignty and purpose. The transformative reduction in death fear reflects spiritual awakening. Unbiblical elements: The statement "Death is just a change of mind" suggests New Age consciousness philosophy rather than biblical resurrection theology. Her existing Buddhist/spiritual framework and comparison to meditation-induced altered states indicates interpretation through non-biblical spirituality rather than Christian understanding of death and resurrection. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Severe heat exhaustion/stroke requiring emergency treatment | Yellow tunnel journey, voice message, boundary observation | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 1 | Yellow glass/light tunnel | 0.00 | Hospital staff | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1235 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1470 Ben J NDE 4737/21730/22088 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ben_j_nde.html | 2007 | 2008 | M |
Ben J experienced two heart attacks in 2007. The first was in January when two stents were placed. In December 2007, he had another heart attack and died on the operating table. During this clinical death, he had an out-of-body experience where he watched medical staff remove his socks and pants. He saw his wife appear with black hair as she had when they first met, though she currently has gray hair. He then encountered an extraordinarily bright white light, the brightest he had ever seen. He passed through a tunnel and saw his deceased father's gray jacket laying in front of it. Medical staff shocked him back to life after being clinically dead for eight minutes. He reported feeling incredible peace, joy, and a sense of unity with the universe. During the experience, he felt he understood everything about the universe, his past flashed before him, and he saw scenes from the world's future. He encountered deceased beings and heard a mystical voice. The experience was so profound that he advised everyone he would not want to be resuscitated next time, as he really wants to return to that place. He states definitively that "there is a heaven" and the experience changed his attitude - he no longer gets upset or angry. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The bright white light aligns with descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The tunnel experience parallels the transition between earthly and heavenly realms. The incredible peace and joy reflect biblical descriptions of God's presence. The encounter with deceased relatives suggests consciousness after death, consistent with biblical teaching about the soul's survival. The transformative aftereffects, particularly the loss of anger and increased peace, align with spiritual transformation described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks explicitly Christian content such as encounters with Jesus, angels, or clear heavenly imagery. The viewing of future world events suggests prophetic knowledge that scripture typically reserves for divine revelation. The strong desire to return through death rather than living out one's earthly purpose could be seen as conflicting with biblical teachings about the sanctity and purpose of earthly life. The lack of any judgment scene or life review with moral implications differs from some biblical descriptions of the afterlife. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest on operating table with clinical death for 8 minutes - clear medical crisis with monitoring | Observed removal of clothing, saw wife with appearance from past, saw father's jacket, bright light - multiple specific observations though lacking independent verification | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 0 | Watched removal of clothing | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1236 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1740 Benino NDE 3749 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1benino_nde.html | 1979 | 2008 | 4 | M |
Four-year-old Benino had a severe allergic reaction to Tussifargan cough medicine while ill with the flu. His tongue swelled dramatically, blocking his airway completely since his nasal passages were also blocked from the flu. He lost consciousness and was later taken to the hospital where he remained unconscious for about ten minutes before vomiting restored his breathing. During the experience, he found himself outside his body, rising in the air while watching his physical form on the bed. Everything then turned black and he entered a tunnel with brown, grey, and black mixed colors on the sides. He experienced no physical sensations - no sound, heat, hunger, weight, or emotions - only sight. He perceived weeks passing in the tunnel though only ten minutes elapsed. At the tunnel's end was a small light that grew larger. Outside the tunnel, he encountered a two-dimensional black silhouette figure that appeared like a comic strip character. This figure reached toward his left shoulder but before contact, he was pulled backward and returned through the tunnel to his body. The experience was forgotten until age thirteen when watching a documentary about NDEs triggered complete recall, causing him to faint from the emotional impact. He was traumatized for weeks afterward. Interestingly, as an adult atheist, he now interprets the experience as a culturally-influenced brain hallucination rather than a spiritual event, though he acknowledges its profound reality at the time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and tunnel with light at the end align with many biblical and traditional accounts of the soul leaving the body at death. The encounter with a mysterious figure could represent an angel or spiritual being. The sense of existing in pure consciousness without physical needs reflects biblical concepts of the spirit's independence from the body. The time distortion and otherworldly nature of the experience are consistent with encounters with the divine realm where earthly time has no meaning. Unbiblical elements: The figure's two-dimensional, comic-strip appearance is unusual and doesn't match biblical descriptions of angels or divine beings. The complete absence of positive emotions, love, or peace differs from most biblical encounters with the divine. The experiencer's later atheistic interpretation and belief that it was merely a hallucination contradicts the spiritual significance typically associated with such experiences in biblical contexts. The lack of any message, purpose, or transformation also differs from biblical encounters. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Severe allergic reaction with airway obstruction, unconscious for 10 minutes | Detailed tunnel description, encountered mysterious figure, time distortion experienced, but no verification possible given age | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 4 | 0 | Saw body from above | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 1237 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1622 Bill B NDE 3596 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bill_b_nde.html | 1975 | 2008 | M |
Bill B was a passenger in a truck driven by a friend late at night in June 1975. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to go off the road and flip end over end. Bill perceived time standing still and everything happening in slow motion during the accident. Everything then went black. During the experience, Bill saw a complete life review, including witnessing his own birth from his mother's body and the doctor delivering him. He viewed his entire life up to the moment of being in the truck. He then found himself in a tunnel floating with the most peaceful feeling he had ever experienced. At the end of the tunnel was a bright white light that he kept reaching for. Suddenly he was back in the truck, hanging upside down by his seatbelt. Both he and his friend survived and spent the night in the hospital. Bill acknowledges they had been drinking and smoking marijuana at the time. The experience left him with a sense of incredible peace and joy, feeling united with the world and understanding everything about the universe. He describes feeling the presence of beings and encountering a mystical presence, though he couldn't share the experience initially as he "could not tell anyone." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and bright light are consistent with many biblical accounts of divine encounters and the transition to the afterlife. The complete life review aligns with biblical concepts of judgment and accountability. The overwhelming peace surpasses understanding as described in Philippians. The sense of unity with creation and understanding of universal truths reflects moments of divine revelation. The transformative nature of the experience, leading to lasting spiritual impact, mirrors biblical encounters with the divine. Unbiblical elements: The use of alcohol and marijuana at the time of the experience could be seen as problematic from a biblical perspective, though it doesn't necessarily invalidate the spiritual nature of the event. The lack of explicitly Christian imagery or encounters with Jesus, angels, or God as traditionally understood in scripture is notable. The experience focuses more on personal peace and understanding rather than worship, repentance, or divine mission typically found in biblical encounters. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Severe truck accident with trauma requiring hospitalization | Life review including birth memory, tunnel with light, peaceful feeling, but no verification | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Complete life review | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1238 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1770 BJ Son NDE 3789 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bj_son_nde.html | 1975 | 2008 | M |
This secondhand account describes a child who was wading in a mountain river during summer when he hit a pothole and got caught in river rapids. His mother and a relative pulled him out and administered CPR to revive him. The child did not share his experience until later. During the drowning event, the child had an out-of-body experience where he saw his mother and relative from high above while he was underwater and could see up and down the river. He experienced incredible peace and a feeling of joy. He felt united with the world and suddenly seemed to understand everything about the universe. The experience included encountering a brilliant mystical light and a spiritual presence. He reached a boundary or limiting physical structure near the river and place of drowning, suggesting he remained in the vicinity of his physical body during the OBE. The experience had lasting effects, making him very sensitive to others and caring. He has had other spiritual experiences since then and developed heightened spiritual sensitivity. The parent reporting states it changed their son's life and opened up spiritual ideas, affirming that "there are miracles and a real spiritual realm." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during clinical death aligns with biblical concepts of the spirit's ability to exist independently of the body. The brilliant light corresponds to descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The profound peace and joy reflect the presence of the divine. The boundary or barrier he couldn't cross mirrors biblical accounts of being sent back to complete earthly purposes. The lasting transformation toward greater sensitivity and spirituality reflects the life-changing nature of genuine divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The account lacks specific Christian content such as encounters with Jesus, angels, or explicitly biblical imagery. The development of general "spiritual experiences" afterward without specified Christian context could include non-biblical spiritual practices. The description focuses on universal understanding and unity rather than personal relationship with God or Christ-centered transformation. The secondhand nature of the account may have filtered out explicitly religious content. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Drowning requiring CPR resuscitation indicates life-threatening event | Observed rescuers from above water while drowning, saw up and down river from elevated position | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw rescuers from above | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1239 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1489 Bob C NDE 75 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bob_c_nde.html | 1970 | 2008 | 19 | M |
Bob C, age 19, was on a scuba diving trip after staying up late drinking with little sleep. Despite warnings about cold water in May, he chose not to wear a wetsuit. During his first dive in 30 feet of water, having eaten no food and with his body burning calories to stay warm, he fainted underwater. His dive partner was unable to help as Bob panicked briefly upon realizing his predicament. He made the conscious decision to swallow water quickly to "get dying over with." He remained unconscious for two days before awakening in Methodist Hospital's ICU. During his NDE, Bob found himself walking on solid ground in a very bright, cloudy atmosphere, feeling compelled to go to one particular point. He briefly thought of loved ones but knew they would be okay. At an open doorway in a light-colored wall about 20 inches deep, he saw three ladies in long white robes with "Mona Lisa smiles." One lady was forward of the other two. Without words being spoken, he had the distinct impression they knew him. While in the doorway, he looked left and saw another doorway, suddenly feeling that "beyond that door is the answer to all questions." As he started to enter, the first woman communicated that although this was the right place, it wasn't his time yet. Despite overwhelming sadness at this message, he resigned himself to their wisdom and made a conscious decision to turn away. He describes never experiencing such bright, clean light or feeling so much love. The experience gave him insight into real values in life, eliminated his desire for physical possessions, and convinced him that suicide is never an option. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright, clean light aligns with biblical descriptions of heaven's glory and divine light. The three ladies in white robes could represent angels or heavenly beings described in scripture. The doorway to ultimate knowledge reflects biblical themes of divine wisdom and heavenly understanding. Being told it wasn't his time mirrors biblical accounts of people sent back to fulfill earthly purposes. The overwhelming love experienced reflects God's nature. The lasting transformation away from materialism toward spiritual values aligns with biblical teachings. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical accounts without contradicting scripture or introducing problematic elements. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clinical death from drowning, unconscious for 2 days in ICU | Detailed observations of beings, doorways, specific communication about timing, though no verification claimed | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/1/2025 | 3 | 0 | Three ladies in white robes | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1240 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1581 Bonnie C NDE 7180/3540 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_c_nde.html | 1948 | 2008 | 0 | F |
At three months old, Bonnie developed a dangerously high fever and was completely blue, not breathing, and limp when her mother found her. Her mother ran to a doctor's house across the street who revived her through mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The doctor later told the mother "if there ever was a miracle, this is it. We had a dead baby, but she is ok now." This experience was not revealed to Bonnie until she was 42 years old. From ages 4-9, Bonnie had a recurring nightly "dream" that she later recognized as memories of her infant NDE. The experience began with blackness that felt like liquid mercury, then a tiny speck of golden yellow light that grew and engulfed her, thrusting her forward. She found herself hovering over her house's rooftop with 360-degree vision, seeing weather-beaten shingles and thinking her father needed to replace them. She saw the entire neighborhood in extraordinary Technicolor - lush green lawns, maple trees with rainbow-colored autumn leaves, and the entire valley including landmarks like Main Street, church steeples, schools, and factories. Most strikingly, she saw "the flats" - a ten-acre parcel of black soil from an old Indian Reservation. The experience provided answers to questions that puzzled her for years - how could she have known what her neighborhood looked like from above, having never been more than inches off the ground as an infant? The colors were liquid-like in their purity and brightness, as if music might flow from them. She felt complete harmony, unity, belonging, and love rising from the ground itself. The experience imprinted at a cellular/DNA level and represents the single most transcendent reality of her entire life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The transition from death to spiritual awareness aligns with biblical teaching about consciousness surviving bodily death. The golden light and extraordinary colors reflect heavenly glory. The 360-degree vision and ability to see the entire valley from above demonstrates supernatural perception consistent with spiritual existence. The overwhelming sense of love, harmony, and belonging reflects the nature of God's presence. The miraculous revival after clinical death demonstrates divine intervention. Unbiblical elements: The recurring nature of the experience manifesting as childhood dreams is unusual though not contradictory to scripture. The lack of explicitly Christian imagery or divine beings differs from some biblical accounts. The description of the experience being imprinted at a cellular/DNA level uses modern language not found in scripture but doesn't contradict biblical truth. |
5 | Home | 10 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death from high fever - baby was blue, not breathing, limp, required resuscitation | Detailed observations of neighborhood from above including specific landmarks, autumn leaves, old Indian reservation | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw house and neighborhood from above | 0.00 | Dr. M | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1241 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1581 Bonnie C NDE 7180/3540 (Experience 2) | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_c_nde.html | 2014 | 2014-03-05 | 2014 | 70 | F |
On March 5, 2014, Bonnie experienced episodes over four hours of feeling like she would pass out or die, accompanied by flashes of heat that felt like her blood was on fire. She called 911 and was taken to the ER where she was attached to cardiac telemetry. While alone in the room, she watched her EKG readout suddenly flatline. She was instantly out of her body, with her heart stopped for 60 seconds before resuscitation with an external pacer device. She was diagnosed with complete heart block requiring a permanent pacemaker. During the 60-second experience, Bonnie found herself without an earthly body, aware only through sight and mindfulness, positioned centrally in a doorframe opening into another realm. The space was completely filled with white light - not sunlight but a pure, pleasant, embracing white light. The only other feature was a black pathway about a foot wide extending endlessly in front of her. She felt curiosity about the pathway, wondering where it led and if she should do something, comparing it mentally to airport people-mover devices. She experienced a sense of being more real than life in her body, with no fear or anxiety, enjoying the experience immensely. When emergency staff attached the external pacer, her EKG pattern returned and she was immediately transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital for pacemaker insertion. The experience completely eliminated her fear of death, which she now sees only as a transition. She remembers the entire event as if "burned" into her brain like a photograph. The experience confirmed her Christian faith that earthly life is "not our home" and eternity awaits after leaving the body. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The white light aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's glory. The doorframe or threshold represents the transition between earthly and heavenly realms. The black pathway could symbolize the valley of the shadow of death or the narrow path to life. The complete absence of fear in death's presence reflects Psalm 23. The sense of being more real and alive outside the body confirms biblical teaching about spiritual existence. The lasting elimination of death anxiety reflects victory over death through faith. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical understanding without introducing problematic elements. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest with flatline on telemetry monitor, complete heart block diagnosed | Saw specific white light realm and black pathway, unique observation of 60-second duration | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 1 | White light realm with black pathway | 0.00 | ER Doctor and staff | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||
| 1242 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1643 Antonio C NDE 3638 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1antonio_c_nde.html | 2008 | 2008-05-26 | 2008 | M |
Antonio was riding his motorcycle at high speed at night on May 26, 2008, when he had to swerve around a car with no lights. He cannot remember the actual accident but assumes he crashed at high speed without a helmet, hitting his head. He has no memory of the impact or falling but remembers talking to himself that he had "really messed up big time." During the experience, Antonio found himself in a large, dark space with no walls or limitations, filled with many small yellow lights. He saw two men sitting at a big table wearing purple coveralls with strange symbols on their chests. He assumed they were Jesus and St. Peter. He walked toward them but the distance remained unchanged. Eventually he sat in a chair in front of them without any words being spoken. He heard someone walking behind him, and both men looked to see who it was. Before he could turn around, St. Peter called him and they moved, turning left. He looked back trying to see who was coming but couldn't see them, then found himself calling his wife about the accident. Throughout the experience, Antonio was talking to himself about being dead, surprised to be meeting Jesus and St. Peter. He was surprised heaven was dark rather than blue with angels playing music as he had expected. He wasn't scared at any time and felt himself playing around with the situation, joking about how bad the accident must have been. Antonio emphasizes this was weird for him as he doesn't believe in these things and is not religious. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with two figures identified as Jesus and St. Peter aligns with Christian beliefs about meeting biblical figures in the afterlife. The sense of entering a vast space beyond earthly limitations reflects biblical concepts of the spiritual realm. The awareness of being dead and meeting religious figures shows recognition of Christian afterlife concepts. The lack of fear despite the serious situation could reflect the peace that comes with divine presence. Unbiblical elements: The dark environment contradicts typical biblical descriptions of heaven as filled with light. The purple coveralls with strange symbols don't match biblical descriptions of heavenly beings. The casual, joking attitude about death and the afterlife differs from the reverence typically shown in biblical encounters. The experiencer's non-religious stance and disbelief in "these things" suggests rejection of the spiritual significance of his own experience. |
5 | Unknown | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | High-speed motorcycle accident without helmet, head injury | Saw two specific figures at table, heard someone walking behind, movement to left | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Two men at table | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 1243 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1478 Archie M NDE 3455 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1archie_m_nde.html | 1984 | 1984-08-23 | 2008 | M |
On August 23, 1984, Archie was in a car accident and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. He was clinically dead for eight minutes before resuscitation, making him the longest dead person brought back to life in Australian medical history at that time. The doctors only attempted resuscitation because they misheard how long he had been dead - had they known it was eight minutes, they wouldn't have tried. During his NDE, Archie saw the Light and traveled toward it automatically, finding himself in a beautiful field of golden grasses. Five or six people were waiting for him, whom he later identified through old photographs as deceased relatives from Scotland, though he didn't recognize some at the time. He was shown a magnificent gold-colored city with universities of learning. He felt a powerful, God-like being at his immediate side. Though he was only gone eight minutes, it felt like he spent a full hour there. He was told to go back, do important work, and use his previously wasted life to do good for others. He felt a hard return to his body with slow initial recovery, becoming well after two months. The experience transformed his life dramatically - within 18 months of learning guitar, he toured with a famous Australian band overseas including the US. He started a charity for homeless teens in Melbourne, running over 3000 km and raising two million dollars, meeting the Prime Minister and State Premiers. He also played football for South Melbourne (now Sydney Swans). He has made it his life's work to inform others about his NDE and do only good deeds, stating he doesn't want resuscitation next time as he wants to return to that place. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light and automatic travel toward it align with biblical descriptions of divine light. The field of golden grasses and magnificent city reflect biblical imagery of heaven and the New Jerusalem. Meeting deceased relatives supports biblical teaching about consciousness after death. The powerful God-like presence at his side clearly indicates divine encounter. Being given a mission to do good works aligns with biblical purpose. The complete life transformation reflects biblical conversion experiences. Unbiblical elements: The description of universities of learning in heaven, while not contradicting scripture, isn't specifically biblical. The time distortion (hour felt like eight minutes) is unusual though not problematic. The strong desire to return through death rather than completing earthly purpose could be seen as conflicting with biblical values about life's sanctity. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinically dead for 8 minutes after car accident, longest revival in Australian medical history | Saw specific deceased relatives later identified in photos, golden city with universities, God-like presence | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Deceased relatives waiting | 1.00 | Emergency doctors | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1244 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1713 Armandina G NDE 3714 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1armandina_g_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-01-01 | 2008 | F |
On New Year's Eve 1997, Armandina was at a party feeling depressed about relationship problems. Over five hours, she drank heavily from a liter of vodka, eventually consuming dangerous amounts. She fell unconscious, vomiting and hitting the cement garage floor hard. Her blood alcohol level reached 0.18 at only 115 pounds body weight. While others wanted to let her sleep it off, one friend recognized the severity and insisted on taking her to the emergency room against everyone else's advice. The doctor later said he was shocked she survived given her tiny frame, lack of food, and extreme intoxication. During her unconscious state, while people debated whether to take her to the hospital, Armandina had a profound experience. She suddenly became completely sober and normal in consciousness, though she couldn't determine her physical position. A being with a slow, gentle, commanding voice asked her: "Do you want to come or do you want to stay?" making hand motions from forward to back. She felt the invitation clearly though she only heard rather than saw the gestures. She contemplated accepting death, thinking she wouldn't have to worry about bills, boys, or debt anymore. She reasoned aloud: "If I go I would not have to worry about bills, boys, debt or anything" but then said "I'm too young to die." Most importantly, she couldn't let Amy, who had recently lost her godfather and survived a near-fatal accident, live with the guilt of being the only one who tried to save her. In an instant, she returned to hearing everyone talk. The being's presence was calming, soothing, and made her feel privileged and honored to be given such a choice. She was bedridden for four days afterward. The experience changed her perspective on God, making her believe she should rely more on her own strength and only call on God in true life-or-death situations. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with a commanding yet gentle being offering a choice between life and death could represent an angel or divine messenger. The consciousness existing independently during physical crisis aligns with biblical understanding of the soul. The consideration of others' wellbeing (Amy's potential guilt) over self reflects Christian love and sacrifice. The calm, peaceful presence mirrors biblical descriptions of divine encounters. Being given a choice rather than judgment shows divine mercy. Unbiblical elements: The context of extreme intoxication raises concerns from a biblical perspective about altered consciousness. The resulting belief that she should rely on herself rather than God contradicts biblical teaching about continual dependence on God. The idea that God should only be called upon in extreme situations opposes biblical instruction to pray without ceasing and maintain constant communion with God. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Life-threatening alcohol poisoning with 0.18 BAC at 115 lbs, required emergency treatment | Heard specific question about coming or staying, perceived hand gestures without seeing them | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 1 | Being offering choice | 0.00 | Emergency doctor | Low Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||
| 1245 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1790 Atana NDE 3814 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1atana_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-08-17 | 2008 | F |
On August 17, 2007, Atana experienced a severe insulin reaction causing dangerously low blood sugar. She became unconscious and unable to move or speak. Emergency personnel transported her to the hospital where she was resuscitated. This was her second such experience, having had a similar NDE at age 35. During the experience, she saw herself bathed in bright light and surrounded by twelve beings in white garments standing in a circle with her in the middle. These beings appeared to be record-keepers of the universe who communicated telepathically. They informed her that shadow people in the corner of her backyard could not approach her because she had done 108 good things in her lifetime. The beings seemed to be in charge of the universe and kept records of all human beings. Communication was telepathic - quicker and clearer than normal speech. When she returned to her body, she was in the emergency room surrounded by medical staff with "a bit of commotion going on." She could also hear and see the ambulance personnel, with one woman commenting on her beautiful matching finger and toenails. The experience left her feeling tremendous peace, calm, and like she had a big learning experience. She feels more forgiving toward family and friends, and many of her simple wishes now seem to happen quickly. Most significantly, she learned that dying is not bad or scary. She states she "just seems to know" the reality of what happened. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The twelve beings in white garments could represent the twelve apostles or heavenly elders described in Revelation. The bright light aligns with divine glory. The concept of good deeds being recorded reflects the biblical books of life and judgment. The telepathic communication mirrors spiritual understanding beyond human language. The peace and transformation toward forgiveness reflect fruits of spiritual encounter. Protection from dark forces due to righteousness has biblical precedent. Unbiblical elements: The specific number 108 good deeds suggests a karmic or Eastern religious counting system rather than biblical grace. The shadow people in the backyard imply ongoing territorial spiritual beings which, while biblical acknowledges spiritual warfare, the presentation seems more occult than biblical. The suggestion that wishes now manifest could lean toward new age manifestation rather than prayer and God's will. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 14 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Severe insulin reaction requiring emergency treatment and resuscitation | Specific observation of 12 beings in circle, 108 good deeds mentioned, heard comment about matching nails | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Twelve beings in white | 0.00 | Emergency staff | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1246 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1746 Audie M NDE 3750 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1audie_m_nde.html | 1960 | 2008 | F |
In 1960, young Audie had a very high temperature from Scarlet Fever and was hospitalized. She was later told she nearly died. During the crisis, she had an out-of-body experience where she floated above her body and discovered she could see through walls. Her mother had bought pears as a special treat since they normally couldn't afford them, but Audie was too sick to eat them. During her OBE, she saw nurses in their canteen eating her pears while saying how sick she was and that she wouldn't need them. She loved pears and felt angry about this. She then traveled to her home where she saw her parents getting ready to come to the hospital, noting specifically the dress her mother was wearing. She tried to tell them about the pears but they couldn't see or hear her. She could see everywhere, through walls, with complete 360-degree vision. She felt peaceful, curious, and interested in everything happening around her earthly body while enjoying the floating sensation and ability to go wherever she wished. Eventually, she floated directly above her body alone in the room and had to decide whether to return or not. She chose to go back though she doesn't know why. When she told her mother about the experience, her mother was skeptical but had to acknowledge that Audie knew about the dress she wore at home and couldn't explain how. Her mother confirmed the pears were mysteriously missing. However, her mother told her not to tell anyone else as they would think she was mad. The experience changed Audie's perspective, showing her that her parents, particularly her mother, loved her very much, as she had always felt unloved as a child. Nearly fifty years later, she remembers it as clearly as when it happened. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during life-threatening illness aligns with biblical concepts of the spirit's independence from the body. The ability to see through walls and have supernatural perception reflects spiritual sight. The peaceful feeling and freedom from physical constraints mirror descriptions of spiritual existence. The choice to return suggests divine permission rather than her time to die. The lasting clarity of the memory suggests genuine spiritual experience. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks explicit spiritual or religious content - no divine beings, light, or heavenly realms typically associated with biblical accounts. The focus on earthly concerns (the pears) rather than spiritual matters is unusual. The mother's instruction to hide the experience suggests lack of understanding of potential spiritual significance. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 16 | 31 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Near-fatal high fever from Scarlet Fever requiring hospitalization | Saw nurses eating pears in canteen, saw mother's specific dress at home, both verified afterward | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Nurses eating pears in canteen | 1.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1247 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1569 Baldwin R NDE 3517 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1baldwin_r_nde.html | 1968 | 2008 | M |
In May 1968, during Army basic training, Baldwin developed pneumonia after spending eight hours cleaning pots in extreme kitchen heat. Having suffered from asthma all his life, he initially thought it was an asthma attack. That night he became delirious with a temperature of 108°F, babbling and moaning enough to wake half the barracks. A drill sergeant immediately drove him to the base hospital where he lost consciousness in the waiting room. During his NDE, Baldwin found himself lying on cold, wet ground that sloped upward. Using all his strength to stand, he realized he was in a tunnel. He saw numerous people ahead and an old lady approached him - whom he identified thirty years later as his mother's Aunt Mary. She led him through the tunnel past other people to a soldier in formal uniform with decorations and spats/leggings that seemed strange and unlike modern uniforms. Aunt Mary then led him toward a bright light that grew brighter as they approached. Through an arch or gate, he saw many people smiling. He was then returned to the soldier who asked if he wanted to stay or go back. Baldwin said he wanted to go back. The soldier beckoned to another soldier who appeared to be an officer in a trench coat, hat, and leggings, who also asked if he was sure he wanted to return. Baldwin confirmed yes. He then awoke to a female lieutenant nurse shaking him, was put in a cold shower, and recovered in five days. Thirty years later at a cousin's wedding, Baldwin learned his grandfather's brother had been killed in WWI. When shown a picture, he recognized the uniform with leggings. He later identified the officer as General John O'Ryan, Commander of the 27th Division (formerly New York National Guard), and claims to have pictures proving these identifications. The experience came together for him while stuck in traffic in a New York tunnel in 1973, and fully crystallized after hearing a talk show about NDEs. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel experience reflects transition between earthly and heavenly realms. The bright light and archway with smiling people aligns with biblical descriptions of heaven's joy and light. Meeting deceased relatives supports consciousness after death. Being given a choice to return suggests divine mercy and unfinished earthly purpose. The verifiable identifications of deceased relatives unknown to him suggests genuine spiritual encounter. Unbiblical elements: The military theme with soldiers as guides rather than angels or religious figures is unusual, though not necessarily contradictory to scripture. The gradual understanding over thirty years rather than immediate spiritual comprehension differs from typical biblical revelations. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 16 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Life-threatening pneumonia with 108°F fever, delirium, and loss of consciousness | Identified unknown deceased relatives from photos 30 years later, specific military uniforms with period details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 4 | 1 | Aunt Mary | 1.00 | Cousins | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1248 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1505 Barbara C NDE 25 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1barbara_c_nde.html | 1990 | 2008 | F |
In September 1990, Barbara was undergoing surgery to remove her gall bladder when she experienced complications. She remembers rolling over, then felt herself being pulled backwards toward the ceiling at great speed. Looking down, she saw a person on an operating table covered in green drapes and realized it was her own body. She felt no remorse at leaving it. She was pulled backwards again at tremendous speed through complete blackness - a darkness she had never seen before. She was terrified and reached out trying to grab something to stop herself, but there was only blackness. The experience could have lasted seconds or years - time seemed not to exist. Then she heard a sound telling her to "Go Back." The voice was neither male nor female but was somewhat like music. The next thing she remembers was hearing voices telling her to breathe, with significant commotion occurring around her. The emergency staff were frantically attaching monitoring equipment. Her body felt like it was made of light - it still felt like a body but when she looked at it, it wasn't really there. The experience was described as totally mind-blowing, fantastic, and supernatural. The experience transformed her significantly. She became less rushed and panicky, with people mattering much more. She felt she had a purpose in life. She developed unusual abilities afterward: knowing when the phone would ring or friends would visit, feeling things about people, having a tremendous urge to heal, and seeing people's auras. Electronic devices would activate as she passed - radios turning on and light bulbs blowing when she touched switches. However, she cannot tolerate loud noises and bright lights since the experience. She has helped many people who seek her out, though some think she's crazy. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during surgery aligns with the spirit's ability to exist independently. The commanding voice telling her to return could represent divine intervention. The transformation toward valuing people over material things reflects biblical priorities. The lasting sense of life purpose aligns with divine calling. The darkness could represent the valley of the shadow of death before reaching light. Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic abilities, aura reading, and electronic interference effects lean toward new age or occult practices rather than biblical spiritual gifts. The healing urge without Christian context could involve non-biblical energy healing. The musical quality of the voice, while not contradictory, differs from typical biblical divine communication. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Surgery complication during gall bladder removal requiring emergency intervention | Saw self on operating table with green drapes, heard command to return | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw body on operating table | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1249 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1710 Belen NDE 3647 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1belen_nde.html | 1974 | 2008 | 3 | F |
In 1974, three-year-old Belen was getting out of her father's car when she fell onto the asphalt, became unconscious, and was declared clinically dead. During this time, she had an experience she remembers vividly as though it happened yesterday, though she was unsure whether it was a dream or unconscious state. She found herself alone in a forest with very tall trees and abundant light, probably sunlight streaming through the branches. She was walking quietly through the greenery, feeling an indescribable peace. The environment appeared to be autumn with brilliant light like the sun shining through the trees. She felt much peace and serenity and did not want to return. The peace she experienced was so profound that decades later she still recalls it with perfect clarity. The experience has had lasting effects on her life. She has always believed the accident changed her life fundamentally. She developed precognitive abilities, often knowing when accidents or deaths would occur around her. She has also occasionally seen other people's lives and has had various paranormal experiences throughout her life. She has shared the experience many times, with some believing her and others not. Remarkably, she had a similar experience years later when she fainted and was unconscious for ten minutes. The same vision returned - she was a child again in the same forest. When nurses revived her, it felt as though they entered her dream. The consistency of the repeated experience and the lasting memory "as distinct as if it happened yesterday" suggest something beyond ordinary unconsciousness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant light streaming through trees could represent divine light and God's presence in creation. The profound, indescribable peace aligns with the peace that surpasses understanding described in Philippians. The forest setting with autumn colors reflects the beauty of God's creation and could symbolize a form of paradise. The lasting life transformation suggests genuine spiritual encounter. Unbiblical elements: The development of precognitive abilities and seeing others' lives suggests divination or fortune-telling, which scripture prohibits. The paranormal experiences mentioned without Christian context could involve occult practices. The absence of explicitly divine beings, messages, or Christian imagery in the experience differs from many biblical encounters. |
5 | Unknown | 10 | 6 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Car accident with clinical death declared at age 3 | Consistent forest vision that repeated years later during another unconscious episode | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Forest with light | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 1250 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1654 Bridget F NDE 3648 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bridget_f_nde.html | 1995 | 1995-04-23 | 2008 | F |
Bridget was driving when she lost control of her vehicle on a gravel road. The car rolled multiple times down an embankment. During the accident, she experienced leaving her body and entering what she described as a flying dream state. She was pulled upward through space and encountered a vortex with a hole in the sky surrounded by clouds and lightning-like plasma. She saw brilliant light and orbs of different colors. She prostrated before what she perceived as God and experienced a life review showing all her actions from God's perspective. A being of light, which she identified as Christ, took her pain and told her she was forgiven. She received universal knowledge about cosmology, consciousness, and the nature of existence. Upon returning to her body, she consciously traveled through her nervous system to restart her bodily functions. She suffered severe injuries including a shattered hip, punctured lung, and multiple fractures but recovered after extensive surgery and rehabilitation. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains strong biblical themes including encountering God as brilliant light, meeting Christ who provided forgiveness and took on her suffering, experiencing divine love and compassion, undergoing a moral life review, and receiving special knowledge. The prostration before God and recognition of divine authority align with biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: The description of reincarnation concepts, the universe's cyclical nature (big bang to big stop), and some new age terminology about energy and consciousness diverge from orthodox Christian theology. However, the core experience centers on divine forgiveness and Christ's redemptive role. |
5 | Other | 5 | 18 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Severe car accident with multiple rollovers, life-threatening injuries | Out-of-body observation of accident scene, verified presence of state trooper, awareness while unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw car accident from above | 1.00 | State trooper | Moderately Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1251 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1649 Cabell M NDE 3642 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cabell_m_nde.html | 1976 | 2008 | M |
Cabell experienced clinical death during surgery in 1976 and was resuscitated. His experience was not of the mind but what he believes to be of the soul and spirit. He encountered a huge light and understood that life in the body is for learning. He was shown that when souls leave bodies at death, they continue to another dimension to learn even more without recollection of past or future. Souls remain everlasting, like newer car models improving over time. He saw a brilliant unearthly light and experienced incredible joy, peace, and unity with the universe. He received knowledge that souls are meant to learn and experience everything possible to progress to the next level after earthly life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes encountering divine light, understanding of eternal soul/spirit, life review showing purpose of earthly existence, otherworldly realm, receiving special knowledge about afterlife, and lasting spiritual transformation. The concept of continued existence after death aligns with biblical teaching. Unbiblical elements: The description of souls progressing through multiple incarnations like "newer car models" suggests reincarnation, which contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The absence of Christ or God as personal beings differs from biblical accounts. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Clinical death during surgery requiring resuscitation | General spiritual insights but limited specific veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Understanding of soul progression | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 6 | ||||||||||
| 1252 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1645 Cara NDE 3637 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cara_nde.html | 1990 | 1990-02-11 | 2008 | F |
After a craniotomy for fractured skull and severed artery, Cara's body hovered between life and death for two days while her spirit left it. She looked down at her injured body without concern, perceiving it as merely a vehicle for Earth school. She found herself in a place of pure love, kindness, compassion, and knowing. She perceived beings as masses of connected energy and communicated telepathically. She experienced a life review of this and past lives, acting as her own judge. After deliberation with other beings including what she perceived as God, she chose to return to complete her Earth school mission, particularly for her children. She had knowledge of reincarnation and the big picture of past, present, and future. Upon returning, she felt her spirit cuddling back into her body. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience, encountering divine presence/God, life review with moral evaluation, beings of light, choice about returning to life, and transformation of values. The emphasis on love and compassion aligns with biblical teachings. Unbiblical elements: Strong emphasis on reincarnation and past lives contradicts biblical teaching. The concept of "Earth school" and choosing incarnations differs from biblical understanding of life's purpose and God's sovereignty. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 14 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Craniotomy for fractured skull and severed artery, life-threatening | Out-of-body observation, awareness during unconsciousness, telepathic communication | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw own body from above | 0.00 | Medical team | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1253 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1797 Carl G NDE 3824 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carl_g_nde.html | 2020 | 2008 | M |
Carl fell asleep while driving through the Santa Cruz mountains and crashed into telephone poles at 60-70 mph. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a nurse and her husband. During his NDE, he watched his car crash from outside his body, was shot through a tunnel of light, and stood before Christ who showed him his entire life. Christ told him it wasn't his time and that he would have a son (which came true three years later to the day). He received a message from Christ to tell everyone: "They must learn to love all that is around you. They must learn to love our God OR return to this world and live life all over again." After the experience, he became a known Christian artist and has saved five lives. He had a premonition of this event two weeks prior when "the sleeper woke up" and the devil tried to turn him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Christ, tunnel of light leading to divine presence, comprehensive life review, prophetic message about future son (fulfilled), emphasis on love of God and others as central message, spiritual transformation, and calling to share the gospel message. The warning about returning to live life again could be interpreted as spiritual death rather than reincarnation. Unbiblical elements: The suggestion of returning to "live life all over again" could imply reincarnation, though it might also mean spiritual consequences. The experience is otherwise strongly Christ-centered and biblically aligned. |
5 | Other | 5 | 18 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 12 | High-speed collision with telephone poles, presumed dead at scene | Out-of-body observation of accident, prophetic knowledge of future son verified | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Watched car crash from outside body | 1.00 | Nurse at scene | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1254 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1616 Carol M NDE 3557 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carol_m_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-11-24 | 2008 | F |
During childbirth under anesthesia, Carol experienced an NDE where she found herself in a white space with a presence that explained her spiritual doubts through telepathy and images. She understood that everything good and bad happens for a purpose, that God hopes the devil will understand His great love, and when this happens, the world system will end. She learned that God is everywhere, even in the smallest particle of matter. She understood how children's brains learn slowly and that death is harder on those left behind. She felt extreme love and peace like a child in a mother's lap. When she thought of her family, she began returning to consciousness, moving between the peaceful white space and the painful birthing room. She saw the Arabic word "Bismillah" (in the name of God) floating in space as her daughter was born. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encounter with divine presence, understanding of God's love and omnipresence, recognition of good and evil's purpose, experience of divine peace and love. The vision of God's hope for even the devil's redemption reflects divine mercy. Unbiblical elements: The concept that the devil will eventually understand God's love and the world will end differs from biblical eschatology. Some new age elements about consciousness and matter containing God. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 6 | Childbirth with anesthesia, fear of not waking up | Awareness of surroundings while unconscious, heard conversations in multiple languages | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard mother speaking Spanish and doctor speaking English | 1.00 | Moderately Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1255 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1592 Carolyn H NDE 16013 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carolyn_h_nde.html | 2008 | 2008-03-08 | 2014 | F |
Carolyn was found very sick by her daughter and rushed to the hospital where she spent seven days in the intensive care unit. During her NDE, she looked into a huge kaleidoscope with soft blue, pink, and yellow colors spinning, followed by a big pop and then blackness. A bright soft light appeared in the distance with a figure that came closer, revealing itself as God. Standing before her were her deceased mother, father, and brother, all appearing decades younger. God told her she was not ready to come home. She awoke surrounded by her living family. This brief but profound experience reinforced her belief in a higher power and the continuation of consciousness after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with God appearing in bright light, meeting deceased family members in younger/perfected forms, being told by God it wasn't her time to die, and the profound lasting impact affirming faith in God and afterlife. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience aligns well with biblical accounts of divine encounters and the promise of resurrection to perfected bodies. |
4 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Seven days in intensive care unit with life-threatening illness | Saw deceased family members, encountered God figure | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw deceased family members | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1256 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1734 Cathleen C NDE 3735 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cathleen_c_nde.html | 1972 | 2008 | F |
Cathleen was intentionally poisoned with strychnine in a soft drink. After losing consciousness, she descended rapidly into total darkness and silence, finding herself in the deepest void she had ever experienced. She realized she was dead, that God was real, but she was not with Him. She heard countless souls weeping and wailing in anguish - millions of voices in unbearable torment. When she screamed "GOD, HELP ME," a gigantic hand lifted her out of the abyss. She then encountered beings who knew and loved her, including possibly her grandmother. She had an extensive conversation with "Him" (God/Christ) who infused her with incredible love and explained she was created by Him and deeply loved despite feeling undeserving. She was shown a hall with millions of doorways representing choices for reincarnation. She chose to return to say goodbye to her parents and immediately regretted giving up heaven. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Recognition of God's reality, experience of hell/separation from God with weeping souls (matching biblical descriptions), divine rescue through prayer, encounter with God who expressed creating her and loving her, understanding of free will and choice. Unbiblical elements: The presentation of reincarnation as multiple doorways to choose from for being "born again out of the womb of some woman" directly contradicts biblical teaching of one life followed by judgment. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 16 | 31 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Intentional strychnine poisoning confirmed after incident | Descent to hell-like realm, encounter with divine being, life choice presented | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 1257 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1732 Cathy B NDE 3732 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cathy_b_nde.html | 1978 | 2008 | F |
As a child, Cathy was hiding from an abductor in trees when she suffocated from covering her mouth and nose to avoid detection. She experienced clinical death with cessation of breathing. Her entire life flashed before her, including pre-birth memories. She left her body and looked down at herself without fear, thinking her attacker would leave and she'd breathe again. She was pulled toward a brilliant white light where she saw the outline of adult figures. After a brief moment, she was pulled back to her body and began breathing again. The attacker had left and it was now dark. The experience gave her lasting spiritual awareness and psychic abilities including ESP and premonitions. She could see her life through others' eyes during the life review, understanding how her actions affected them. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience, brilliant divine light, life review showing moral consequences of actions, encounter with spiritual beings, and profound spiritual transformation. The acceptance of death and peace during the experience aligns with biblical promises. Unbiblical elements: Pre-birth memories and subsequent psychic abilities (ESP, premonitions) are not typically biblical, though some prophets had visions. |
5 | Other | 5 | 14 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Clinical death from suffocation during criminal attack | Out-of-body observation, saw brilliant light and beings | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw self from above during attack | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1258 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1600 Bonnie G NDE 3564 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_g_nde.html | 1978 | 2008 | F |
Bonnie's van rolled multiple times after she lost control on a gravel road. She left her body and traveled through a starry tunnel/portal to a void of indigo blue. She encountered 3-4 presences including her brother Terry who had died a year prior. They communicated telepathically that it wasn't her time and she had much left to do. Her brother confirmed he chose to go when asked, but she wasn't meant to die yet. She experienced incredible peace, joy, and unity before being sent back. Years later, when her father was dying, she was present as she had foreseen during her NDE. After his death, she experienced a spiritual journey with him as a manta ray in the ocean and flying over sacred places on earth before he departed to the sky. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience, tunnel of light, encounter with deceased loved one, divine timing of death ("not your time"), profound peace and joy in the spiritual realm, and lasting spiritual transformation with reduced fear of death. Unbiblical elements: The concept of choosing when to die and return suggests a level of autonomy over death that differs from biblical sovereignty of God. The post-death journey with her father as a manta ray contains shamanic/new age elements. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Vehicle rolled 4-6 times, head trauma, severe injuries | Encountered deceased brother, received information about timing | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Foreknowledge of being present at father's death | 1.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1259 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1614 Bonnie J NDE 3588 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bonnie_j_nde.html | 1977 | 1977-05-17 | 2008 | 23 | F |
At age 6-8, Bonnie received a premonition that she would face a life-or-death choice before age 24. This prophecy was fulfilled when she was struck by a boat while water skiing at approximately 35 mph. She suffered severe injuries including lacerated liver and kidney, severed muscle wall, and extensive lacerations. During her NDE, she floated in brilliant white light feeling incredible love and peace. She sensed God's presence and was asked if she was ready to die. She was shown her graveside with her two young children crying beside her husband. Knowing her children needed her, she chose to return. She was then propelled through the water to the surface. The experience confirmed God's existence and that she was created and deeply loved by Him. She feels her time will end once her children are settled in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Prophetic dream fulfilled precisely, encounter with God in brilliant light, experience of divine love and peace, moral choice about life and death, vision of future (graveside), and profound lasting faith in God. The sovereignty of God over life and death is acknowledged. Unbiblical elements: The concept of having a predetermined choice about dying suggests more autonomy than typically biblical. Some elements about choosing incarnations mentioned in the full account. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 42 | Exceptional Evidence | 14 | Boat impact at 35mph, lacerated organs, should have died | Childhood prophecy fulfilled exactly, vision of children at grave | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Life vest completely waterlogged | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 1 | Childhood premonition fulfilled | 1.00 | Doctor and nurse at lakeside | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||
| 1260 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1444 Brenda E NDE 165 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brenda_e_nde.html | 1979 | 2008 | F |
Brenda was doing backflips in a park when she attempted one over her boyfriend and landed on her head, knocking herself unconscious. She experienced total blackness and found herself suspended in a black funnel. She could control her movements, slowly drifting up and down the sides of the funnel. As she moved higher, she drifted faster around the sides. Eventually she stayed near the top, continuously drifting until she slowly came to a halt and opened her eyes. Her boyfriend reported she had gone into convulsions and appeared lifeless. Emergency room doctors found no injuries despite the severity of the accident. This ended her acrobatic activities permanently. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of consciousness continuing after physical trauma and the tunnel-like structure could represent a transition between life and death states. The lack of injury despite severe impact could be seen as divine protection. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the experience lacks typical biblical elements like encountering God, angels, or having a life review. |
5 | Hospital | 3 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 2 | Head impact causing convulsions and unconsciousness | Awareness during unconsciousness but no specific observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 1261 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1799 Brian C NDE 3826 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brian_c_nde.html | 1989 | 1989-10-03 | 2008 | 18 | M |
Brian suffered a severe motorcycle accident at age 18, breaking his right femur in two places, rupturing his spleen, and suffering a compound fracture of his left wrist. In the emergency room, he experienced looking down on himself from above, observing medical staff cutting off his clothes and inserting a catheter, with no pain. Everything appeared vivid white and three-dimensional. Two days later, while suffering from pneumonia, he had a vision of an Olympic-sized pool where his deceased uncle (who died when Brian was 5) appeared. They jumped off the diving board together, and his uncle told him everything would be okay and he would live. He felt profound peace, joy, and happiness. The experience changed his spiritual life dramatically, leading to regular church attendance and deep faith in God's love. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience during trauma, encounter with deceased family member in peaceful setting, message of survival and hope, brilliant white light suggesting divine presence, and lasting spiritual transformation with increased faith and church involvement. Unbiblical elements: Communication with the deceased, while occurring in this experience, is generally discouraged in scripture (Deuteronomy 18:11), though there are biblical exceptions like Samuel appearing to Saul. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Multiple severe injuries including ruptured spleen, broken bones, pneumonia | Out-of-body observation of emergency room, encounter with deceased uncle | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed emergency room procedures from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1262 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1747 Brian G NDE 3751 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brian_g_nde.html | 2008 | 2008-05-13 | 2008 | M |
Brian, a registered nurse, was broadsided at 55 mph and ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, his body bounced off the other car and landed in the road. He was transported by helicopter to a trauma center with numerous injuries including closed head injury and collapsed lungs. During his near-death state, a male presence asked if he wanted to stay or come with him. Brian saw himself lying unconscious on a stretcher or bed. He chose to stay because his wife and children needed him. The being showed compassion and told him that though it would be difficult, everything would be okay in the end. There was a strong sense of peace. Despite having no memory of his month-long hospital stay due to head injury, he clearly remembers this experience and told his wife about it while still intubated on day 2-3 of hospitalization. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Choice between life and death presented by spiritual being, out-of-body observation of physical form, message of hope and assurance, profound peace, and the prioritization of family responsibility aligning with biblical values. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience aligns with biblical concepts of divine compassion and the importance of family responsibilities. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 12 | Ejected from vehicle at 55mph, multiple severe injuries, helicopter transport | Out-of-body observation, clear memory despite head injury amnesia | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Closed head injury | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw self on stretcher/bed while unconscious | 1.00 | Wife | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||
| 1263 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1496 Brian K NDE 41 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brian_k_nde.html | 1971 | 1971-11-12 | 2008 | M |
Brian was violently attacked with metal pipes and a stiletto that punctured his lung and cut an artery from his liver. Upon leaving his body, he encountered beings in darkness who told him not to go to the light. He passed through a tunnel with stars or spirits around him and met a man who guided his life review, which appeared like a model railway city below. He stood before the Creator, experiencing overwhelming love, peace, and understanding. He encountered twelve non-human beings with large heads and eyes who were there to help, with a spirit above them communicating meanings. He learned that love is the answer and that the biblical description of God doesn't relate to the true Creator. He was given a choice to live or die and shown a vision of his future son Mike with an injury, which motivated his return. He later developed psychic abilities including accurate visions of future events. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Tunnel of light, life review, encounter with divine Creator, emphasis on love as central truth, choice about life and death, prophetic vision of future son, and spiritual transformation. The experience of standing before the Creator aligns with biblical judgment scenes. Unbiblical elements: The statement that biblical descriptions don't relate to the true Creator contradicts scripture. The twelve non-human beings with large heads are not described in biblical texts. Development of psychic abilities is discouraged in scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 20 | 46 | Exceptional Evidence | 16 | Stiletto wound puncturing lung and cutting liver artery | Detailed life review, encounter with Creator, prophetic vision of son | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Prophetic vision of future son | 1.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 1264 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1659 Brian NDE 3656 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1brian_nde_3656.html | 1970 | 2008 | 8 | M |
Brian had two NDEs. At age 8, he experienced premonitions of death for a week before his appendix ruptured. An entity visited him nightly, warning of impending death. After 24+ hours with a ruptured appendix and near death, he prayed to Jesus while looking at a crucifix, asking to either die or be healed. Immediately, a nurse entered to remove his tubes, saying he was getting better. He credits Jesus with saving him. At age 24, during a motorcycle accident where he hit a car at 60+ mph, he had an OBE where his deceased friend asked if he liked God or the Devil. Upon choosing God, he was immediately resuscitated in the ambulance. Both experiences profoundly changed his life, giving him premonitions (including dreaming of his motorcycle accident days before it happened) and a deep connection to God, though he doesn't attend church regularly. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct prayer to Jesus answered immediately with healing, recognition of divine intervention, prophetic warnings and dreams, choice between God and evil, lasting faith transformation, and acknowledgment of God giving him a wonderful life. Unbiblical elements: Premonitions and prophetic dreams, while biblical in some contexts, combined with not attending church regularly despite profound faith could be seen as inconsistent with biblical community worship expectations. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 14 | Ruptured appendix over 24 hours with 50/50 survival odds, severe motorcycle crash | Premonitions came true, immediate answer to prayer, prophetic dream of accident | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Premonition of death before appendix rupture | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1265 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1499 Claude B NDE 32 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1claude_b_nde.html | 1936 | 2008 | 5 | M |
At age 5, Claude had a ruptured appendix and was rushed to the hospital. During this life-threatening emergency at home, he experienced an NDE. An angelic being appeared to him holding a cup in one hand and a crown in the other, presenting him with a choice. Claude chose the cup. The figure had a form but communicated without exchanging words. The experience occurred before hospitalization, and Claude awakened in the hospital bed with people hovering over him, having no memory of the transport. After the experience, Claude became a more sensitive medium, often knowing intuitively what to do. He became more reflective and religious. The experience brought him comfort and solace throughout life, giving him a strong spiritual being-ness and no fear of death. He recalls having interesting thoughts and conversations with some being who would address him as "My son." The experience was kept secret for many years, only shared during therapy training around 1970, where it scared some professional participants. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes an angelic being presenting a choice between symbolic objects (cup and crown), reminiscent of biblical imagery. The figure's appearance aligns with traditional angelic encounters. The subsequent spiritual sensitivity and lack of death fear reflect biblical transformation after divine encounters. The mysterious being addressing him as "My son" echoes biblical father-child divine relationships. Unbiblical elements: The development of medium abilities and heightened psychic sensitivity after the experience contradicts biblical teachings about mediumship and divination. The emphasis on intuitive knowledge rather than scriptural guidance, and the concept of being a "sensitive medium" conflicts with biblical warnings against such practices. |
5 | Home | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Ruptured appendix with double pneumonia - serious life-threatening condition | Angelic being and choice presented, but no specific veridical observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw angelic being with cup and crown | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||
| 1266 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1531 Colonel Fahad NDE 16001 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1colonel_fahad_nde.html | 1966 | 2008 | 30 | M |
Colonel Fahad, an Iraqi pilot detained in 1966, attempted suicide by overdosing on approximately 300 tranquilizer tablets. He lost consciousness and experienced clinical death multiple times during four hours of resuscitation efforts. During his NDE, he found himself ascending through clouds over Baghdad and encountered two men in bright white robes. One figure communicated telepathically, asking why he attempted suicide and showing him eleven men who would die in two days, including President Abdulsalam Aref. The being showed Fahad a past event where he had spared women and children during a military operation, explaining this humane deed was why he was being forgiven and sent back. Fahad was shown visions of the future 1967 Arab-Israeli war and its outcome. Before returning, he could see his body in the operating room with medical staff working on him for hours. The being warned that his return to life would be difficult. Most remarkably, the eleven people shown to him, including President Aref, died exactly two days later in a helicopter crash, precisely as predicted. This verification was confirmed when Doctor Nezar visited him and asked for details after the crash occurred. The experience left Fahad with knowledge of future events and a transformed understanding of life's mysteries. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes ascending to a heavenly realm, encountering beings in white robes consistent with angelic descriptions, receiving forgiveness for attempted suicide, being shown past and future events, and experiencing a life review focusing on moral actions. The concept of divine mercy for good deeds and being sent back with a purpose aligns with biblical themes. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The predictive elements and verification of deaths could be considered prophetic rather than unbiblical. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 20 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Suicide attempt with overdose, multiple resuscitation attempts, lost multiple times | Accurate prediction of 11 deaths including President Aref verified 2 days later | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 5 | 1 | Prediction of 11 deaths in 2 days | 1.00 | Doctor Nezar | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1267 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1495 Conner I NDE 45 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1conner_i_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-12-23 | 2008 | M |
Conner experienced a heart attack on December 23, 1998, causing his heart to stop beating. Medical staff had to use defibrillators on him four times before his heart restarted. During the cardiac arrest, he experienced passing out and then entering a realm of pure white light. He saw a figure standing in the distance, dressed completely in browns, positioned in the lower left corner of his vision. Conner felt himself moving toward the figure by floating or willing movement, experiencing everything as very natural and matter-of-fact. The white light was brilliant and pure, with the sky appearing red like a war zone initially. He felt completely unafraid and knew he was supposed to be in this safe place, understanding he was dead or dying. The experience was brief as he was resuscitated relatively quickly. Upon return, he awoke to see the doctor approaching with defibrillators, experiencing intense chest pain like burning fire. The NDE left him with the certainty that all NDE accounts are real, not fabricated. Death no longer frightens him, and he views earthly problems as trivial compared to the better place awaiting after death. He now believes that what happens on Earth is not ultimately important, as death is the most natural transition to the next existence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant white light and encountering a figure in an otherworldly realm align with biblical descriptions of divine light and heavenly beings. The peace, lack of fear, and understanding of death as a transition to a better place reflect biblical promises of eternal life. The experience of being in a safe, meant-to-be place echoes scriptural descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: None identified in this account. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 4 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest with heart stopped, required 4 defibrillator attempts | Saw figure in light, general observations only | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw figure in brown within white light | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1268 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1691 Curtis K NDE 3696 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1curtis_k_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-09-03 | 2008 | M |
Curtis suffered a heart attack in September 2002 while on vacation, alone in his sister's guest room. No one found or revived him initially. He fought against dying but eventually had to let go. Upon death, he experienced a grayish dark void of infinite nothingness without fear. He felt expanding awareness, becoming everything known and yet to be known. Everything he had been taught, believed, and learned throughout life fell away as if meaningless. During the experience, he had no concept of time or relationships to time. He was aware of being airborne without physical boundaries, existing apart from his body while dwelling within it. He encountered three beings in various stages of human evolutionary development who joked about his manner of death, saying he didn't have to die so painfully. He gained understanding that matter is formed through interconnectedness with aspects of self yet to be known, and that all is possible because everything happens in the same instant. The beings showed him future events that would occur with 100% certainty if enough people shared belief in them. When he returned against the beings' warning that he wouldn't like it, he experienced crushing chest pain. In coma for eight days, he suffered severe injuries including torn intestines, collapsed lung, torn stomach lining, and lost kidney. The prediction proved accurate - he experienced divorce, chronic pain, two heart attacks, five stents, and angioplasty over the following years. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of consciousness beyond physical death, encountering spiritual beings, receiving knowledge about spiritual reality, and understanding of interconnectedness align with biblical concepts of eternal soul and spiritual realm. The void experience parallels some biblical descriptions of Sheol or waiting states. Unbiblical elements: The concept of human evolutionary development stages and beings joking about death methods doesn't align with biblical teaching. The idea that reality is created by collective belief contradicts biblical absolute truth. The deterministic view of future events based on collective consciousness conflicts with biblical divine sovereignty. |
2 | Other | 10 | 6 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Heart attack with clinical death, severe injuries documented | Encountered beings, received future knowledge, limited specifics | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Prediction of difficult future | 1.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 1269 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1596 Cyndi G NDE 21780 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cyndi_g_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-01-20 | 2008 | F |
Cyndi underwent a second heart valve replacement surgery in six months. During surgery, the medical team couldn't get her heart going and kept her open for almost four hours, losing her several times. During this clinical death, she experienced floating above herself, drifting upwards while observing the surgical team working on her body below. She saw multiple people in long white robes with pointed hoods standing behind the operating crew, surrounding the table. She could not see their faces except for one at her head who looked up at her - it was her father who had died ten months earlier. The figure spoke to her but not in her father's voice, and she remembers every word spoken. She felt calm, wanted to continue toward a beautiful space, but was sent back. Upon awakening in recovery, she experienced small fairy-like beings fluttering around her, going under blankets and all around. These beings have remained with her to this day, which she accepts as protective presences. Her doctor confirmed they had lost her several times and couldn't get her heart functioning for nearly four hours. The experience has given her a sense of being protected by these fairy-like beings that she continues to see years later. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, seeing beings in white robes (potentially angels), encountering a deceased relative, and the peaceful otherworldly realm align with biblical accounts. The robed figures surrounding her during surgery suggest angelic protection during the transition between life and death. Unbiblical elements: The ongoing presence of fairy-like beings that she continues to see and interpret as protective spirits does not align with biblical teaching. While angels are biblical, persistent fairy visions and accepting them as guardian spirits contradicts scriptural understanding of spiritual protection. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Heart valve surgery, lost multiple times, heart wouldn't function for 4 hours | Saw surgical scene from above, beings in robes, deceased father identified | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw surgical team from above | 1.00 | Surgeon | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||
| 1270 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1676 Cynthia NDE 21844 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1cynthia_nde_21844.html | 2005 | 2005-02-03 | 2008 | F |
Hours after giving birth to her third son, Cynthia experienced a sudden massive hemorrhage. She was bleeding uncontrollably and walked toward the restroom when she started losing breath and consciousness. She pulled the emergency string as her last conscious act. During her near-death state, she was surrounded by bright white light all around her and could hear nurses in panic from far away, yelling for help. She heard them saying "She is not breathing, she's turning blue." While in the bright light, Cynthia experienced wind blowing through her body and realized she didn't need to breathe because the air flowing through her was sufficient. She felt only peace and happiness in this state. However, the thought of her children came to her, and she thought "no my children" and told herself to breathe. She then opened her eyes with a smile, feeling happy to be alive. The experience left her feeling more alive than ever before. She was surrounded by bright light during the experience and felt no need to breathe, experiencing a unique state where wind seemed to flow through her being, providing all she needed without normal respiration. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright encompassing light is consistent with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence. The peace and happiness experienced align with biblical promises of God's perfect peace. Her choice to return for her children reflects biblical values of maternal love and responsibility. Unbiblical elements: None identified in this account. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Post-childbirth hemorrhage, stopped breathing, turning blue | Heard distant nurses discussing her condition, general light experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Heard nurses discussing her condition | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1271 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1823 Damaska C NDE 21944 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1damaska_c_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-09-14 | 2008 | F |
During intense spiritual fasting and prayer, Damaska experienced blood vessels bursting in her head, followed by instant silence, numbness, and death. She immediately found herself outside her body, flying over a landscape of natural beauty - hills, valleys, green trees and shrubs. She was aware of her state and knew she was going somewhere. Suddenly she could see into her room where her sister, a seasoned missionary, was on her knees praying for her return, saying "Lord, you call her to be your prophet, your messenger. She can't go like this. Bring her back." Damaska heard a voice say "it isn't your time, go back" and found herself in her room as a spirit on the ceiling, able to hear everything clearly while engulfed by love. She was torn between two worlds, trying to communicate with her sister who couldn't hear her. She told her sister she was happy where she was and didn't want to return, but her sister's desperate prayers interrupted her journey. After what seemed like eternity hovering on the ceiling, she was pushed back into her body and opened her eyes. Her sister gave her something to drink, after which she slipped into a four-day coma. The experience was later confirmed to be a stroke or brain hemorrhage, from which she was miraculously healed without surgery. Since then, she has clearer vision and regular visitations from angels and encounters with Jesus in dreams and visions. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The prayer intervention, hearing divine voice saying "it isn't your time," being called as prophet/messenger, experiencing God's love, miraculous healing without surgery, and subsequent encounters with Jesus and angels all strongly align with biblical accounts. The sister's intercessory prayer bringing someone back reflects biblical power of prayer. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The spiritual context and outcomes are consistent with biblical Christianity. |
5 | Home | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Brain hemorrhage/stroke during fasting, 4-day coma afterward | Saw sister praying from outside body, heard specific prayer words | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw and heard sister praying | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1272 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1602 Chad NDE 3566 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1chad_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-09-03 | 2008 | M |
Chad was hit by a semi-truck at approximately 55 mph in the driver's door, causing his car to roll three times into a ditch. He experienced time slowing to extreme detail - seeing the GMC emblem, busted plastic grill, chrome rusted bumper, and flat windshield with top-mounted wipers. His femur was fractured, pelvis broken in five places, and he coded twice roadside. The seatbelt acted as tourniquet until cut, then he began bleeding out. In the ambulance, Chad observed from above in a three-dimensional circle, watching his body on the cot with blood pressure dropping to 67/35 then 54/?, SpO2 at 23%. He felt warm, peaceful, and better than ever before as all pain disappeared. He experienced what felt like two to three months of building his perfect future life, including seeing the girl he liked becoming his wife (which came true two years later). The return felt like tons of bricks falling on his chest - the defibrillator shocks. Chad remembers waking and sitting up during surgery, hearing a voice telling him to lie down though no one was visible. He then entered an eight-day coma. The recovery took almost a year, and he continues to suffer chronic pain. Eleven years later, he still recalls every detail vividly. He believes he was kept here to raise his two daughters and help people through the fire department. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, observing his own resuscitation, the peaceful transition beyond pain, and glimpses of future events align with biblical accounts. The sense of purpose in returning to raise children and serve others reflects biblical values of family and service. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified in this account. |
5 | Ambulance | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | MVA with multiple trauma, coded twice, 8-day coma | Specific vital signs observed (BP 67/35, SpO2 23%), future wife prediction verified | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw vital signs on monitor from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1273 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1794 Chari H NDE 3819 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1chari_h_nde.html | 1980 | 1980-09-13 | 2008 | 14 | F |
At age 14, Chari was in a severe car accident where the vehicle went airborne and landed in trees. She fell 20+ feet into a creek bed, suffering head concussion, broken pelvis, fractured leg with 10 fractures, and other injuries. She had previously dreamed of this exact accident at age 10. Upon awakening, she found herself in a dark area with beings walking toward an orange burning light at the end of a tunnel. Not wanting to be near them or the dark light, she was pulled upward by a tugging sensation in her chest toward an expanding light filled with bright colors. She encountered her deceased great-grandfather and little brother who had died at age 2. They communicated telepathically, with her great-grandfather warning her about Earth's future mass extinction and telling her life would get much worse if she returned. She saw her body in the creek, her friend's lifeless body, the car in trees, and emergency responders discussing her. Her family members appeared, including her mother who tried to convince her to enter a house, but she refused knowing it would prevent return. Her great-grandfather became extremely upset, warning "The next time you come out of the earth, it won't be as easy. Your life won't get any better." Despite warnings, she chose to return for her children. A whirlwind carried her back, she re-entered her body, and immediately saw the scene exactly as viewed from above. Her friend died in the accident. The predictions proved accurate - her life became very difficult as foretold. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Multiple deceased relatives encountered, choice between life and death, seeing earthly events from spiritual realm, and prophetic warnings about future align with biblical accounts. The tunnel and light imagery, plus the barrier between realms, reflect biblical descriptions of transitions between earthly and spiritual dimensions. Unbiblical elements: The dark orange burning light with beings walking toward it suggests a hellish realm that others were choosing, which could align with biblical hell. However, the great-grandfather's role as primary guide and the prediction of mass extinction events without redemptive context differs from biblical prophecy frameworks. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Severe car accident with multiple life-threatening injuries | Saw accident scene from above, verified friend's death, family warnings | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw accident scene from above | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1274 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1473 Charles H NDE 3445/4084 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1charles_h_nde.html | 1987 | 1987-07-20 | 2008 | M |
Charles was crushed under a 5-ton truck's front tire on his first day of work. The truck stalled, and while trying to hit the starter with a hammer from underneath, it jumped backward onto him. He experienced his last gasp, then all pain disappeared as he watched from above while emergency personnel worked on his crushed body. A police officer found him and called for help. Charles coded twice roadside and was pronounced gone before being revived. During his NDE, Charles encountered a figure in brilliant light who told him "It's time." When Charles begged to return for his three young children (ages 2-4), the light warned "If you go back, you won't like it" but granted his request. He saw deceased family members and friends motioning him to come into the light. After shocking his heart, he returned screaming in pain. He was life-flighted to Pittsburgh, underwent surgery, and awoke nine days later having lost his left kidney, suffered a collapsed lung, and torn intestines. The light's prediction proved accurate over 22 years: Charles went through divorce after catching his ex-wife cheating, suffers chronic lower back pain, has had two heart attacks, five stents, and an angioplasty. He now knows the light was God and has unwavering conviction about the reality of his experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant divine light identified as God, deceased relatives in the light, the choice to return for family responsibility, and the prophetic warning about future suffering all align with biblical accounts. The figure's communication and Charles' recognition of God's presence reflect biblical divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: None identified in this account. |
5 | Other | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Crushed by truck, coded twice, clinical death declared | Saw emergency scene from above, future difficulties predicted and verified | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Watched resuscitation from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1275 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1528 Christina M NDE 3459 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christina_m_nde.html | 1999 | 2008 | F |
Christina fell and hit her head on a golf course at night after drinking. Three people she had just met that evening thought she was dead and spent 5-10 minutes trying to wake her, shaking her in panic. During this time, she experienced looking down on herself and the three people from above, feeling pity for them "way down there." She felt like she was being plummeted back into her body against her will, devastated to return. She heard voices as she approached her body, including a girl saying "You have a little girl, don't you? She said she had a daughter." This reminded her of her responsibility to her child. Upon return, she wept inconsolably, telling them her mother had died (found in a fire when Christina was 16). She was actually crying because she thought she'd never see heaven again after years of feeling like a lost soul and binge drinking to escape. The experience showed her earth's suffering versus heaven's complete unity and love. She had been using alcohol to cope with her mother's traumatic death. The NDE brought her poetry back and relief knowing there's more than earthly existence. Her deceased grandmother later appeared in a dream saying she had intervened so Christina could live, but was annoyed she wasn't living fully. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Looking down from above, hearing earthly voices while in spiritual state, experiencing complete love and unity, returning for maternal responsibility, and encounters with deceased relatives in dreams align with biblical accounts. The transformation away from destructive behavior reflects biblical redemption themes. Unbiblical elements: While the experience helped her spiritually, she states she no longer believes most things in the Bible and feels something is being hidden. This post-NDE rejection of biblical authority contradicts Christian teaching. |
5 | Other | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Head injury with loss of consciousness, thought dead | Heard specific words about daughter from below | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Heard conversation about her daughter | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1276 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1618 Christine A NDE 3591 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christine_a_nde.html | 1995 | 1995-06 | 2008 | F |
Christine was being treated for leukemia when chemotherapy drugs caused major electrical problems in her heart, resulting in ventricular fibrillation and clinical death in June 1995. During her NDE, she found herself in her apartment bedroom observing several people in dark clothing (likely police) and one in white (possibly EMT) kneeling around her body. She was accompanied by two deceased relatives - her Aunt Kate and Uncle Harry - who communicated with her telepathically without words. She didn't perceive them as physical people but knew they were there to take her somewhere. She felt peaceful, calm, and accepting with no strong emotions. The next scene involved traveling forward through a dark valley at night toward massive rolling hills/mountains. Her uncle was slightly to her right and aunt in the lead as they moved toward the mountains. She experienced coolness and saw the black sky with possible stars. Upon awakening from her coma, she had severe short-term memory loss but told her mother she had just been with her deceased aunt and uncle. Due to memory issues from the coma, she only retains these two vivid scenes. The experience transformed her from skeptical materialism to serious spiritual seeking. A year later, facing an unplanned pregnancy while still in remission, she nearly had an abortion but felt a powerful message about being given second and third chances at life, leading her to keep the child - the best decision of her life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encountering deceased relatives who serve as guides, telepathic communication suggesting spiritual rather than physical interaction, journey toward a destination (mountains possibly representing boundary to afterlife), and the powerful moral message about valuing life that prevented abortion all align with biblical values and accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The incomplete memory prevents full assessment but available elements are biblically compatible. |
1 | Home | 10 | 6 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Ventricular fibrillation, clinical death from chemo complications | Saw emergency scene, identified deceased relatives as guides | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw emergency personnel in bedroom | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1277 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1661 Christopher J NDE 3658 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christopher_j_nde.html | 2008-06-23 | 2008 | M |
Christopher was being crushed at the bottom of a dog pile by his brothers, which he describes as being "jumped" rather than playing. After five attempts to free himself, he lost energy, his lungs hurt, and his breathing became short. He closed his eyes praying to get through it, then suddenly could breathe again. Opening his eyes, he saw the dog pile from above with his body twitching below. He found himself eye-level with the roof gutters, surprised and excited to be that high. He saw his brothers get off with concerned looks - a first for them. After feeling a tug at his back, he entered a dark tunnel with bright light at the end. Initially fascinated, he became afraid and called out for help. The light became blinding, then he found himself in a meadow with rolling hills, beautiful flowers, and cottages in the distance. A beautiful song played with no visible source, and the air emanated deep, unwavering love. A man in his twenties with blond hair, blue eyes, and the whitest clothing (later understood as angels clothed in light) called him by name. The being, whom Christopher believes was his guardian angel Sit'l, told him he wasn't supposed to be there and would live to age 83. Despite fighting the pull back to Earth, Christopher agreed to return after the angel promised to always be there for him. He has since had two more NDEs at ages 12 and 18, with the angel visiting him in dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Guardian angel in brilliant white/light, heavenly meadow with supernatural beauty and music, emanating divine love, being told his time hasn't come, angel's ongoing presence and protection through dreams, and multiple divine interventions align perfectly with biblical accounts of angelic encounters and heaven. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is thoroughly biblical. |
5 | Home | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Crushed/suffocated by brothers, stopped breathing | Saw scene from above at roof height, encountered angelic being | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw dog pile from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1278 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1546 Christy NDE 3485 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1christy_nde.html | 1984 | 2008 | 11 | F |
At age 11, Christy experienced a grand mal seizure and found herself in total darkness that was comfortable, with no pain. She felt she was on one side of a grey boundary with chaos on the other side. She was given a choice without anyone speaking - she somehow knew she could stay where it was easy or return to complicated chaos. She didn't want to go to the chaos side. Her mother's crying pierced through the peaceful zone, making Christy worried about her. This maternal distress was the decisive factor that made her choose to return. The experience had an interesting spatial orientation - while in the darkness, she felt she was on the right side of the boundary with all chaos on the left. When she awoke, the left side of her head severely hurt, corresponding to the spatial orientation during the NDE. The experience left her feeling in control of her life, understanding she had made a conscious choice. Despite being only 11, she remembers the choice very vividly. She experienced time distortion, with her peaceful side moving slowly while the chaos side moved faster. The ambulance arrived right when she returned to consciousness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The boundary between realms, the conscious choice between life and death, the peaceful darkness versus chaotic earthly existence, and returning due to love for family align with biblical concepts of the soul's journey and the power of love. The spatial awareness and choice reflects spiritual consciousness beyond physical form. Unbiblical elements: None identified in this account. |
5 | Home | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Grand mal seizure at age 11 | Heard mother crying from boundary, minimal veridical content | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/2/2025 | 1 | 0 | Heard mother crying | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1279 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1814 David G NDE 3839 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_g_nde.html | 2006 | 2006 | M |
David experienced dizziness while on the phone in his hospital room four days after hernia surgery. Upon sitting down and calling a friend over, he lost consciousness with his head falling against her. He entered a dark tunnel of unknown duration, then found himself walking on an infinite prairie where everything was luminous and shining. He experienced overwhelming wellbeing and happiness. He then found himself in a wooden room with many windows. To his right were three seated figures appearing to judge him - one with a grey face, one normal-looking, and a luminous entity that continuously changed shape. His deceased father was present, pacing anxiously with hands clasped behind his back. A white light entity hovered in the air. He saw a vision of a dog bounding toward him with good intentions. The middle judge struck the table with a gavel while holding papers and stated his name, declaring "He is condemned to go on living." His father showed relief. After a second gavel strike, David lost his footing and returned through the dark tunnel, awakening in this life. The experience lasted only 10-15 seconds in earth time while feeling like an eternity to him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes several elements consistent with biblical accounts including out-of-body experience, encountering spiritual beings, a judgment scene, deceased relatives, and return to the body. The wooden room with judges parallels biblical descriptions of judgment. The luminous beings and overwhelming sense of peace align with scriptural accounts of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The concept of being "condemned to go on living" differs from biblical judgment which determines eternal destination. The continuously shape-shifting luminous entity and the presence of a dog in the spiritual realm are not found in scripture. The experience lacks explicit Christian imagery or mentions of God, Jesus, or biblical figures despite the judgment scene. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Post-surgical unconsciousness in hospital setting, friend present as witness | Specific details about room, judges, father's behavior, but limited verification claims | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/2/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw deceased father pacing anxiously | 0.00 | Friend (companion) | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1280 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1494 Dean T NDE 46 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dean_t_nde.html | 1996 | 1996 | M |
Dean suffered a major heart attack with 99% vein closure from a blood clot on March 13, 1996. He was defibrillated over 28 times in the emergency room at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. During the eleven hours of medical intervention, he repeatedly left his body, watching everything from above the room. He only returned to his body briefly after each defibrillation shock, experiencing great pain before leaving again. He observed all conversations in the room and saw his dead relatives. He spent considerable time in a tunnel during each death episode, where he encountered a being of light who was with his deceased father, appearing to have their arm around him. Each time, someone he knew would say "Dean, you're going back honey" before the defibrillator would activate and slam him back into his body. After eleven hours of this cycle, when paralyzed with medication, he slept for what felt like an hour, though his eyes were taped and he continued to see everything happening. Dean later confirmed statements made by emergency room personnel, who were amazed at his knowledge. Some conversations he overheard were asked to be forgotten due to their nature. He was given the message that he had to come back to get in touch with others like himself, and that the year 2000 would be "very interesting." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes classic biblical NDE elements: out-of-body experience, encountering deceased relatives including his father, being in the presence of a being of light, tunnel experience, and receiving a purpose for return. The being of light could represent an angelic presence or divine messenger consistent with scripture. Unbiblical elements: The cryptic warning about the year 2000 and being told to "get in touch with others like himself" suggests special knowledge or prophecy that proved incorrect (as 2000 passed without major incident). The reluctance to share what he knows due to fear suggests potentially problematic content not aligned with biblical testimony. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clear cardiac arrest with extensive defibrillation (28+ times), emergency room setting with monitoring | Multiple OBE observations of room, conversations, saw events while eyes taped, later confirmed by staff | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard and saw emergency room activity | 1.00 | Emergency room personnel | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1281 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1542 Debra C NDE 3477 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1debra_c_nde.html | 1980 | 1980 | 16 | F |
Sixteen-year-old Debra was at her first concert (Styx) and date with Mike and friends. Having never drunk alcohol or used drugs before, she followed the group in drinking Southern Comfort and smoking marijuana to fit in. She became unable to breathe and while Mike walked her around the corridor, she grabbed him, yelled his name, saw his face, and collapsed on concrete. Instantly, her spirit began climbing up the bleachers while looking at people's faces. She floated near the roof looking down at the concert, feeling super alert and communicating through consciousness. She sensed beings on her left and right sides who felt familiar but couldn't be seen. Beautiful colored orbs of indescribable color surrounded her with profound peace. The beings ran through her life at incredible speed showing good and bad moments. She was shown the devastating pain her death would cause her parents, particularly her mother's wailing cry. She looked for ways to exit the building through the attic fan or doors but knew she couldn't return if she left. The beings told her that her mother would need her later in life to show her the way, though it remained her choice. Upon choosing to stay, she was immediately shoved back into her body with a flash. She awoke to a female paramedic standing over her with a distraught expression. Her body felt incredibly heavy and she shivered for hours. Since the experience, she has heightened consciousness and intuitive abilities, often knowing things before they happen. The prediction about her mother needing her later proved true. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience with spirit separating from physical body, encountering unseen spiritual beings, life review showing good and bad deeds, receiving knowledge about future purpose, and conscious choice to return. The presence of guiding beings and life review align with biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: The development of psychic predictive abilities after the NDE is problematic from a biblical perspective, as divination and fortune-telling are condemned in scripture. The colored orbs lack biblical precedent. The absence of any mention of God, Jesus, or judgment in eternal terms is notable. |
2 | Other | 7 | 14 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Unconscious requiring paramedic response, though drug/alcohol involved | Specific observations of concert from above, people's faces, building details, paramedic's expression | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw concert from above near roof | 0.00 | Female paramedic | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1282 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1442 Decembra B NDE 167 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1decembra_b_nde.html | 1979 | 1979 | F |
As a child in August 1979, Decembra was swimming with a friend and swam too far across a lake to get back. She began to panic and go under water. Suddenly all pain and anxiety disappeared as everything went black. She could see images in the distance that she described as "bubbles" appearing one at a time before zipping away. These images showed herself with her mother, family, and friends. During the experience, she began thinking intensely of her younger brother and knew he would need her. She felt she had to make a conscious choice to continue with death or return home. She decided to fight her way back to the surface, seeing a bright light in the distance that she wasn't sure was sunlight or something else. Upon returning, she noted the sunlight seemed empty and without life compared to the light she saw underwater, which seemed alive and warm. After making it to shore exhausted, she went home and slept until the next day. That year her mother became an alcoholic, and Decembra found herself caring for her younger brother. At seventeen, she left home with her eleven-year-old brother. She is certain that if she hadn't returned that day, her brother would have been killed. Her brother is now 27, educated, successful, and happy with his own family, validating her decision to return. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes separation from body during life-threatening situation, seeing life scenes (partial life review), encountering a meaningful light, conscious choice about death, and prophetic knowledge about future family needs that proved accurate. The protective role for her brother reflects biblical themes of family responsibility. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience is relatively simple without contradictory theological content, though it lacks explicit Christian imagery or mention of divine beings. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Drowning incident with loss of consciousness | Life review images, bright light different from sunlight, future knowledge proven true | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Knew brother would need her in future | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1283 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1534 Deirdre P NDE 3463 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1deirdre_p_nde.html | 1987 | 1987 | F |
On June 22, 1987, Deirdre jumped out of a truck going 65 mph and landed on her head due to severe life circumstances including financial problems, gambling addiction, and pregnancy. She experienced total darkness and stood before a presence that lovingly but firmly communicated that she could do better. She received knowledge, compassion, and understanding about her difficult past events with assurance that she had never been and never would be alone. She then rested in the most peaceful, loving calmness she had ever felt. When it was time to return, she begged and pleaded not to go back, feeling that the love she experienced didn't exist on Earth. She argued and asked when she could return. The presence told her things would be difficult for a while, then better, then difficult again, then better again. She was told she would become so happy that she wouldn't want to leave, reassured she would never be alone, and that everything would be okay if she kept moving forward. Upon return, she experienced the intense darkness as if in a black hole surrounded by pure energy. She felt she was on the verge of all-knowing state with indescribable wisdom ingrained into her existence. The simple equation to everything that scientists seek was revealed to be pure energy, too simple for anyone to figure out. She gained understanding that silly human equations pale before this ultimate simplicity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes encountering a divine presence offering compassion and correction, receiving assurance of never being alone (reflecting God's omnipresence), prophetic knowledge about future life patterns, and overwhelming divine love. The darkness could represent the valley of death from Psalm 23. Unbiblical elements: The description of the ultimate reality as "pure energy" with a simple equation reflects New Age physics-spirituality fusion rather than biblical theology. The absence of explicit mention of God, Jesus, or biblical imagery is notable. The regret about returning contradicts biblical submission to God's will. |
5 | Unknown | 5 | 6 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Severe head trauma from 65mph impact | Internal experience only, no external observations, received knowledge about future patterns | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 1284 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1486 Della R NDE 85 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1della_r_nde.html | 1946 | 1946 | 7 | F |
Seven-year-old Della suffered serious complications from a tonsillectomy, hemorrhaging badly. Her parents took her to the hospital for cauterization after losing significant blood. She lay near death as medical staff told her parents "She won't live through the night." Her mother fell over the table sobbing while her father offered to donate blood directly from a nearby table, which was done and saved her life. During the crisis, Della floated high above her body, touching the exposed pipes on the ceiling. A great, ubiquitous light surrounded her - brighter than the sun yet not hurting her eyes. She observed her mother's devastating grief and her father's desperate offer to give blood directly. When she awoke and tried to tell the nurse, doctor, and mother what she experienced, the doctor protested she couldn't have heard the conversation as she was unconscious. Her mother embraced her but warned her not to speak of such things or the doctor wouldn't let her leave the hospital. Years later as an adult, when she tried to discuss it with her parents, her devout mother (daughter of an English missionary) warned her not to speak of "the occult" and to pray for God's protection instead. The experience gave Della certainty that she was loved and had a purpose in life. She developed a special lifelong bond with her father who saved her life, understanding God's love through her earthly father's sacrifice. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience during near-death, surrounded by divine light brighter than the sun (consistent with biblical descriptions of God's glory), witnessing events while unconscious (similar to biblical visions), and understanding divine love through parental sacrifice which parallels God's love. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The mother's reaction calling it "occult" was misguided - the experience itself contains only biblical elements. The divine light and out-of-body experience align with scriptural accounts. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 16 | 33 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Life-threatening hemorrhaging, told she wouldn't survive the night, required direct blood transfusion | Specific observations of parents' actions and conversations while unconscious, touching ceiling pipes | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard medical staff pronouncement while unconscious | 1.00 | Mother and Father | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1285 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1448 Demi M NDE 157 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1demi_m_nde.html | 1985 | 1985 | F |
In May 1985, Demi attempted suicide two days prior and was brought to Kaiser hospital emergency room when effects became severe - body cramping, paralysis-like symptoms, and her neck pulling sideways. Around 1:00 AM, after drinking water, she lost consciousness. She found herself above and behind the foot of her bed, watching medical staff on either side using defibrillation paddles on her body. She felt no fear, only amazement at how "cool" it was watching her body bounce when shocked. She had no memory of hearing anything or seeing lights during the experience. She felt great - full of energy, no tiredness, no sadness, just happiness. She cannot explain the overwhelming positive feelings she experienced while observing the resuscitation efforts. She doesn't remember returning to her body, only waking up being wheeled to a private room. The next day, a housekeeper asked why someone so young was hooked up to a heart monitor, thinking she had a heart condition. Demi now believes there is something after death, though she doesn't know what exactly. She had been raised in an atheist family but gained belief in an afterlife from this experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience observing medical procedures from above, separation of consciousness from physical body during clinical crisis, and gaining belief in afterlife. The overwhelming peace and happiness during near-death aligns with biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the experience lacks any explicit spiritual content, beings, or divine encounters. The simplicity of the experience contains no contradictory elements to scripture. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Cardiac arrest requiring defibrillation, heart monitor during recovery | Observed defibrillation procedure and body bouncing from above | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Watched defibrillation from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1286 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1535 Denver P NDE 3465 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1denver_p_nde.html | 2003 | 2003 | M |
In April 2003, Denver had a massive blood clot break off and enter his lungs. With both lungs filling with blood (80% left, 60% right), he was given less than 15% chance of recovery. During this crisis in the ICU, Christ's warm commanding voice asked him "Denver, are you prepared to leave?" He pleaded to live because his best friend hadn't accepted Christ and his mother would be destroyed without him. The room became brighter than normal when Christ spoke. He then floated and traversed over the greenest prairie of tall grass, more exhilarating than any roller coaster. In the center was an ancient Holy tree he believed was the Tree of Life. Beings of all spectrums of light floated about. All beings chanted graces of God and praised Him. There was no pain or suffering, only euphoric calm. He was pulled back through a dark tunnel to the ICU where staff were preparing to transfer him for emergency surgery. When he arrived at the regional hospital 45 minutes later, the pulmonary expert ran tests but couldn't find anything wrong, saying "Doctor, you send me a dying boy needing surgery and I'll be damned if I can find a thing wrong with him!" The original doctor called it a miracle from God. Denver was given Last Rites before surgery and had an entire congregation of Roman Catholic nuns praying for him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Christ who spoke to him by name, vision of Tree of Life, beings praising God, miraculous healing confirmed by medical professionals, intercessory prayer by religious community. The experience strongly aligns with Christian theology and biblical imagery. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is thoroughly Christian with explicit mention of Christ, Tree of Life, beings praising God, and miraculous healing attributed to God. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Massive pulmonary embolism, less than 15% survival chance, miraculous healing documented | Heard Christ speak, saw Tree of Life, witnessed healing confirmed by doctors | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Christ spoke to him by name | 0.00 | Pulmonary expert | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1287 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1672 Damien R NDE 21840 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1damien_r_nde.html | 1995 | 1995 | M |
Damien attempted suicide in 1995 by taking 72 sleeping pills due to severe depression. He awoke unable to move, with a high-pitched ringing in his head, realizing he would die awake. After extreme difficulty reaching 911, he lost consciousness multiple times before being resuscitated. During the experience, he felt light as air and floated up from his body, seeing medical staff working on him below. He was thrust through a tunnel at unreal speed, feeling weightlessness. After initial fear and panic, he broke through to the other side experiencing sudden calm and newfound happiness impossible to feel while in the body - complete peace, love, tranquility and comfort. He encountered an immense light that was felt rather than seen, and began communicating telepathically with something vast, all-powerful, all-knowing and pure. The vast force became upset with him and he felt fear beyond words as he was shot like lightning back into his body. He awoke in the hospital bed after being in a coma for three days. Since then, he no longer fears death and gained new power in life. He has had prophetic dreams about future events and increased spiritual awareness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience, tunnel passage, encountering divine light and presence, communication with all-knowing being, and being sent back against his will. The overwhelming peace and love align with biblical descriptions of divine presence. Unbiblical elements: The being becoming "upset" and shooting him back in fear doesn't align with biblical depictions of God's nature. The development of prophetic dreams and psychic abilities after the NDE raises concerns about occult influence. Suicide attempt context is problematic biblically. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Overdose requiring resuscitation, coma for three days | Saw medical staff from above, internal spiritual experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 0 | 0 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 1288 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1427 Dan Z NDE 196 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dan_z_nde.html | 1982 | 1982 | M |
On June 12, 1982, Dan was driving with his girlfriend and her daughter when another vehicle turned directly into his truck, causing a head-on collision at 45 mph. He had no time to react, saying only "Oh God." He found himself somewhere up and behind the vehicle, perhaps 10-20 feet away, watching the two bodies next to his mold into the dashboard as if it were clay. While "up and out" he felt no pain, fear, or emotion - concluding he was something other than human. Like a rubber band pulling him back, he returned to his body to see the vehicle inches from the windshield. He managed to push open the door, pull his companions out, and carry them across the highway. A woman appeared, smiling sweetly, identifying herself as a nurse and saying everything would be all right before disappearing. The experience transformed Dan from Catholic confusion to knowing rather than believing. He understands the duality of being - both body and spirit. He now focuses on Jesus's simple message to love and forgive each other, sometimes finding himself teaching about this dual nature of humanity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience during life-threatening trauma, separation of spirit from body, absence of human emotions while in spirit form, and gaining spiritual certainty. The focus on love and forgiveness aligns with Christ's teachings. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience is simple and contains basic OBE elements without contradictory theological content. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 2 | Head-on collision requiring hospitalization | Observed accident scene from outside vehicle, saw bodies impact dashboard | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw accident impact from outside vehicle | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||||
| 1289 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1476 Dana S NDE 3451 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dana_s_nde.html | 2001 | 2001 | F |
In June 2001, Dana fainted in the shower, hitting her head on the side and back. She watched herself unconscious in the shower as her boyfriend turned off the water, panicked, and tried to revive her. She thought "I'm dying" and looked up, feeling incredibly warm and loved. She didn't want to come back, but her boyfriend's crying and declarations of love brought her back. She was angry at him for a while afterward. This was her second such experience. The first was with another man who had choked her until she passed out in a fatal attraction incident. She heard and felt her heart slow down, praying for her sister and daughters' safety. She watched him do CPR from outside her body, thinking "that's gonna hurt when I breathe again." Both experiences gave her a taste of "heaven on earth" - a feeling of unconditional love, peace, and home that doesn't exist here. She has no fear of death now, knowing her deceased father and brother are at peace surrounded by love. The experiences gave her hope and freed her from earthly worries. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Multiple out-of-body experiences during near-death, overwhelming divine love and peace, consciousness surviving bodily death, and loss of fear of death. The understanding that deceased loved ones are at peace aligns with biblical hope. Unbiblical elements: The concept of having "heaven on earth" experiences contradicts the biblical separation between earthly and heavenly realms. Multiple NDEs from different causes (including criminal assault) without mention of God, judgment, or spiritual transformation raises questions. |
2 | Home | 7 | 10 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Unconscious and not breathing, boyfriend performed resuscitation | Watched boyfriend's revival attempts from outside body | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Watched boyfriend's revival attempts | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1290 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1565 Daniel T NDE 3507 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1daniel_t_nde.html | M |
Daniel was hospitalized with both lungs filling with blood (80% left, 60% right) from pulmonary embolism. Unable to lie down for fear of drowning in his blood, he heard doctors quietly tell his family he wouldn't make it and to make arrangements. At 2:30 AM, he felt all pain recede, became comfortable and warm, then went through a tunnel described as two horseshoes connected with bolts of light shooting from the ends. Floating through the tunnel, he saw orbs of light with people's faces he didn't recognize, except for his Granny Wilson who died in the mid-1940s. As the bolts of light stopped, he found himself buried up to his neck with many others similarly buried. He could look left toward warmth and light, or right toward a black hole and cold. He heard a buzzing sound, then his grandfather's voice saying "Breathe Dan, just take a breath." He felt comfortable and woke up with every part of his body swollen. Since then, he feels "tuned-in" especially during his subsequent six pulmonary embolisms and eight deep-vein thrombosis episodes. The experience has given him a special awareness during hospital stays. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Tunnel experience with light, encountering deceased relatives (grandmother and grandfather's voice), choice between light/warmth and darkness/cold (suggesting heaven/hell dichotomy), and supernatural awareness following the experience. Unbiblical elements: The image of people buried up to their necks lacks biblical precedent and seems more like purgatory or limbo concepts. The ongoing "tuned-in" feeling during subsequent medical events suggests psychic sensitivity rather than spiritual discernment. |
5 | Hospital | 8 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 6 | Severe pulmonary embolism with lungs filling with blood, doctors said he wouldn't survive | Recognized deceased grandmother from photos, heard grandfather's voice, specific tunnel description | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw deceased grandmother | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 1291 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1627 Darren T NDE 3610 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1darren_t_nde.html | 2002 | 2002 | M |
On April 20, 2002, while hosting a cribbage tournament with 85 people including his daughter, Darren suffered a brain aneurysm (subarachnoid hemorrhage), fell to the ground, ceased breathing and his heart stopped with no pulse for 10-15 seconds. Two men present - a fire chief and seniors' home orderly - immediately began CPR. He was given Last Rites before surgery, and the neurosurgeon spent 6 hours searching before finding and repairing the problem at the last moment. During the 10-15 seconds of clinical death, Darren stood in darkness looking at a bright light in the distance, brighter than the sun yet not hurting his eyes. Beams of light streamed out in every direction. As the light approached, he saw the shadow of a person in the center with visible head, shoulders, arms and legs. While comatose, he spoke extensively to his deceased parents (father died 1975, mother 1986). An entire congregation of Roman Catholic nuns prayed for him. The experience felt like eternity despite lasting only seconds. Darren now believes death is a doorway to another world where time doesn't exist. He warns to be careful what you pray for - he had asked God to take him home and was taken partway before being returned for another purpose. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clinical death with encounter of brilliant divine light, seeing a figure in the light (possibly Christ or angel), communication with deceased parents, prayer support from religious community, understanding of eternal timelessness, and transformation of faith. Unbiblical elements: The warning about being careful what to pray for suggests God might grant death wishes inappropriately. The lack of explicit Christian identification of the figure in light leaves ambiguity. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Brain aneurysm with cardiac arrest, no pulse 10-15 seconds, immediate CPR by professionals | Specific description of light and figure, communication with deceased parents | written_account | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw figure in brilliant light | 0.00 | Fire chief and seniors home orderly | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1292 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1500 David B NDE 31 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1david_b_nde_31.html | 1996 | 1996 | M |
In June 1996, David attempted suicide due to severe life problems including gambling addiction, pregnant wife leaving, and financial troubles. His body began convulsing, cold and numb. In his mind's eye, he saw a galaxy rotating clockwise. He flew toward the center with hands in front as stars passed faster like Star Trek. His perspective shifted - he couldn't tell if he or the galaxy was rotating. His consciousness moved back to his body, viewing himself from the right side as if lying next to himself. His spirit began rising from his body, attaching just above the navel. When scared and not wanting to die, he saw future events he would miss pass quickly before his eyes. He cried to God asking to live. His spirit sank back into his body, attaching at the navel area. The galaxy vision reversed, rotating counterclockwise. He awoke hours later, vomited blue chemicals, lost vision in right eye temporarily, had deafening alarm in head, and no balance. After stomach pumping and intensive care, he no longer feared death and gained spiritual awareness. He learned his religion wasn't as powerful as living a spiritual experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Spirit separating from and returning to body, crying out to God for mercy, seeing future events (limited life review), and spiritual transformation resulting in loss of death fear. Unbiblical elements: The galaxy/space imagery lacks biblical precedent and seems more science fiction influenced. The spirit attaching at the navel rather than biblical concepts of breath/spirit. The dismissal of religion in favor of personal spiritual experience contradicts biblical emphasis on faith community. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Overdose requiring stomach pumping and intensive care | Saw self from beside body, spirit rising and returning, future events | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw self and spirit separation | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1293 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1564 Donald M NDE 3506 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1donald_m_nde_3506.html | 1981 | 2008 | 15 | M |
Donald, age 15, stole his father's car and lost control while drag racing, crashing into a ditch. Everything went black, then he experienced an out-of-body view of himself slumped in the car from above. He felt he was floating through a field with an urgent need to say goodbye to his sister. He then experienced the classic tunnel with warm light and heard multiple voices, with a woman's voice being loudest saying "It's not your time, go back." Despite feeling disappointed, he returned to consciousness in the car. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Experience contains standard NDE elements consistent with biblical accounts - out-of-body experience similar to Paul's account in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, tunnel and light reminiscent of near-death visions in scripture, and being sent back with purpose. The voice telling him it wasn't his time aligns with biblical concepts of appointed times (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience lacks explicitly religious imagery but contains no elements that contradict biblical teachings. |
5 | Other | 3 | 4 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Car accident with loss of consciousness but no medical documentation | General OBE and tunnel/light experience without specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self from above in car | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1294 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1818 Dorothy S NDE 3851 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dorothy_s_nde.html | 1951 | 2008 | F |
Dorothy's mother suffered a severe asthma attack in the emergency room that led to cardiac arrest. She floated above her body and observed the medical staff working on her, including seeing her father threaten the doctor to give her adrenaline. She then traveled at high speed through a perfectly black tunnel described as "black velvet" with a wonderful sensation of being enfolded. At the tunnel's end she encountered a bright light and beings who told her she could stay but it wasn't her time, that she still had something important to do. After choosing to return for her family, she heard the doctor expressing surprise at her recovery. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, tunnel passage, encounter with beings of light, and being told her earthly mission wasn't complete align with biblical themes of divine purpose and appointed times. The peace and joy experienced reflect biblical descriptions of God's presence. The decision to return for family shows selfless love consistent with biblical values. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard NDE elements without contradicting scripture. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest explicitly stated in hospital emergency room setting | Specific observation of father threatening doctor, which was later confirmed | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 3 | 1 | Floating above body in ER | 1.00 | Father | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1295 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1615 DW NDE 3587/6106 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dw_nde.html | 1984 | 1984-12-28 | 2008 | 29 | F |
DW, age 29, attempted suicide due to emotional pain and failed relationships. After taking a lethal overdose, she experienced death and found herself moving through darkness toward a golden light. She encountered a Divine Loving Being of immense power and pure love who knew everything about her yet loved her completely. They communicated telepathically in a state of perfect communion. The Being showed her how she appeared - as a beautiful being of golden light. She was told "Enough is enough, you're coming home" but chose to return for her children. She experienced months of time in the spiritual realm while only days passed on Earth. Upon return, she found herself changed completely with new spiritual gifts and understanding. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The Divine Being's unconditional love and omniscience align with God's nature in scripture. The transformation of identity and perspective reflects 2 Corinthians 5:17. Communication beyond words mirrors divine communion described in Romans 8:26-27. The light and love experienced match biblical descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: The description of seeing herself as inherently perfect and beautiful without need for redemption differs from biblical teaching about human sinfulness and need for salvation through Christ alone. |
6 | Home | 5 | 10 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Suicide attempt described but medical details unclear | Extensive spiritual observations but no verifiable earthly details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Encounter with Divine Loving Being | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1296 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1514 Edwin NDE 10 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1edwin_nde_10.html | 2003 | M |
Edwin suffered a severe 240-volt electric shock while changing a light bulb, fell and hit his head on the toilet bowl. He left his body and followed it to the hospital, watching from above as doctors and ambulance officers attempted resuscitation. He observed other spirits around him, some grey and others transparent. After being pronounced dead at 10 minutes, he recovered 30 minutes later according to medical records. He was aware of being immaterial and able to observe everything happening to his body from an outside perspective. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and observation of physical events from a spiritual perspective align with biblical distinctions between body and spirit (2 Corinthians 5:8). The presence of other spirits reflects biblical acknowledgment of the spiritual realm. The return to life after clinical death parallels biblical resurrection accounts. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The brief account focuses on verifiable observations without theological claims. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clinical death with documented resuscitation attempts in hospital | Specific observation of medical procedures and timing | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Watched resuscitation efforts | 1.00 | Medical staff | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1297 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1671 Ekaterina A NDE 3667 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ekaterina_a_nde.html | 16 | 2008 | 16 | F |
Sixteen-year-old Ekaterina underwent surgery for pheochromocytoma, an extremely rare adrenal tumor. Under anesthesia, she found herself floating above the operating room watching the surgery. She observed the surgical team's emotions and the critical moment when the scalpel touched the tumor, causing panic. She was then pulled through a dark tunnel to a yellow fog-filled realm where she met five luminous beings. She witnessed Earth from space, seeing beings in spacecraft observing a blue ray of light entering Earth. She experienced visions of past lives including a detailed medieval scene. After initially choosing not to return, she was eventually sent back against her will. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during surgery and ability to perceive spiritual realities align with biblical accounts of spiritual vision. The encounter with luminous beings could represent angels. Being sent back to complete earthly purpose reflects biblical themes of divine timing. Unbiblical elements: The extensive past life visions and reincarnation themes directly contradict Hebrews 9:27 which states humans die once then face judgment. The beings in spacecraft and new age concepts diverge from biblical cosmology. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 6 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | High-risk surgery with general anesthesia for rare tumor | Detailed observations of surgery but no verification attempted | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/3/2025 | 3 | 0 | Observed surgery details | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||
| 1298 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1579 Elisa P NDE 3472 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1elisa_p_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-08-15 | 2008 | F |
Elisa was climbing and slipped from a cliff face, falling into a ravine. In the darkness she became immaterial, experiencing rapid thought and time distortion. Her life flashed before her, showing childhood memories including specific details later verified in photos. She saw three visions of her probable future, including her future home which came true months later. She encountered a brilliant mystical light that she recognized as "the line" between life and death. Choosing not to cross because she wanted to live and enjoy worldly things, she prayed and returned to her body. The experience led to her Christian conversion and complete life transformation. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The life review aligns with biblical concepts of divine omniscience and life accountability. The boundary between life and death reflects biblical teaching about appointed times. The spiritual transformation and conversion to Christianity demonstrate the fruits of genuine spiritual encounter. Prayer leading to return shows faith's power. Unbiblical elements: Initially following neo-paganism before the experience, though this was abandoned after the NDE in favor of Christianity. |
5 | Other | 5 | 15 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Life-threatening fall from cliff | Specific future vision of home verified months later | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Life review with verifiable childhood memory | 1.00 | Self | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1299 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1454 Ellen K NDE 138 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ellen_k_nde_138.html | 1994 | 1994-05 | 2003 | F |
Ellen underwent rib removal surgery and experienced post-operative complications. In her hospital room, she felt increasing distress and respiratory arrest despite calling for help. The corner of her room became an infinite black abyss that she recognized as a boundary to death. She fought against being pulled into this darkness, wrapping sheets around her wrists and holding the bedrails. After receiving oxygen, both lungs collapsed requiring intubation and paralysis for three months. While intubated with eyes taped shut, she found herself observing her body from outside, initially convincing herself it was a mannequin. Later visiting the ICU after recovery, she recognized the exact room and window she had seen during her OBE. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The boundary between life and death aligns with biblical concepts of divine sovereignty over life's limits. The struggle against death and desire to remain for family shows godly love and responsibility. The out-of-body observation suggests consciousness beyond physical form, consistent with biblical dualism. Unbiblical elements: The darkness experienced as negative/evil differs from some biblical near-death accounts but could represent spiritual warfare or the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4). |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Documented respiratory arrest and bilateral pneumothorax requiring intubation | Accurate observation of ICU room layout while eyes taped shut | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Eyes taped during intubation | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Black abyss boundary in room corner | 0.00 | ICU nurses | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||
| 1300 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1693 Derek C NDE 3694 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1derek_c_nde.html | 1995 | 1995-07 | 2008 | M |
Derek was suffering from kidney stones when he experienced a heart attack while alone at home. After telling his partner John on the phone that he was having a heart attack, he collapsed and lost consciousness for approximately 50 minutes. He awoke to find his deceased grandparents (Oma and Opa) on his left and great-grandparents on his right. His Oma took his hand and said "Enough is enough, you're coming home!" When Derek refused, saying he had to care for his children, his Oma asked why. At that moment, John arrived and Derek observed from above as John warmed his cold body with heating pads and blankets. When John's head touched Derek's cheek, Derek returned to his body. The experience gave him unshakeable faith in life after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Meeting deceased family members aligns with biblical concepts of consciousness after death and the communion of saints. The choice to return for his children demonstrates sacrificial love consistent with biblical values. The transformation of faith and loss of fear of death reflects biblical promises about eternal life. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on family love and responsibility without contradicting scripture. |
2 | Home | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Heart attack with unconsciousness for approximately 50 minutes | Accurate observation of John's specific actions while unconscious | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw deceased relatives bedside | 0.00 | John (partner) | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1301 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1425 Derry B NDE 198 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1derry_b_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-09-08 | 2003 | F |
Derry, a registered nurse, suffered severe injuries in a car accident where her teenage son was driving. She stopped breathing and was on a ventilator during her coma. She vividly remembers walking with Jesus in a heavenly garden filled with bright mist and light that passed through everything. The garden had bright green plants and a musical stream of sparkling water. When she tried to drink, the water ran through her transparent hands. Jesus communicated telepathically, showing complete love and giving her the choice to stay or return. She chose to return to help herself and others. From above, she watched her husband holding her hand in the hospital. While comatose, she could sense nurses' thoughts through their touch and knew who believed she would survive. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with Jesus Christ whom she recognized as a familiar friend perfectly aligns with John 10:14. The heavenly garden reflects Paradise and Eden. The light passing through everything suggests the glory of God. The transparent/spiritual body aligns with 1 Corinthians 15:44. Telepathic communication represents perfect spiritual understanding. The choice to return for service reflects biblical servanthood. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is thoroughly Christ-centered with strong biblical parallels throughout. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Traumatic brain injury requiring ventilator and emergency surgery | Detailed otherworldly observations but no verified earthly details provided | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Comatose on ventilator | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Walking with Jesus in heavenly garden | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1302 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1773 Dewa NDE 3792 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dewa_nde.html | 1996 | 2008 | F |
Dewa took an herbal medicine for sinus problems without knowing she was allergic to it, resulting in allergic shock and death. She found herself in a dark room or tunnel experiencing profound peace. She heard people calling her from far away but felt annoyed at having to return as the peaceful feeling was wonderful. Despite her reluctance, she was drawn back by the distant voices. The experience left her with heightened awareness and psychic sensitivity. She felt united with the world and gained understanding about universal connections. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The dark tunnel could represent the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4). The profound peace aligns with the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7). Being called back suggests divine timing and purpose for continued life. Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified, though the brevity of the account limits theological assessment. |
5 | Unknown | 5 | 2 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Allergic shock described as causing death | Only general tunnel experience without specific details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Dark tunnel with voices | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1303 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1567 Dian C NDE 3512 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dian_c_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-01-12 | 2008 | 50 | F |
Dian, age 50, suffered a burst appendix, ileum and cecum with an 80% fatality rate, waiting 8 hours in the ER before surgery. She experienced months of spiritual time while only 8 days passed on Earth. She traveled through a dark tunnel to a desert-like area with a building where spirits gathered. Due to a karmic mistake, she experienced someone else's life review. She attended a spiritual "class" for 4 months learning to use healing tools, then spent 2 months in a memory foam-like place embraced by unconditional love from a god-like being. Despite crossing the point of no return, she was sent back. Her intelligence measurably increased afterward, leading to job promotion. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The spiritual journey and encounter with divine love align with God's nature. The healing mission given reflects biblical gifts of healing (1 Corinthians 12:9). Being sent back despite her choice shows divine sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: Heavy emphasis on karma, reincarnation themes, and dharma lords directly contradict biblical teaching. The "karmic mistake" and past life references conflict with Hebrews 9:27. Pagan and shamanistic beliefs diverge from biblical monotheism. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Life-threatening condition with 80% fatality rate if not treated within 2 hours | Extensive otherworldly experiences but no verifiable earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 3 | 0 | Desert building with spirits | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1304 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1540 Dirk D NDE 3088 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1dirk_d_nde.html | 1980 | 1980-08 | 2007 | M |
Dirk was in a car accident where 3 of 5 occupants died. He suffered a subdural hematoma requiring emergency surgery. While being transported through an underground hospital hallway, he floated above the stretcher observing his body under a sheet and the orderlies pushing the bed. He noticed specific details of the tiles and fluorescent light fixtures on the ceiling. Years later when working at the same hospital, he walked through the underground passage and recognized it from his OBE. He was in a coma for a week and semi-comatose for another week. Others noticed he changed afterward, as if guided by directions from above. His religious views broadened to see God/Allah/Buddha as different names for the same Supreme Being. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with verified observations supports biblical teaching about consciousness beyond the physical body. The spiritual transformation and sense of divine guidance align with being led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14). Unbiblical elements: The universalist view that all religions' deities are the same contradicts biblical claims of Christ's uniqueness (John 14:6), though this developed after the NDE rather than during it. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Subdural hematoma requiring emergency surgery, coma for one week | Specific hallway details later verified when working at hospital | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Comatose | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Hospital hallway observation | 1.00 | Self | Moderately Compatible | 5 | |||||||
| 1305 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1702 Don R NDE 21883 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1don_r_nde.html | 1975 | 1975-11-22 | 2008 | 34 | M |
Don was hit by a car while crossing a freeway on foot, suffering a head injury when his head hit the windshield. During the impact, he immediately found himself hovering about 10 feet above his body and experienced a white, bright but soft light. God spoke to him asking him to come with Him. Don responded "No, I want to marry and have a son and daughter." Nine years later he placed this wish in Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, and it came true - he has been married 21 years with a daughter and son. God also told him to walk to Port Arthur, Texas and not look back. The experience gave him firm belief in the afterlife. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with God aligns with biblical theophanies. The bright divine light reflects God's glory (1 Timothy 6:16). God honoring the request for family before death shows divine mercy. The specific instruction to walk and not look back parallels Lot's escape from Sodom (Genesis 19:17). The transformation of faith confirms genuine divine encounter. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on God's mercy and life purpose. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Hit by car with head injury and concussion | General divine encounter without specific verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Encounter with God | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1306 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1680 Fred S NDE 5312 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1fred_s_nde.html | 2008 | 2008 | M |
Fred S underwent oral surgery for a maxillary sinus uplift with twilight anesthesia. Having an abnormally low heart rate (42-48 BPM), he had a violent reaction to the anesthesia. He felt paralysis creeping up his body, lost the ability to breathe, and tried to scream but could not. He described feeling like being nailed inside a coffin. After relaxing, he left his body and floated above himself, observing his stretched-out form. A dental technician saw his distress and yanked out the IV tubes. Fred was resuscitated and came around, then passed out. The anesthesiologist later verified the incident required resuscitation. Fred remained violently ill for days and felt detached for about 6 months, feeling as if in another dimension. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience where Fred saw himself from above aligns with biblical accounts of the spirit separating from the body. The experience of leaving the physical form resonates with Paul's description in 2 Corinthians of being caught up to the third heaven. The sense of otherworldly dimension corresponds to biblical descriptions of spiritual realms. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience contains standard NDE elements without contradicting biblical teachings. No mentions of reincarnation, universal salvation, or occult practices. |
3 | Other | 7 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Surgery with general anesthesia, reaction caused respiratory arrest | Clear out-of-body experience with observation of self and surroundings | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Out-of-body observation | 1.00 | Anesthesiologist | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1307 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1433 G. Bryan B NDE 184 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1g_bryan_b_nde.html | 1981 | 1981-08-12 | 2008 | 42 | M |
G. Bryan B had his third major accident when his tie-rod broke causing him to lose control of his pickup truck. He was broadsided by another vehicle and thrown across the cab, striking his head forcefully enough to be pronounced dead at the scene. He suffered a closed head injury and brain-stem damage. After falling up out of his body into a tunnel of pastel hues, he encountered a radiant being of pure love and intelligence. The being showed him his life review and expressed disappointment that he hadn't used his gifts. He was then transported to a vast library where he conducted research through a thought-responsive computer terminal. He remained there until told the library was closing, then came out of his coma months later with hidden knowledge that emerged during his studies. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel experience, encountering a luminous being, life review, and sense of divine disappointment align with biblical themes of judgment and spiritual accountability. The library could represent divine wisdom and knowledge as described in biblical texts about heavenly records. Unbiblical elements: The concept of being given research tasks in a cosmic library and accessing information through thought-responsive technology diverges from traditional biblical descriptions of the afterlife. The focus on using intellectual gifts for humanity's benefit, while positive, lacks explicit Christian theological framework. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Pronounced dead at scene with traumatic head injury and brain-stem damage | Out-of-body experience with tunnel and detailed otherworldly encounters | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed accident scene from above | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1308 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1692 Gary T NDE 3695 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gary_t_nde.html | 2008 | 2008-08-21 | 2008 | M |
Gary T was bleeding to death and told his wife goodbye before entering a stage of total darkness. He felt wonderful with no pain or fear. He saw a bright light containing his doctor who told him he would not die. Gary went into the light and things moved faster and faster. He came to hours later in intensive care, having to relearn to walk. His son had been revived after swallowing the placenta. Gary no longer fears death and feels he needs to understand more about his experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light experience aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light. The presence of a reassuring figure and the peaceful transition correspond to biblical accounts of angelic encounters. The loss of fear of death reflects biblical teachings about eternal life. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard NDE elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death phenomena. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Life-threatening blood loss requiring resuscitation | Saw bright light with doctor figure, entered light with accelerating experience | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw doctor in bright light | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1309 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1729 George L NDE 21905 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1george_l_nde.html | 1992 | 1992-08-08 | 2009 | M |
George L was shot multiple times during an attempted carjacking. He took bullets to his upper arm (shattering the bone), twice in the abdomen (hitting liver, stomach, and lung), and drove 14 blocks before pulling over and lying in the street. As he lay dying thinking of his two-year-old son, his soul left his body. He floated with his hands on his parents' shoulders in the hospital hallway, then observed his surgery from the ceiling. He saw a white shape matching his size and form slowly lay into his body from feet to face, at which point he came back to life. A stranger had rescued him from the street. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The soul leaving the body and observing earthly events from above aligns with biblical descriptions of the spirit's separation from the physical form. The white shape entering his body could represent the return of his spirit, consistent with biblical resurrection accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard OBE elements without contradicting biblical teachings. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 5 | Clinical death from multiple gunshot wounds | Observed surgery from ceiling, saw white shape enter body | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed parents in hospital hallway | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 4 | |||||||||
| 1310 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1619 George T NDE 3594 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1george_t_nde.html | 2008 | M |
George T attempted suicide by overdose. During his NDE, he saw two sturdy, bright men transport him to an ambulance. He perceived being in front with the driver feeling the breeze, though he was actually lying in back. At the hospital, he observed resuscitation efforts and helped a blood-covered man in the hallway who had also overdosed. He experienced going in and out of his body. Since then, he dreams of deceased people and future events, sometimes knowing weeks in advance when people will die. He also saw apocalyptic visions including a meteorite hitting near Australia in 2448. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encountering luminous beings could represent angels. The ability to see future events aligns with biblical prophecy. Awareness of death beforehand reflects spiritual discernment mentioned in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The specific apocalyptic prediction about 2448 and detailed future visions go beyond biblical revelation. Knowing death dates in advance could be seen as divination, which scripture warns against. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 19 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Suicide attempt with clinical death | Multiple observations including seeing self and helping another patient | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw transport to ambulance differently | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||||
| 1311 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1629 Gini C NDE 3617 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gini_c_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-06-14 | 2008 | F |
Gini C suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. During her NDE, she encountered an old Native American man with a cougar sitting by a fire. He guided her through a cave where she witnessed her entire life from birth to present. At the cave's end, she saw brilliant white light. The man sternly told her to choose, and she chose to return to life rather than enter the light. After the experience, she gained the ability to sense things about other people and knew who truly cared about her versus who was using her. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The life review aligns with biblical concepts of judgment and accountability. The brilliant white light corresponds to divine presence. The choice between life and death reflects free will. Enhanced discernment of people's true nature aligns with spiritual gifts. Unbiblical elements: The Native American guide with a cougar as spirit animals represents non-Christian spiritual traditions. This shamanic imagery differs from biblical descriptions of angels or divine messengers. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 3 | Hemorrhagic stroke as life-threatening event | Life review in cave and choice at brilliant light | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Complete life review | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 1312 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1675 Glauco S NDE 3674 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1glauco_s_nde.html | 1970 | 2008 | 8 | M |
Eight-year-old Glauco and his two brothers went into a river and all three drowned, underwater for 22 minutes. After screaming to God for help, Glauco left his body and was embraced by a kind angel who took him toward a brilliant light that didn't hurt his eyes. In the light, he met another angel who showed him his life review backwards, including seeing himself as a molecule of life in the womb. The angel told him it wasn't his time and showed him his mother's future pain if her sons died. All three brothers were miraculously rescued and revived. A dark-skinned tall beautiful angel without wings pulled them from the water. Both brothers had similar experiences but were told not to discuss them. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Crying out to God for salvation, angelic beings providing comfort and guidance, brilliant divine light, life review showing moral consequences, miraculous rescue of all three brothers, and the message that it wasn't their time all strongly align with biblical accounts. The angels' appearance and role as messengers and rescuers fits scripture. Unbiblical elements: Being told not to discuss the experience contradicts biblical instructions to testify about God's works. The extended 22-minute underwater survival for three children simultaneously stretches natural possibility, though biblical miracles include resurrections. |
5 | Other | 10 | 20 | 45 | Exceptional Evidence | 15 | Drowning for 22 minutes, clinical death | Multiple specific observations, impossible survival, miraculous rescue of all three | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Life review including pre-birth | 0.00 | Two brothers | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1313 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1493 Goldy NDE 64 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1goldy_nde.html | 1953 | 2008 | 5 | F |
Young Goldy was repeatedly strangled by her cousin and mother until losing consciousness. After intense fear and paralysis, she left her body and found herself riding on a large female cougar. She could feel the cougar's muscles, warmth, and movement. She saw what she was leaving behind but not where they were going, moving toward an open field. Upon return, she felt calm and peaceful. The experience taught her to control breathing, slow blood loss and metabolism, and not feel cold. She gained empathic abilities and says the cougar is always there for her as protection. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and supernatural protection align with biblical accounts of divine guardianship. The transformation from fear to peace reflects scriptural promises of God's comfort. The special abilities gained could be seen as spiritual gifts. Unbiblical elements: The cougar as a spirit guide or protector animal is characteristic of shamanic and Native American spirituality rather than biblical angelology. The specific physical control techniques learned are more aligned with Eastern practices than biblical spirituality. |
5 | Home | 3 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Repeated strangulation to unconsciousness | Out-of-body experience with spirit animal guide | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Riding on female cougar | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 1314 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1808 Fabia NDE 3823 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1fabia_nde.html | 1970 | 1970-03-11 | 2008 | F |
Fabia went into premature labor with uncontrollable hemorrhaging. As medical staff couldn't find more sheets and said they couldn't save her due to a blood delivery accident, she felt herself leaving. She heard her deceased mother's voice crying "My darling." She exited her body, ascending to the ceiling, and saw herself wrapped in bloody curtains from above. She heard metallic-sounding voices saying they couldn't save her. She felt deep wellbeing and was drawn to a scintillating brilliant light. But hearing her mother's cries, she refused to leave her and returned. She awoke at 5pm with her son just revived after swallowing the placenta. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with observation from above, brilliant divine light, encounter with deceased loved one, and choice to return for love of family all align with biblical themes. The deep wellbeing and attraction to the light reflect divine presence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains standard NDE elements consistent with biblical accounts, particularly the power of love and sacrifice in choosing to return. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Hemorrhaging during childbirth, declared unable to save | OBE observation of medical crisis, heard specific statements | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Heard medical staff statements | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1315 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1752 Frances H NDE 3757 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1frances_h_nde.html | 1968 | 2008 | 7 | F |
Seven-year-old Frances was drowning in the ocean, caught in a riptide. After giving up the struggle, she "popped" out of her body with the thought "I'm not dead, I'm alive, more alive than ever!" Her spirit went straight to the Light without a tunnel. There were people in the Light full of love and understanding. She was told many things stored in her subconscious, had a purpose for returning, and agreed to come back. Suddenly she was in a strange man's arms being lifted from the ocean. The man, possibly an angel, set her on shore, asked if she was okay, then disappeared. She gained psychic sensitivity and prophetic dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct ascension to divine Light, beings of love in the Light, receiving divine knowledge, having a life purpose, and angelic rescue all strongly align with biblical accounts. The enhanced spiritual sensitivity afterwards reflects biblical spiritual gifts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience powerfully demonstrates biblical themes of divine rescue, purposeful life, and angelic intervention. |
5 | Other | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Drowning in ocean riptide | Direct to Light, beings present, mysterious rescue by possible angel | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Received divine information | 0.00 | Unknown man/angel | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1316 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1804 Francesco I NDE 3828 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francesco_i_nde.html | 1954 | 1954-10-07 | 2008 | 7 | M |
Seven-year-old Francesco was caught in rough ocean waves and dragged out by currents. He saw himself underwater surrounded by dead algae, then his vision turned upside down and he saw himself in an egg shape with head down in fetal position. He came back to life when a wave hurled him to shore near his companions. His friend asked where he had been all that time. The experience changed his life forever, followed by seven prophetic nightmares, five of which have come true. He had another NDE at age 51 which he considers too complicated to describe. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The near-death in water and miraculous return to shore could represent divine intervention. The prophetic dreams that came true align with biblical prophecy gifts. Unbiblical elements: The fetal position egg imagery is unusual and lacks clear biblical parallel. The emphasis on nightmares rather than divine visions differs from typical biblical prophecy. |
5 | Other | 5 | 6 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 3 | Drowning in rough ocean | Saw self underwater and in fetal position | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self underwater | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1317 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1447 Francis R NDE 161 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francis_r_nde.html | 1985 | 2008 | M |
Francis R experienced his fifteenth seizure when everything went black. He found himself walking barefoot (had been wearing hiking boots). He encountered his deceased grandmother and experienced great joy. He gained telepathic connection with people in another universe. He saw scenes from the world's future and understood everything about the universe. When ordered to return, he didn't want to leave as he was happy for the first time in his life. He hasn't been happy since returning and gained extreme range telepathy abilities. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encountering deceased loved ones and gaining universal understanding align with some biblical accounts of spiritual revelation. The joy experienced reflects biblical descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: The telepathic connection with another universe and extreme range telepathy afterwards suggest New Age concepts rather than biblical spiritual gifts. The persistent unhappiness since returning contradicts biblical teachings about finding joy in God's purpose. |
5 | Unknown | 5 | 8 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 3 | Multiple seizures | Walking barefoot, met grandmother, universal knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 0 | Universal understanding | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1318 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1524 Francisco GV NDE 3365 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1francisco_gv_nde.html | 2004 | 2008 | M |
Francisco was practicing underwater breath-holding (apnea) during diving rescue training. After swimming 75 meters underwater, he lost consciousness. He traveled through a dark tunnel to an area of intense white light. There he met his deceased best friend Nestor, who reassured him everything would be fine in life. Francisco felt very tranquil and happy. He was pulled back, saw himself floating over people pressing his chest, then opened his eyes calm and relaxed. Witnesses said he was unconscious without breathing or pulse for significant time, revived by chest punch. One year later, his father's spirit visited him with the same reassuring message. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and brilliant light align with biblical near-death accounts. Meeting a deceased friend with reassurance could represent the communion of saints. The peace and joy reflect divine presence. The calm return and lack of fear afterwards shows spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: The later visitation by his living father's spirit while the father slept is more characteristic of astral projection or New Age beliefs than biblical teaching about spiritual appearances. |
5 | Other | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Drowning, no breathing or pulse detected | Reached 75m mark, tunnel, light, deceased friend encounter | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self from above during resuscitation | 1.00 | Instructor, fireman, emergency nurse | Moderately Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1319 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1482 Fred B NDE 104 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1fred_b_nde.html | 1972 | 2008 | M |
Fred was working alone when he grabbed a water pipe for balance and received a 115-volt electric shock across his heart, causing him to fall unconscious. He experienced floating in a black void with intense happiness and no pain. He saw a light to his left with a texture like sunlight reflecting off water. As he moved toward the light, he heard what he realized was himself howling like a dog - a primeval survival instinct that brought a coworker to rescue him. The coworker disconnected him from the pipe-drill motor connection. Fred estimates he was clinically dead for 10-20 seconds based on the doctor's assessment. He experienced no residual effects except losing his fear of death and gaining greater appreciation for life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience included common NDE elements consistent with biblical accounts - darkness/void followed by divine light, out-of-body experience, and profound peace. The transformative aftereffect of no longer fearing death aligns with biblical promises about eternal life. The rescue through an involuntary vocalization could be interpreted as divine intervention preserving his life. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience was brief and focused on the transition from darkness to light without any problematic theological content. |
5 | Other | 7 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Electrocution with apparent cardiac arrest, doctor estimated 10-20 seconds of clinical death | Out-of-body experience with observation of surroundings from black void | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/3/2025 | 1 | 1 | Out-of-body experience in black void | 0.00 | Coworker | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1320 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1743 Gordy K NDE 3744 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gordy_k_nde.html | 1989 | 2008 | M |
In October 1989, Gordy was on a hospital gurney when he saw his heart rhythm change to V-Tach on the monitor. Medical staff began intubating him and someone said "He's going into..." before he lost consciousness. He found himself outside his body near the ceiling with no physical form, only awareness. He could see the backs of doctors and nurses on his side of the gurney, with the overhead light fixture blocking his view of people on the other side. He read Dymo-labels on cupboard doors describing their contents. The room then dissolved to blackness with a bright light appearing in what would have been the corner. The light increased in size as if he was moving toward it, but before it took over, he returned to his body. The experience felt brief but seemed to last longer than the actual time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Classic out-of-body experience with consciousness separate from physical form, movement toward divine light, and ability to observe earthly realm from spiritual perspective. The bright light approaching is consistent with biblical descriptions of divine presence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience was interrupted before reaching the light, containing only standard NDE elements without theological concerns. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | V-Tach cardiac rhythm observed on monitor during hospital emergency | Specific observation of cupboard labels and room layout from ceiling perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 0 | View of medical team from ceiling | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||||
| 1321 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1724 Granit N NDE 3707 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1granit_n_nde.html | 1993 | 2008 | 8 | M |
Eight-year-old Granit picked up an illegal firecracker after New Year's Day in Breda. When he lit it, it exploded immediately. He suddenly found himself in a rotating tunnel like a cloud with billions of small lights inside. He heard beautiful classical-like music and felt peaceful, quiet, and without worries. At the tunnel's end was a large light resembling the sun but one he could look into directly. He telepathically said "Wow it is beautiful here. Where am I?" before returning to his body with lightning speed. Miraculously, his hand was protected with only minor bleeding despite the explosion. He told his mother he had been with God, though she thought he imagined it. The experience gave him tranquility, peace, and understanding of God's true nature. He later abandoned organized religion to focus on life itself and direct relationship with God. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel of light, divine music, profound peace, and encounter with what he identified as God align with biblical accounts of divine encounters. The protection of his hand could be seen as divine intervention. His increased faith and understanding of God's nature reflect spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: His later rejection of organized religion in favor of personal spirituality, while not directly unbiblical, represents a move away from traditional Christian community worship. |
5 | Other | 3 | 8 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Firecracker explosion with uncertain life-threatening nature | Detailed tunnel experience with lights and telepathic communication | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Rotating tunnel with lights and music | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1322 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1811 Greg B NDE 3841 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1greg_b_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-02-26 | 2008 | M |
On February 26, 2007 at 5:15am, Greg had a gran-mal seizure due to untreated CSF brain infection, resulting in respiratory and cardiac arrest. He found himself stepping out of bright light, elevated above everyone else, able to see to the horizon. He was greeted by 40-50 deceased female relatives in a half-circle, including his grandmother Viola, granny Eddie, and aunt Jeannie. Indians were dancing and singing to the left while both his grandfathers leaned against a traditional boat. Behind them were thousands of people extending to the horizon - all his ancestors. After being judged by God, his grandmother explained "they are you, they are all you." He saw Native American plains with buffalo and Indian ponies. When prayers from his mother and children pulled on his shoulders, he chose to return. His brother found him, cleared his airway, and revived him. Research later confirmed the accuracy of his ancestral vision. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with God who judged him, experience of heaven, deceased relatives in paradise, being pulled back by prayers of family, and the life-giving choice to return for his children. The judgment experience aligns with biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The Native American cultural elements reflect his heritage rather than conflicting with biblical truth. His statement about God, religion, and humanity suggests inclusive theology but doesn't contradict scripture. |
2 | Home | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Gran-mal seizure from CSF infection causing respiratory and cardiac arrest | Detailed vision of deceased relatives later confirmed through ancestry research | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Seeing deceased relatives and ancestors | 1.00 | Brother | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1323 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1465 Gulden NDE 2837 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1gulden_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-06-18 | 2008 | F |
Gulden suffered a brain hemorrhage on June 6, 2000, with surgery on June 20. She had nine times more veins/arteries than normal in her brain. After surgery, while unconscious, she rose above her bed toward a bright white light. Her deceased uncle passed by saying "Not yet." A lady guide took her to several beautiful places - mountains, seashore with a village - claiming each was her life's place, but Gulden didn't recognize them. The guide said she wasn't ready to stay. When asked what she remembered of life, she thought of her mother and fell rapidly back into her body. She woke asking her mother for confirmation of identity. The experience brought lasting peace, understanding that death isn't frightening, and enhanced abilities including premonition and energy sensitivity. She cannot wear watches long-term as they stop working. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Rising toward divine light, encounter with deceased relative, beautiful otherworldly realms suggesting paradise, choice about returning to life, and transformative spiritual effects including loss of death fear. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The guide figure and multiple realm visits, while unusual, don't contradict biblical accounts of heaven having many dwelling places. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Brain hemorrhage with 9x normal vascular accumulation, major surgery | Detailed journey through multiple realms with guide figure | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Journey through multiple realms | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1324 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1767 Haley L NDE 3778 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1haley_l_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-05-21 | 2008 | F |
On May 21, 2006, Haley was driving when her truck went off the shoulder. She overcorrected, causing it to flip and slide on the driver's side. Her head slammed into the road, knocking her unconscious, with her left arm trapped and losing massive blood. She left her body and stood in the road observing the accident scene - firemen, ambulance, police lights - feeling detached. She sensed a frightening presence calling her toward a bright light behind her. Knowing that stopping would mean death, she instead glided rapidly eastward down the familiar road toward home, passing known landmarks. The presence's light reflected past her onto the road ahead. She was suddenly yanked back when airlifted to the hospital. The experience lasted about a minute but seemed much longer. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience during life-threatening trauma, awareness of choice between life and death, presence of supernatural light, and consciousness beyond physical body. The resistance to the beckoning light could represent spiritual discernment. Unbiblical elements: The frightening nature of the calling presence is unusual, as biblical near-death accounts typically describe divine light as comforting. However, her instinctive resistance may have been divinely guided self-preservation. |
5 | Other | 8 | 12 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe head trauma and massive blood loss from trapped arm requiring helicopter evacuation | Detailed observation of accident scene and conscious travel down familiar road | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Viewing accident scene from outside body | 0.00 | Brother | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1325 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1598 Harriet K NDE 3560 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1harriet_k_nde.html | 1970 | 2008 | 7 | F |
In July 1970, seven-year-old Harriet was comatose for four weeks suffering from a brain abscess. During an angiogram intended to pinpoint the abscess, she watched the procedure from the left upper corner of the room while still comatose. She saw someone holding her hand (her father), a large square machine above her, and doctors at the foot of the bed on the right side. Years later when she described this to her father, he went white - she had exactly described the angiogram procedure. An electroencephalogram the night before had shown the abscess, and her parents were told without surgery she would die or be left vegetative. Miraculously, overnight the abscess completely disappeared. The angiogram showed no abscess, and she survived to later graduate from law school. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body observation during comatose state demonstrating consciousness beyond physical body. The miraculous overnight disappearance of a life-threatening brain abscess suggests divine healing intervention. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience demonstrates both spiritual consciousness and apparent miraculous healing consistent with biblical accounts. |
4 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Comatose for 4 weeks with brain abscess, life-threatening without surgery | Accurately observed and described angiogram procedure while comatose | written_account | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Watching angiogram from corner of room | 1.00 | Father | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||
| 1326 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1720 Hazeliene M NDE 3725 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1hazeliene_m_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-05-02 | 2008 | F |
On May 2, 2007, Hazeliene experienced severe breathing difficulty at home around 4pm. She lost consciousness, soiled herself, and fell hitting her head. She was unconscious until 8:30pm. During this time, she traveled through a dark tunnel going upward, then encountered an extremely bright light from which she felt overwhelming love - a love she had never experienced before. The light welcomed her warmly and she felt completely loved. She told the light "I want to stay here, but I love my two kids" and suddenly woke up. Her maid found her body had turned black and was cold like a dead person. The experience left her feeling that only the light had ever truly loved her, and she gained apparent healing abilities afterward, successfully treating her children's injuries and her maid's eyes. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Dark tunnel leading to divine light, overwhelming experience of pure unconditional love from the light source, choice to return for her children showing sacrificial love, and development of healing gifts afterward which could be seen as spiritual gifts. Unbiblical elements: The claim of developing healing powers through "chanting" suggests non-Christian spiritual practices. While healing gifts are biblical, the method described seems to incorporate other religious elements. |
5 | Home | 8 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Severe breathing difficulty, unconscious 4+ hours, body turned black and cold | Classic tunnel experience with divine light and overwhelming love | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Dark tunnel to bright loving light | 0.00 | Maid | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | ||||||||
| 1327 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1428 Heather S NDE 194 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1heather_s_nde_194.html | 1992 | 2008 | F |
In summer 1992, Heather did a backflip off the deck into their pool, hitting her head and falling unconscious in the water. After initial confusion and spinning, she experienced instant calm and saw a tunnel of light that looked like looking down a wave of surf. At the tunnel's end she saw a beach, grass, and a man standing there who telepathically told her she wasn't supposed to be there yet and had a mission. She believes this was Jesus. Simultaneously, she could see the pool from about 20 feet above, looking straight down at herself. Her brother's voice snapped her back into her body. Though it happened within a minute, it seemed much longer. She has since had multiple OBEs, drowning dreams where Jesus tells her to go back, and visions of other people drowning. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encounter with figure she identified as Jesus who sent her back with a mission, tunnel of light leading to paradise-like realm with beach, telepathic communication of divine purpose, and subsequent spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The identification of Jesus and message about having an unfinished mission aligns with biblical accounts of divine purpose and intervention. |
5 | Home | 7 | 15 | 29 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Head trauma from pool accident, unconscious in water | Tunnel vision, being encounter, simultaneous pool observation from above | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Tunnel with beach at end | 0.00 | Brother | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1328 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1449 Helen PB NDE 154 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1helen_pb_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-10-02 | 2008 | F |
On October 2, 1998, Helen was rushed to hospital with excruciating pain from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. She lost 2.5 liters (45%) of blood internally, crushing her lungs and central nervous system. During extreme pain, her mind took her to a brown paddock with a monster/pain companion (man with bull's head). Her NDE consisted of rushing through a dark tunnel at extreme speed, bouncing off unseen walls. She approached multiple bluish lights with brightness around each. These beings loved her absolutely and completely, knowing everything about her good and bad, accepting her totally. Despite being a devoted mother, only her life force seemed to exist. She wanted to join them but felt pulled back. She opened her left eye in recovery, later feeling isolated and missing those life forces. She felt more connection with trees and sunshine than people for almost a year. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Near-death from life-threatening medical crisis, tunnel experience leading to beings of light who demonstrated perfect unconditional love and complete knowledge, acceptance despite knowing all good and bad, and profound spiritual transformation afterward. Unbiblical elements: None directly identified. The bull-headed figure was part of her pain journey, not the NDE itself. Her subsequent feeling of connection with nature over people, while unusual, doesn't contradict scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Ruptured ectopic pregnancy, loss of 45% blood volume, organ crushing | Detailed tunnel experience with multiple loving light beings | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Tunnel journey to light beings | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1329 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1474 Hera A NDE 3447 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1hera_a_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-02-01 | 2008 | F |
In February 1997, Hera had respiratory and cardiac arrest on the operating table, with V-Tach shown on the monitor. She was sucked out of her body like a vacuum and saw the anesthesiologist calling her doctor in the parking garage. After leaving the hospital, she traveled through space to a cloudy place where deceased ICU patients she had cared for gathered around her. Her father (died 6 months prior) led her to a tunnel where she was engulfed in beautiful light feeling unconditional love. She had a complete life review seeing every thought, word, deed, action and inaction. Her father led her into a rotating tunnel with a beautiful garden at the end. A figure with his back to her (whom she thought was Jesus) was present. She fell to her knees feeling like she was in the holy of holies. Three voices said "You can stay or you can leave." When told "Oh, but you are" after saying she wasn't good enough, she was deeply humbled. Prayers from her mother and children pulled her back. She told the doctor she had been in heaven and wouldn't die. She survived five surgeries that year. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encounter with God who judged her, presence of Jesus in the holy place, deceased father in paradise, life review showing all actions, choice given by divine voices, return through family prayers, and recognition of heaven. The holy of holies reference directly connects to biblical temple imagery. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts including judgment, divine presence, paradise with deceased believers, and the power of intercessory prayer. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 0 | Respiratory and cardiac arrest on operating table with V-Tach monitored | Saw doctor in parking garage, encountered deceased patients, detailed life review | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 0 | Seeing anesthesiologist calling doctor | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1330 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1490 Jack NDE 71 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jack_nde.html | 1963 | 1963-08-09 | 2008 | M |
On August 9, 1963, Jack underwent surgery to repair a massive diaphragm hole caused by microwave radiation exposure. Six days later, his incision ruptured explosively requiring emergency surgery. He developed aspiration pneumonia with stomach acid filling his lungs, leading to cardiac arrest for at least 17 minutes. He observed his dead body from above with its blue-gray pallor and watched the corpsman on the phone laughing before discovering his patient had stopped breathing. His entire life passed before him from an external perspective, feeling not only his own emotions but those of everyone involved in each event. He was taken up in a golden whirlwind/tunnel toward brilliant white light that appeared as a man in white robes with gold sash. He was told "TELL THEM! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!" three times, that he was "but one who would reveal the glory," and "Jack! You must go back. You have not finished your mission on earth." His spirit re-entered through his toes, causing weeks of foot pain. He prevented open heart massage and tracheotomy by speaking immediately upon return. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Extensive life review with moral understanding, divine figure in white robes (consistent with Christ), commissioning to "tell them" and "reveal the glory," divine mission to complete, and miraculous survival after 17+ minutes cardiac arrest. The golden whirlwind recalls biblical theophanies. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience strongly parallels biblical prophetic commissioning with divine encounter, life review, and specific mission to testify. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 20 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Aspiration pneumonia with cardiac arrest for minimum 17 minutes recorded | Detailed observations of medical response, complete life review, divine commissioning | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 1 | Observing dead body and corpsman | 1.00 | Medical team | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1331 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1445 James G NDE 164 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_g_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-12-17 | 2008 | M |
James G experienced clinical death in December 1998 while in a coma with gangrene in his right leg, heart failure, and pulmonary edema. During his NDE, he felt separated from his body with no pain, experiencing total peace and a glowing sensation around his form. He passed through what he described as a valley or tunnel filled with darkness before encountering light. The light emanated total love, peace, and immense power that he described as exceeding millions of atomic explosions. At the entrance to what he called "the Kingdom," James met a deceased woman named Kathy who had been a customer on his paper route when he was a teenager. She had died years before his experience. Kathy told him to wait because "HE" was coming to meet him and that he would be back one day. James experienced a complete life review, watching his entire life from birth to being taken to Emory Hospital unfold like a stage play that he could observe but not control. This review made him deeply appreciate life as a precious and beautiful gift. James was told his time had not yet come, which made him sad to leave the beautiful Kingdom. He was cast back through darkness into earthly light and slammed back into his body. The experience transformed his perspective on life and death. He now appreciates life even more deeply while maintaining strong belief in God, Jesus, and everlasting life. He feels he was chosen to experience this glimpse of the afterlife and has finally understood why. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains several elements consistent with biblical accounts of the afterlife. The darkness followed by divine light aligns with biblical descriptions of moving from death to God's presence. The concept of "the Kingdom" corresponds to biblical references to God's kingdom. The life review mirrors biblical concepts of judgment or accountability. The presence of a deceased person in the afterlife and the message that it wasn't yet his time to die align with biblical narratives about divine timing and the continuation of consciousness after death. The powerful, loving presence James felt approaching (referred to as "HE") suggests an encounter with the divine, consistent with biblical descriptions of God's overwhelming presence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements that directly contradict biblical teachings. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation regardless of faith, new age concepts, or any occult practices. The experience reinforced rather than challenged traditional Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and eternal life. |
4 | Hospital | 5 | 15 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Coma with multiple organ failure documented | Encountered deceased person (Kathy) he knew from past, experienced detailed life review | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 0 | Out of body experience with peace and glow | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1332 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1458 James S NDE 127 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_s_nde.html | 1995 | 1995-06-23 | 2008 | M |
James S suffered a heart attack on June 23, 1995, with his heart stopped for 23 minutes. While lying on the floor unable to move and knowing he was dying, he transitioned painlessly through a black veil of death. Initially overwhelmed by panic in total darkness, he could feel evil entities slithering and crawling around him, actively searching for him. He sensed extreme aggression from these dark presences and withdrew into shadows to avoid detection, terrified by the scuttling activity surrounding him. When James said "God help me," everything evil instantly scattered in all directions. He then felt an approaching presence of perfect love and trust, so powerful it could be felt from an immense distance. Two beings dressed in black gowns with reflective face screens lifted him by his elbows above the darkness. They communicated through feelings and music that transcended language, providing total understanding and reassurance. They brought him to a soft suede leather sack which opened to reveal his own personal world. The beings explained he controlled this realm completely with no limits except that anything removed could never return. When asked to picture a safe place, it materialized instantly before him, with imperfections transforming like mercury until perfect. James explored his new world from an oversized recliner when suddenly told he must return. Despite objections, he was firmly lifted out and shoved feet-first through the top of his head back into his body. He awoke to pain, with doctors explaining he had broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder from resuscitation efforts. He briefly returned behind the veil where beings he called LOVE and TRUTH placed a chrome flashlight-like device on his chest that played colorful tones and healed his injuries. They assured him his "pod" would be waiting for him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical parallels including spiritual warfare with evil entities fleeing at God's name (James 4:7), divine rescue by angelic beings, and a prepared dwelling place reminiscent of John 14:2. The perfect love that casts out fear and the protective intervention when calling on God align with scripture. The concept of a personal realm waiting for him echoes biblical promises of prepared places in heaven. Unbiblical elements: Several concerning elements appear: the beings wore concealing black gowns with reflective screens hiding their faces (angels in scripture appear in white or bright clothing and don't hide their identity). The concept of a controllable personal realm where the experiencer is sovereign contradicts God's ultimate sovereignty. The instant healing through a technological device rather than divine power, and the casual return visits "behind the veil" at will suggest a more new age or spiritualist framework than biblical theology. The terminology of "LOVE and TRUTH" as being names rather than God or angels is unusual. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 5 | 15 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Heart attack with 23 minutes of cardiac arrest clearly documented | Darkness with evil entities, personal realm creation, healing device - unusual but unverified claims | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 4 | 0 | Evil entities in darkness | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1333 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1533 Jan H NDE 3082 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jan_h_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-03-09 | 2008 | M |
Jan H experienced an NDE after a suicide attempt by ingesting fifty pills on March 9, 2007, ending up in the intensive care unit at Erasmus Hospital in Rotterdam. During his experience, he encountered a large black vacuum-like hole that exuded great peacefulness and was about to swallow him. Before entering, he was presented with a choice of many films to watch - black films representing the bad things he had done in life and white films showing the good things. Jan chose to watch only the white films, which exclusively featured his young son from birth to the present time. These scenes showed all the positive moments and memories involving his child. After viewing all the white films, they disappeared and the black hole stopped its vacuuming action. It became clear that he wasn't welcome in the hole or tunnel at that time. Following this realization, he regained consciousness in the hospital. Despite not being religious, the intense reality of the experience prompted deep reflection. Jan concluded that there is much more to creation than what we can perceive with our physical senses. The experience particularly highlighted the significance of his son in his life, as the fact that he only saw films about his son while standing before the tunnel was meaningful. His son needed him more than ever after the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several elements that align with biblical concepts. The life review showing good and bad deeds resembles the biblical concept of judgment where deeds are evaluated (2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:12). The peaceful black void could represent a transitional state. Being turned away or not welcomed suggests it wasn't his appointed time to die (Hebrews 9:27). The focus on his son as the only "white films" might represent the pure love and responsibility that kept him earthbound, similar to Paul's conflict between departing to be with Christ and remaining for others' sake (Philippians 1:23-24). Unbiblical elements: The mechanical nature of the experience with "films" to choose from lacks the personal divine encounter typical in biblical accounts. The absence of any divine presence, angels, or spiritual beings differs from most biblical death experiences. The self-selection of viewing only "white films" while avoiding the "black films" suggests an ability to avoid confronting one's sins, contrary to biblical judgment where all deeds are revealed. The experience lacks any mention of God, divine love, or spiritual transformation typically associated with biblical encounters. |
5 | Hospital | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Suicide attempt with 50 pills requiring intensive care unit admission | Life review with black and white films, but no verifiable specific observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 0 | Black vacuum-like hole | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1334 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1640 Janet J NDE 3634 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1janet_j_nde.html | 1980 | 2008 | F |
Janet J experienced clinical death in 1980 during a D&C procedure following a miscarriage. Against pre-operative instructions, she drank milk from a vending machine due to extreme thirst after a long wait. When asked if she had consumed anything, she denied it to avoid further delays. Under anesthesia, she began choking on the milk, creating a life-threatening emergency as milk aspiration during anesthesia is particularly dangerous. During her clinical death, Janet had an out-of-body experience where she floated up to the ceiling and observed the medical team working frantically on her body below. She found the floating sensation fascinating and cool. From this elevated perspective, she also saw her brother and his girlfriend in the waiting room looking worried. She wondered how they had arrived so quickly and attempted to touch them and communicate that she was alright, but found herself unable to make contact. After the crisis passed and she was revived, when her brother and girlfriend visited her room, she reached out to physically touch them and told them she had tried to touch them before during her OBE. Janet also experienced being on a hospital bed positioned beside a huge river. A group of people stood on the opposite shore, waving and calling for her to cross over to join them. Despite feeling no pain and being aware of the invitation, she declined to cross. She told them she could not come because she had two little girls who needed her care. Her maternal responsibility and love for her daughters kept her from crossing over. She felt incredible peace and unity with the universe, understanding everything with remarkable clarity during the experience. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains multiple elements consistent with biblical accounts. The out-of-body experience aligns with Paul's description of being "caught up to the third heaven" whether in or out of body (2 Corinthians 12:2-3). The river barrier resembles biblical imagery of waters separating life and death, and rivers in heavenly visions (Revelation 22:1). The group calling from the other side could represent the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). Her decision to return for her children reflects the biblical principle of parental responsibility and love. The peace and understanding she experienced align with "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements that contradict biblical teaching. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation, new age concepts, or occult practices. The experience reinforced rather than challenged her faith and values. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | D&C procedure under anesthesia with milk aspiration causing clinical death | Saw brother and girlfriend in waiting room from OBE perspective, saw medical team working | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical team from above | 1.00 | Brother and girlfriend | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1335 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1642 Jackie M NDE 21825 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jackie_m_nde.html | 1989 | 2008 | F |
Jackie M experienced a near-death event in April 1989 during a miscarriage with severe hemorrhaging at home. She was passing large blood clots and became progressively weaker until she could barely walk a few steps without resting. Her mother had called a friend named Mary who had experienced miscarriages to provide support. While attempting to reach the bathroom with great difficulty, Jackie felt lightheaded and feverish with a sudden temperature spike. Sitting on the toilet with Mary nearby, she tried twice to raise her arm and call Mary's name but lacked the strength, though she managed to speak her name. Jackie then experienced an out-of-body state where she looked down on herself from above, observing herself on the toilet with Mary squatting in front of her. She described the sensation as being like a rubber band stretched out, with herself as that stretched band. The scene appeared frozen in time with neither person moving, and she couldn't hear anything. Remarkably, the viewing distance seemed greater than physically possible - as if looking down from a second floor despite living in a trailer with ten-foot ceilings. During this experience, Jackie felt God's presence with her. She distinctly sensed she had a choice to "let go" and go with Him or stay behind. The decision was entirely hers, and either choice would be acceptable to Him. She felt absolute peace without any fear. However, she couldn't let go, thinking primarily of her mother and not wanting to leave her. The instant she decided not to let go, she felt like the rubber band snapped back and she returned to her body. Mary began yelling for Jackie's mother, and they took her to the hospital. Her mother later reported the doctor said if they had waited even an hour longer, Jackie might not have survived due to blood loss. Throughout the ordeal and afterward, Jackie maintained a peaceful certainty that she would be alright, knowing that if she were meant to die, it would have already happened. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical teachings. The presence of God offering a choice reflects His respect for human free will while maintaining sovereignty. The absolute peace in God's presence echoes Philippians 4:7 about peace surpassing understanding. The rubber band sensation of the soul separating from the body aligns with Ecclesiastes 12:7 about the spirit returning to God. Her love for her mother keeping her earthbound reflects biblical principles about family bonds and responsibilities. The certain knowledge of God's presence and His acceptance of either decision demonstrates the personal relationship with the divine described throughout scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements contradicting biblical teaching. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation, occult practices, or new age concepts. The experience strengthened her faith and gave her peace about death while maintaining biblical perspectives. |
5 | Home | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Severe hemorrhaging from miscarriage, doctor confirmed life-threatening blood loss | Out-of-body observation of self and Mary, but no verification of details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Observed self and Mary from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1336 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1738 Jackie R NDE 3740 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jackie_r_nde.html | 2001 | 2001-01-30 | 2008 | F |
Jackie R experienced an NDE on January 30, 2001, during a head-on car collision. She was asleep as a passenger when her friend fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic. Though she has no memory of the crash itself, she vividly recalls what followed. She found herself walking in a grey zone, describing it as another plane that resembled a duplicate of Earth. The environment was hazy and misty grey, like fog, as she wandered through bushes and trees. In this grey realm, Jackie wondered where her friend was. Though she couldn't see him, she had a deep knowing from an inexplicable source that he definitely was not on this plane. She felt lost and confused, neither afraid nor joyful, but in a dreamlike state of confusion. Suddenly, a firm, father-like voice commanded her: "You must go back, you cannot stay here!" The voice wasn't evil but had a stern quality that she recognized would compel her to listen, as she acknowledged being someone who wouldn't respond to a softer tone. Upon hearing this command, Jackie almost instantly became present again in her body, but only in her head area near what some call the third eye. Her soul seemed to sit there, looking down at her injured body with no knowledge of time, space, or identity - just nothingness and no feeling. She observed what seemed like someone else's body until it made a weak moan. The sound seemed extraordinarily loud in the head area where her consciousness resided, causing her soul to wonder where the sound originated. Jackie later developed psychic abilities including prophetic dreams that accurately showed events typically occurring within days. She specifically mentions dreaming future events with 100% accuracy, usually manifesting the next day or within a few days. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains several biblical parallels. The grey intermediate realm could represent a transitional state similar to biblical concepts of Sheol or Abraham's bosom. The authoritative voice commanding her return aligns with divine sovereignty over life and death (Deuteronomy 32:39). The stern but not evil nature of the voice reflects God's firm guidance adapted to individual needs. The out-of-body consciousness observing the physical form relates to the biblical distinction between body and spirit. The development of prophetic dreams afterward could parallel biblical gifts of prophecy. Unbiblical elements: Some concerning elements appear in this experience. The grey zone as a "duplicate Earth" doesn't align with biblical descriptions of the afterlife, which typically involve heaven, hell, or paradise rather than grey duplicates of earth. The complete absence of divine light, angels, or clear spiritual beings differs from biblical death experiences. The development of psychic abilities and predictive dreams, while sometimes biblical when God-given, can also align with occult practices if not clearly from God. The impersonal nature of the experience lacks the love and divine presence typically associated with biblical encounters. |
5 | Ambulance | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Head-on collision car accident with severe injuries | Grey zone experience, voice command, soul in third eye area | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 0 | Grey zone duplicate Earth realm | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | |||||||||
| 1337 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1578 Jaime M NDE 3497 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jaime_m_nde.html | 2008 | 2008-01-30 | 2008 | M |
Jaime M underwent an outpatient cardiac catheterization on January 30, 2008, at 11:30am. The doctor administered local anesthesia to his right groin and began the procedure while they maintained normal conversation. Instantaneously, Jaime found himself on the patio of a two-story house with approximately 50 people gathered about 30 meters below. These people were celebrating with party music, all chanting his name "Jaime, Jaime" in what appeared to be a welcome party. The setting was beautiful with intense, bright light that didn't damage the eyes - a golden, intense light that imbued everything without causing blindness as looking at the sun would. The feeling of being welcomed was the strongest Jaime had ever experienced, accompanied by a sense of fortune and happiness of unprecedented intensity. He described it as without doubt the most pleasant sensation of his life, experiencing happiness, peace, and quality happiness that made him feel united with the world. Among the crowd of people, Jaime recognized his deceased mother. As he began walking toward her, he felt his chest burn from a 300-joule defibrillator shock that returned him to the operating room. When Jaime asked the doctor what happened, he was told he had experienced a small cardiac arrest, described as normal for his condition as they uncapped the vein during rapid resuscitation. The experience lasted what seemed like 1-2 minutes to Jaime but was actually only 30 seconds. Following the NDE, Jaime transformed from a skeptic about life after death to a believer, though not in churches. He now knows humans are immortal and tries to be more tolerant, moving from a Type A toward a Type B personality. He attempts to do good in as many ways as possible, is no longer afraid of death, but fears punishment for bad earthly actions. He wants to explain to all humanity that we are spiritual beings, understanding this as the reason Jesus Christ came. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains strong biblical elements. The golden light that doesn't harm mirrors descriptions of God's glory (1 Timothy 6:16). The welcome party with deceased loved ones aligns with the communion of saints and Jesus' promise of preparing a place (John 14:2-3). Recognition of his deceased mother supports conscious existence after death (Luke 16:19-31). The overwhelming love and peace reflects God's nature. His transformation toward doing good and understanding humanity's spiritual destiny aligns with biblical transformation after encountering the divine. His new understanding of Christ's purpose shows spiritual awakening. Unbiblical elements: The experience notably lacks explicit mention of God, Jesus, or angels despite the spiritual transformation. The welcome party's casual, celebratory nature differs from biblical descriptions of heaven's worship focus. His rejection of churches while maintaining belief suggests a spirituality disconnected from biblical community. The fear of punishment without mention of grace or salvation through Christ could indicate a works-based understanding of the afterlife. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest during catheterization with defibrillator resuscitation | Recognized deceased mother among the welcoming crowd | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Welcome party with deceased mother | 0.00 | Doctor | Moderately Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1338 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1480 James F NDE 118 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1james_f_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-11-26 | 2008 | M |
James F experienced an NDE on November 26, 1996, during a cardiac catheterization procedure performed the day after Thanksgiving. Three days earlier, he had suffered severe chest pains after a large dinner that dropped him to his knees, followed by persistent left arm numbness that he initially dismissed as indigestion. The catheterization was proceeding normally with the doctor nearly finished with half the procedure when suddenly everything went gray and James experienced heart fibrillation. He began floating through what appeared to be a red tunnel, experiencing the most wonderful sensation he had ever felt. At the tunnel's end was a bright light that didn't bother his eyes, giving him an indescribable sense of strength and joy. The light provided feelings of warmth, wellness, happiness, and joyfulness. Upon reaching the tunnel's end, James saw a black table with a gold top and thin, tall, square legs. Seven people dressed in white clothing stood on the other side - six to his right and one to his left. A book lay on the table in front of the person directly to his left. James did not recognize any of the seven people but distinctly remembered the table's appearance. He wanted to continue toward the light with no other thoughts except this desire. One or two of the people (women) behind the table spoke to him, though he cannot recall what was said. Almost as quickly as everything had gone gray, he was brought back by the doctor using defibrillator paddles to restore normal heart rhythm. James believes that without the defibrillator, he would have been "in the hands of God that day." The experience transformed James's perspective on death. His father had taught him that when it's your time, there's nothing you can do about it. James now knows it wasn't his time and isn't afraid if today were the day. His wife reports he has calmed down about many things that previously bothered him. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience contains multiple biblical elements. The tunnel leading to bright light aligns with descriptions of moving from death to God's presence. The seven figures in white clothing could represent angels or the seven spirits before God's throne (Revelation 1:4). The book on the table strongly parallels the Book of Life mentioned in Revelation 20:12. The golden table suggests heaven's splendor described in Revelation. The transformative peace about death reflects biblical promises about believers not fearing death. The positive life changes afterward demonstrate the fruit of a genuine spiritual encounter. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. While the red color of the tunnel is unusual (most biblical descriptions involve white light), this doesn't contradict scripture. The inability to recall what was spoken is neutral rather than problematic. The experience lacks explicit mention of God or Jesus, but the overall framework remains consistent with biblical accounts of heaven's threshold. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 28 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Heart fibrillation during cardiac catheterization requiring defibrillator | Detailed observation of gold table, seven people in white, book on table | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Red tunnel with bright light | 0.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1339 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1628 Jeff S NDE 6936/3616 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jeff_s_nde.html | 1985 | 1985-04-16 | 2008 | 25 | M |
Jeff was a water well technician who was buried alive in a 12-foot trench cave-in. Despite rehearsing for this in dreams a month prior, he was crushed by heavy wet shale. During clinical death, he experienced leaving his body, entering darkness, then being pulled up by a presence. He saw deceased relatives including his grandfather, toured a golden city, and was brought before the Holy Trinity where Christ pulled him into himself. The Holy Spirit cradled him before sending him back. Upon revival, he had severe injuries including spinal damage but survived what doctors considered unsurvivable. The experience showed him the Kingdom of Heaven is within everyone. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Experience contains strong Christian elements including encounter with the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), being absorbed into Christ, seeing heavenly city with golden aura, deceased relatives greeting him, overwhelming divine love and peace, and understanding of universal connection. The structured heavenly realm and throne room scene align with Revelation imagery. Unbiblical elements: While heavily Christian, some new age concepts appear including universal consciousness themes ("we are all connected"), the idea that Kingdom of Heaven is accessible through meditation, and slight universalist undertones about many paths to God. However, core experience remains biblically orthodox. |
5 | Other | 7 | 12 | 26 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Buried alive under tons of wet shale, clinical death confirmed by Dale | Out of body viewing of rescue efforts, saw Dale digging from above, knowledge of sunshine/sky while buried | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Buried under earth | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw Dale crying and digging him out | 1.00 | Dale (work partner) | Moderately Compatible | 9 | ||||||
| 1340 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1748 Jen C NDE 3752 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jen_c_nde.html | 2006 | 2008 | F |
Jen took a double dose of valerian root for insomnia and collapsed. After being rushed to hospital, she stopped breathing while waiting in a hallway. She felt pulled out of her body into a vast void that was both dark and light, silent and peaceful. She experienced complete stillness and awareness before being yanked back when nurses revived her. Since the experience, she has heightened awareness and can return to the void during meditation. The void gave her understanding of the cosmos. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out of body experience, supernatural void/realm, heightened consciousness, peaceful divine presence, knowledge of cosmos gained, and return to body against will are consistent with biblical mystical experiences like Paul's third heaven account. Unbiblical elements: No specific Christian content identified. Experience focuses on void/cosmos rather than God or heaven. Post-NDE psychic abilities and ability to return to void through meditation reflect new age practices not found in scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Sleep medication overdose causing respiratory arrest | Overheard nurses discussing stopping breathing, void experience with cosmic knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard nurses discussing her stopped breathing | 1.00 | Two nurses | Low Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1341 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1517 Jennie NDE 5 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jennie_nde.html | 2008 | F |
Jennie had severe asthma attack while raking leaves. After using inhaler failed to help, she was rushed to hospital where she had respiratory arrest and was DOA. She floated in complete darkness feeling well-rested and happy. Something communicated knowledge about religious issues, reincarnation, and soul ages. She was pulled back and awoke confused on hospital bed with multiple IVs, learning she had defeated death. Experience gave her understanding about reincarnation and soul lessons. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Experience of death and return, darkness/void state, receiving spiritual knowledge, and transformation of understanding about afterlife show some alignment with biblical accounts of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: Strong emphasis on reincarnation, soul ages, multiple lives for learning lessons, and religions as grades of soul maturity directly contradict biblical teaching of single life followed by judgment. These concepts align with Eastern religions and new age beliefs rather than Christianity. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 2 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Respiratory arrest from asthma, declared DOA | No specific veridical observations, only internal experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 0 | Incompatible | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 1342 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1610 Jenny E NDE 21798 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jenny_e_nde.html | 1985 | 1985-04-19 | 2008 | 22 | F |
Jenny was in a severe car accident that should have been fatal. During impact, her deceased grandfather came to her with his arms and lifted her out of the wreckage. She experienced looking down upon the accident from above while feeling peace and knowing her grandfather was helping. Friends who saw the destroyed car thought she had died, but she survived by grace of her grandfather's intervention. Experience gave her openness to the universe. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Deceased loved one providing supernatural protection, out of body experience during trauma, and divine intervention preventing death align with biblical accounts of angelic protection and God's providence. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. While grandfather's role could be seen as ancestor intervention rather than God's protection, this could also represent God working through spiritual means. |
5 | Other | 5 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 2 | Severe car accident, life-threatening trauma | Saw accident from above, grandfather's presence | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Viewing accident from above with grandfather | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1343 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1774 Jesse M NDE 3793 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jesse_m_nde.html | 1996 | 2008 | M |
Jesse lost too much blood during surgery and collapsed in recovery room. He experienced being out of body watching paramedics perform CPR on him. He was surrounded by deceased relatives who welcomed him, telling him how nice to see him again. He felt incredible peace and didn't want to return. Paramedics brought him back and greeted him with "welcome back" and amazement at his survival. He remains unafraid of death knowing what awaits. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Meeting deceased relatives, experiencing supernatural peace and joy, out of body observation of physical events, and understanding of eternal existence align with biblical afterlife descriptions. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience contains standard NDE elements consistent with Christian understanding of consciousness surviving death and loved ones waiting in afterlife. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 6 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Surgery complications with excessive blood loss leading to cardiac arrest | Out of body viewing of CPR efforts, presence of deceased relatives | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 1 | Watched paramedics performing CPR | 1.00 | Paramedics | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1344 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1737 Jessica P NDE 3739 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jessica_p_nde.html | 2006 | 2006-12-26 | 2008 | F |
Jessica was asleep during car accident when driver fell asleep. She experienced watching the accident replay from above, sitting on roof with white light/clouds around her. She saw herself lean over, look out window, and ask friend about going over meridian. After going black, she woke days later already knowing her injuries. Police report later confirmed exact meridian from her vision. She now sees black forms and has precognitive abilities. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out of body experience viewing events from above, white light presence, supernatural knowledge of events and injuries, and lasting spiritual sensitivity align with biblical mystical experiences. Unbiblical elements: Post-NDE psychic abilities including seeing shadow beings and having future visions represent divination practices warned against in scripture. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Life-threatening car accident requiring airlift | Saw specific meridian later confirmed by police report, knew injuries before being told | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw specific meridian during accident | 1.00 | Police | Mixed Compatibility | 6 | ||||||||
| 1345 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1566 Janet N NDE 3508 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1janet_n_nde_3508.html | 2007 | 2007-09-03 | 2008 | F |
Janet collapsed with severe illness later diagnosed as pneumonia, malaria and typhoid. She stopped breathing and found herself in a void being lifted higher. She heard her brother screaming her name from far away. A tunnel grew bigger with light appearing, bringing calmness despite initial fear. She fought back before entering fully. Doctors said she was almost dead on arrival and thought she wouldn't survive. Experience led her to read Revelation and get closer to God. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Void/darkness followed by tunnel of light matches many biblical visions. Fighting to return shows God's timing. Experience led directly to Bible study of Revelation and stronger faith. Near-death from illness with supernatural awareness fits biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience led to orthodox Christian faith and Bible study rather than new age beliefs. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 4 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Combined pneumonia, malaria, typhoid causing respiratory arrest | Heard brother calling name while unconscious, saw him carrying her | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw brother carrying her to car | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1346 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1674 Janie G NDE 3672 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1janie_g_nde.html | 1997 | 2008 | F |
Janie had severe reaction to dental anesthetic causing racing irregular heartbeat. A presence with bright light appeared, female voice guiding her through Lamaze breathing to slow heart rate. The being said she would watch over Janie's children and "Whichever way it goes I will be here for you." Being radiated unconditional love and complete acceptance. After stabilizing, the presence said she loved her and left. Janie cried for two days processing the overwhelming love experienced. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Loving spiritual being providing comfort and guidance during crisis, bright divine light, unconditional love and acceptance, supernatural knowledge of personal history (children, Lamaze training), and protection offered align with angelic encounters in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience of divine feminine presence could represent angel or Holy Spirit, both biblically supported. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Epinephrine reaction causing cardiac arrhythmia | Being knew about her children and Lamaze training without being told | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 1347 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1594 Jaqueline NDE 3501 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jaqueline_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-03-02 | 2008 | F |
Jaqueline went to ER with chest congestion and had cardiac arrest. She felt pulled from her body and floated on ceiling with deceased mother who appeared serious while Jaqueline felt peace. She watched doctor's resuscitation efforts including three shocks and observed him yelling at nurses. After Lidocaine injection, she returned to body. Days later she told doctor she saw everything from ceiling including his yelling, which he confirmed was his first resuscitation. Experience brought her to Christianity. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out of body experience, encountering deceased mother, observing earthly events from spiritual perspective, divine peace during death, and conversion to Christianity afterward all align with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences and divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: Having dreams that predict future meetings with specific people could be seen as divination, though could also be interpreted as prophetic gifting. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 14 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Cardiac arrest with monitoring showing 178 pressure, required intubation and shocks | Observed doctor yelling, hitting her, giving three shocks from ceiling viewpoint | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Watched resuscitation from ceiling | 1.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1348 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1725 Jason B NDE 3727 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jason_b_nde.html | 1998 | 1998-06-17 | 2008 | M |
Jason was passenger in high-speed crash into stopped car. After impact, he walked away and collapsed on sidewalk. He experienced standing over himself watching paramedics perform CPR. He then experienced bright white warm light with no borders, profound peace and life review. Time distorted with events happening out of sequence. Paramedics welcomed him back amazed at survival. Experience helped him later during combat in Iraq. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out of body experience, divine light presence, life review of relationships and major events, supernatural peace, and barrier preventing full transition align with biblical accounts of near-death spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. Experience contains standard NDE elements consistent with Christian understanding of consciousness surviving bodily trauma. |
5 | Ambulance | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | High-speed collision, thrown into windshield | Watched CPR from above as if standing over self | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Watched paramedics performing CPR | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1349 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1431 JC S NDE 189 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jc_s_nde.html | 1974 | 2008 | F |
JC attempted suicide and experienced clinical death. She hovered over her body in ER, then became five years old and floated to heaven. She walked on huge red roses with incredible scent. Jesus appeared 100 feet tall with extended arm, glowing with copper skin. They communicated telepathically as he gave her a tour of heaven with awesome colors and peace. She saw multitudes behind a veil. God sent her back against her will. After seven days in coma, she returned. Later, Marilyn Monroe's spirit stopped her from another suicide attempt. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Meeting Jesus with traditional appearance (long hair, white robe), touring heaven with incredible beauty, roses and colors beyond earth, seeing multitudes of souls, and being sent back by God align with biblical imagery. Unbiblical elements: Later visitation by Marilyn Monroe's spirit warning against suicide represents communication with dead/familiar spirits explicitly forbidden in scripture. This necromancy contradicts biblical teaching. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 2 | 12 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Suicide attempt resulting in clinical death and 7-day coma | No veridical observations, purely transcendent experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 0 | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 1350 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1523 Jean C NDE 3373 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jean_c_nde.html | 1954 | 2008 | M |
Jean was electrocuted as a child while grabbing electrical wire. While conscious and convulsing from electricity, he experienced complete life review. He lived the actual lives of other people, feeling all consequences of his actions on them. Everything he had done had consequences that he felt and lived. He experienced profound sadness, repentance and pain he caused others. The fearful experience made him realize all actions affect others and we will relive their pain. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Life review with moral accountability for all actions aligns with biblical judgment concepts. Experiencing consequences of actions on others reflects golden rule and sowing/reaping principles. Understanding that all deeds have eternal significance matches scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Experience reinforces biblical morality and accountability without contradicting scripture. |
5 | Other | 5 | 2 | 7 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Electrocution from domestic electrical wire | No external observations, only internal life review | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 0 | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 1351 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1536 Jeff C NDE 3467 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jeff_c_nde.html | 1990 | 2008 | M |
Jeff had anaphylactic shock from fire ant bites. Using relaxation training to slow heart rate, he "let go" and everything went black. He felt warm, comfortable, floating in darkness with complete awareness of identity. He felt dead but peaceful with no needs or hunger. He didn't want to return but woke to nurse checking pupils who said "we lost you for a little bit." Experience led him on spiritual quest through meditation and quantum physics rather than religion. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Consciousness surviving physical death, peace beyond understanding, and awareness of eternal identity align with biblical teaching on soul's immortality. Void/darkness before light matches some biblical death descriptions. Unbiblical elements: Post-NDE rejection of organized religion in favor of individual spirituality, meditation practices, and quantum physics as spiritual path represents new age philosophy rather than biblical faith. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 2 | 16 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Anaphylactic shock from fire ant stings requiring resuscitation | No veridical observations, only void experience | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 1 | Nurse | Low Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1352 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1765 JS NDE 3773 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1js_nde.html | 2000 | 2008 | M |
JS, a young male, was the victim of a criminal attack in November 2000 that resulted in a loss of consciousness. He was sent to the hospital where his body separated from his self and he drifted toward the ceiling, observing the monitor line going flat. From this vantage point, he witnessed unearthly beings that appeared non-threatening. After about a minute, a bright light appeared above him, and he drifted upward through a pitch-black tunnel toward the light. Just before being 'swallowed' by the light, he suddenly fell back to his body. During the experience, he felt peaceful and amazing sensations. The experience included an out-of-body perspective where he could see the medical response, observation of otherworldly beings, passage through a dark tunnel, and approach to a brilliant light with colors more vivid than the sun. He reported seeing God, Jesus, and deceased family members, experiencing a life review, gaining universal knowledge, and feeling incredible peace and joy. He was sent back against his will, being told it was not his time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains multiple elements consistent with biblical accounts including encountering God and Jesus by name, seeing deceased family members in an afterlife setting, experiencing a mystical light, passing through a transitional space (tunnel), receiving divine communication about it not being his time, and being sent back with unfinished purpose. The presence of peace, joy, and universal understanding aligns with biblical descriptions of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience maintains consistency with orthodox Christian theology, including clear identification of God and Jesus, and the concept of divine timing for death and return. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Criminal attack described as life-threatening but no specific medical details provided | Monitor flatline observed, beings seen, but no specific verifiable details or confirmation | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw monitor flatline | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1353 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1620 Juan Carlos NDE 3562 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1juan_carlos_nde.html | 1977 | 2008 | M |
Juan Carlos was training at a Colombian Army school in April 1977 when he made a dangerous bet with companions about being thrown into a river while tied with cord and wearing full field gear. While waiting for rescue, he began bobbing in the water but eventually could no longer surface. Following army training to not breathe in water, he began sinking without taking in water. As he thought "It's over," he entered a tunnel of light with a much brighter light at the back. The tunnel became progressively brighter until he reached a warm, intense light of pure energy. He didn't want to return from this marvelous place. Remarkably, he then saw himself at the top of the water and was able to swim to the riverbank, astonishing over 200 companions who witnessed the event. Nobody could explain how he surfaced or who might have pushed him up. He felt frustrated about being brought back from the wonderful experience. The light at the end of the tunnel provided warmth, love, and peace. He experienced heightened awareness, time distortion, and gained a sense of having a specific destiny and mission in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel of light experience aligns with biblical imagery of divine light and glory. The warm, loving presence and feelings of peace are consistent with descriptions of God's presence. The involuntary return suggesting unfinished purpose reflects biblical concepts of divine providence. The transformative nature of the experience leading to less attachment to material things mirrors biblical values. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains compatibility with Christian theology without introducing conflicting elements. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Near drowning described as life-threatening, sinking unable to surface | Mysterious surfacing witnessed by 200+ people, unexplained rescue | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self at water surface | 1.00 | Army companions | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1354 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1670 Judy H NDE 3669 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1judy_h_nde.html | 1988 | 1988-09-17 | 2008 | F |
On September 17, 1988, Judy underwent surgery for tubal ligation following childbirth. During the procedure, she experienced respiratory and cardiac arrest. She found herself floating at the ceiling, observing medical staff working on her body on the operating table. After passing through double doors, she entered a beautiful green field with a creek, flowers, and a perfect mountain with a city at its peak. She stood in this field but could traverse great distances in single steps. At the mountain's summit was a beautiful city with people, some known to her. As she began to climb toward the city, a voice told her it wasn't her time and she couldn't climb the hill yet. Despite arguing to stay, feeling complete love, joy and peace like a warm blanket, she was told to return. She saw her family - husband crying against the hospital wall, children looking sad - and the voice said her husband needed her most. She awakened in severe pain as medical staff were resuscitating her. The doctor later confirmed she had died and was excited to discuss her experience for about an hour. She believes she was shown heaven and where she will eventually go. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The beautiful city on a mountain strongly parallels the New Jerusalem described in Revelation. The green fields and peaceful landscape echo biblical paradise imagery. The divine voice declaring it wasn't her time reflects God's sovereignty over life and death. The presence of known people in the city aligns with biblical reunion concepts. The complete peace, love, and joy experienced match descriptions of God's presence. Being sent back for family purposes, especially her husband, reflects biblical values of marital commitment and family responsibility. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains orthodox Christian elements without contradicting scripture. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Clear cardiac and respiratory arrest during surgery requiring resuscitation | Floating observation of medical procedures, seeing family in hospital, later confirmed by doctor | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical resuscitation | 1.00 | Doctor | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1355 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1689 Justin M NDE 3699 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1justin_m_nde.html | 1992 | 2008 | 3 | M |
At age three in June 1992, Justin fell from his father's shoulders onto rocks at a Renaissance fair in Pennsylvania when his father ran from a bee. He was knocked unconscious and suffered a serious head injury. During his unconscious state, he found himself in complete darkness that had a strange quality - dark yet he could see the area around him clearly. He felt a strong presence and engaged in dialogue with a being who held him still with incredible loving strength. The being explained he had suffered an injury and had to hold him. When Justin asked if he would be alright, the being replied in a loving, fatherly voice that he would be. A window or hole manifested showing his father and doctor around a metal chair where his body lay. Despite wanting to stay with the loving presence, he was told "You have to go back, I have plans for you!" He exchanged "I love you" with the being before fading back through the window into his body. The experience made him feel stronger and more alive than ever before, with adult-level consciousness despite being only three. He identifies the being as God based on the safety and love he felt. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with a loving, fatherly divine presence aligns with biblical depictions of God as a loving Father. The being's statement about having plans reflects biblical concepts of divine purpose (Jeremiah 29:11). The exchange of love between the experiencer and the divine presence is consistent with the biblical God of love. The authoritative yet gentle nature of the being and the involuntary return due to unfinished purpose align with God's sovereignty. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains biblical consistency without contradictory elements. |
5 | Hospital | 3 | 8 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Head injury with loss of consciousness, medical emergency implied | Window vision of body with father and doctor, dialogue with divine being, age-inappropriate awareness | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw medical scene through window | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1356 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1696 Kane D NDE 3692/2698 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kane_d_nde.html | 2002 | 2002-01-26 | 2008 | M |
Kane experienced a cerebral hematoma from a burst blood vessel in January 2002, dying multiple times and being resuscitated three times while in a coma on life support. His heart rate dropped to 4 beats per minute. During his three-day death experience, he had continuous out-of-body awareness with 360-degree vision and instant telepathic knowledge of others' thoughts and feelings. He could simultaneously observe multiple locations - being with a person while also watching his body. He experienced electric colors, fantastic smells, and felt wrapped in warm, loving arms despite having no physical form. He witnessed visitors around his bed including a lady placing a lavender candle that was hidden before he woke (later found). He experienced the paradox of time and no-time coexisting, had multiple self-directed life reviews, understood the simple secret to life, and received visions of future events including nuclear explosion in North Korea and economic downturn. He was told God was equal to all people. After the experience, he felt the physical world was cold, heavy, and unreal compared to the death state. He continues to experience physical contact from the other side during anxious moments and has ongoing psychic sensitivities. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The overwhelming love, peace and divine presence align with biblical descriptions. The life review for self-analysis reflects biblical themes of judgment and accountability. The transformative effects leading to more honest, real relationships reflect spiritual fruit. The ongoing supernatural comfort during distress could represent angelic ministry. Unbiblical elements: The statement that "God was equal to me as to all men" contradicts biblical teaching about God's transcendence and humanity's created status. This suggests theological confusion about the Creator-creature distinction central to orthodox Christianity. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death with heart at 4 bpm, resuscitated 3 times, coma, life support | Hidden candle verified, 360-degree vision, multiple simultaneous observations, future predictions | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw hidden lavender candle | 1.00 | Self | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||
| 1357 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1604 Karen H NDE 3570 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1karen_h_nde_3570.html | 2006 | 2006-12-24 | 2008 | F |
On December 24, 2006, after losing her husband, home, horses, dogs, car, and job within two years, Karen attempted suicide by overdose. During her unconscious state, she found herself in a pitch-black void where she glowed softly within the darkness. Despite the blackness, she experienced complete relief, love, warmth, security, and acceptance without fear. She was able to surrender completely to this darkness. Having no family or children, she felt it would be okay to remain in the void forever and that everything would continue fine without her. She was brought back against her will and woke up angry at the medical staff for resuscitating her. The void experience was so profoundly peaceful and loving that she remains angry about being brought back to this day. When nurses asked what she had seen, they seemed disappointed when she described the void rather than a bright light. The experience transformed her from conservative Christianity to a more accepting view of all religions and ideals, and she developed empathic abilities, particularly with animals, along with precognitive experiences about people that later prove true. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of divine love, peace, and acceptance could reflect God's unconditional love. The transformation toward greater empathy and helping others shows positive spiritual fruit. The void might represent a transitional state or waiting place rather than final destination. Unbiblical elements: The shift from conservative Christianity to accepting all religions as equally valid contradicts biblical claims of Christ's exclusivity (John 14:6). The development of psychic abilities and precognition resembles divination practices warned against in scripture. The ongoing anger about being brought back suggests unresolved spiritual issues. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 2 | 12 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Clinical death from overdose requiring resuscitation | No external observations, only internal void experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 0 | 0 | Low Compatibility | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1358 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1545 Kat M NDE 3484 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kat_m_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-07-14 | 2008 | F |
In July 2000, Kat attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills to escape an abusive marriage. After taking two bottles of pills, she lost consciousness but immediately rose out of her body. Her mother somehow knew something was wrong from 45 miles away and called 911. She observed her husband look at her non-breathing body and angrily leave in his truck, hearing his thoughts about being angry at her for "doing this to him." She watched paramedics restart her heart and floated in and out of her body at the hospital, experiencing a blissful void without pain. A voice repeatedly told her to "wake up now" and she felt excruciating pain when adrenaline was injected into her heart. She hallucinated for weeks afterward, seeing dead people who followed her saying she didn't belong among the living and should have stayed with them. She continues to see these entities when sleep-deprived. She feels she carries death within her, like the walking dead, obsessed with death and the undead. Though she holds on for her children, she feels something is always missing, as if her life belongs to someone else. She developed psychic abilities including flash-forwards showing future events, sensing when people are hurt, and knowing when someone will call or visit. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and observation of earthly events align with accounts of spiritual perception. The commanding voice calling her back could represent divine intervention preserving life despite suicide attempt. Unbiblical elements: The ongoing harassment by dead spirits claiming she belongs with them strongly suggests demonic oppression rather than godly spiritual contact. The obsession with death and feeling like the "walking dead" indicates unresolved spiritual bondage. The psychic abilities and precognitive flash-forwards resemble occult divination practices warned against in scripture. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Cardiac arrest from overdose, resuscitation with adrenaline to heart | Observed husband leaving, heard his thoughts, watched resuscitation, mother's psychic knowledge | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 3 | 0 | Observed husband's response | 0.00 | Incompatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1359 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1570 Kate D NDE 3518 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kate_d_nde.html | 2004 | 2008 | F |
In March 2004, Kate accidentally ingested a large gulp of GHB (thinking it was water), approximately 10 times the intended dose. She was unconscious for seven hours with a heart rate of 4 beats per minute, on a respirator in a coma. During this time, she experienced sitting on her deceased grandfather's lap in his former kitchen. He placed an intricately carved wooden box before her that emitted glowing white light when opened. Upon looking into the light, she felt unexplainable calmness, belonging, peace, and love in a timeless suspension. The light transformed into a massive, beautiful reddish-orange sunset on a road. From a third-person perspective, she saw herself as a six-year-old walking hand-in-hand with her grandfather toward the sunset. When she asked where they were going, he replied "I'm taking you home, Sam, I'm taking you home." She didn't want to return but was sent back. Upon waking in the ER, she initially believed she was in Cornwall (where grandparents lived) rather than Mississauga General. The experience convinced her that her grandfather watches over her and that death leads to something beautiful beyond human comprehension. It eliminated her fear of death and led to significant positive changes in relationships. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with a deceased loved one in a peaceful afterlife setting aligns with biblical concepts of paradise and reunion. The overwhelming love, peace, and light are consistent with divine presence. Being sent back with the sense it wasn't her time reflects God's sovereignty over life and death. The transformative effects leading to better relationships and less fear of death show positive spiritual fruit. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. While the grandfather's role as guide might raise questions, it doesn't contradict scripture if understood as God working through familiar relationships. |
4 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Coma with heart rate 4 bpm, respirator for 7 hours | Specific recalled imagery and dialogue, confusion about location upon waking matching vision | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/4/2025 | 1 | 0 | Location confusion | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1360 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1771 Jo H NDE 3790 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jo_h_nde.html | 1972 | 2008 | F |
In June 1972, Jo underwent a tonsillectomy that led to severe complications. Post-surgery, she was mistakenly given a pillow despite throat surgery protocols. Two hours later, she went into cardiac arrest (code blue) due to a large blood clot blocking her airway. She was purple and not breathing when found. During resuscitation, she floated in the room observing a bright light above while watching doctors and nurses working on her chest below. As they attempted intubation, they had to clear the large blood clot. She felt herself being pulled upward toward the light but heard a voice say "Joanna it's not your time to go, you still have work to do." Despite wanting to stay in the warm, comforting light, hands pushed her down. The landing back in her body was hard, "like being slammed by a truck." She later identified specific doctors who worked on her, including one wearing torn blue tennis shoes, details confirmed as accurate though her doctor said it was impossible since she was clinically dead requiring defibrillation. Her mother was later awakened by a feeling to check on her, finding her choking in blood from torn stitches - saving her life again. The "work" she needed to finish was revealed twelve years later when she married and had a daughter, now 21. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright divine light, voice declaring it wasn't her time, and commission of unfinished work align with biblical themes of God's sovereignty and purpose. Being physically pushed back by unseen hands suggests angelic intervention. The mother's supernatural prompting to check on her reflects divine providence. The revelation that her "work" was raising a child aligns with biblical values of family and parenthood. The experience of true love, warmth, and wanting to stay matches biblical descriptions of God's presence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains biblical consistency throughout. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Code blue, cardiac arrest from blood clot, required defibrillation | Identified specific doctors including one with torn blue tennis shoes, all confirmed accurate | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | Pillow (inappropriate) | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw medical team working | 1.00 | Personal doctor | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1361 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1451 John C NDE 149 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_c_nde.html | 1976 | 2008 | 18 | M |
In October 1976, eighteen-year-old John underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his right adrenal gland. During the procedure, his heart stopped. While clinically dead, he floated above his body in the operating room, observing doctors working to revive him. He then left the OR and saw his mother and aunt crying in the waiting room. Next, he found himself in a dark tunnel or hallway resembling a large storm culvert. Walking toward a light at the tunnel's end, he experienced indescribable joy and peace that intensified as he approached. The light grew brighter than anything he had ever seen, with a glowing quality that nearly blinded him. Despite this, he wanted to walk further into it. A voice, described as "the most incredible voice," told him he had to go back - he could not be there yet. Though he hesitated, wanting to stay in that state of complete joy, love, and peace devoid of all negative emotions, the voice insisted. Knowing he had to obey, he retraced his steps and awoke days later in intensive care. Despite being unconscious when entering the OR, he accurately described every detail of the operating room as seen from his spiritual vantage point, which was confirmed as exactly correct. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and brilliant light align with biblical imagery of approaching God's glory. The overwhelming joy, love, and peace in the divine presence match biblical descriptions. The authoritative voice commanding return reflects God's sovereignty over life and death. The complete absence of fear and negative emotions parallels biblical promises of God's perfect love casting out fear. Being sent back for divine purposes aligns with biblical providence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains complete biblical consistency. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 32 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Heart stopped during tumor surgery, clinical death confirmed | Accurate OR details despite unconsciousness, saw mother and aunt crying in waiting room | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Operating room details | 1.00 | Medical staff | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1362 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1438 John P NDE 182 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_p_nde.html | 1955 | 2008 | M |
In June 1955, John was involved in a fatal car crash with four other recent high school graduates. His school had a tragic pattern of losing a senior around graduation each year. Despite initial bad feelings about the trip to California, John went along and won an argument to sit in the front passenger seat instead of Eric, whom he didn't know. The crash resulted in Eric's death. However, John vividly remembers standing in a hospital hallway with Eric and a woman he had never seen. There was an open door leading to a long hallway with bright light at the end. The woman said Eric was going with her and directed John to go through doors to the emergency room. John believed Eric had been taken to Kansas and was alive. Only after discharge did he learn Eric had died in the crash. When visiting Eric's family to offer condolences, John saw a photograph and identified the woman from his experience. He was told she was Eric's grandmother who had died several years earlier. This shared death experience suggested Eric's deceased grandmother came to guide him to the afterlife while John was directed back to life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light at the end of the hallway aligns with biblical imagery of divine light and the afterlife. The appearance of a deceased family member to guide the dying reflects biblical concepts of angels or spirits ministering at death. The clear distinction between those whose time had come (Eric) and those who must return (John) demonstrates divine sovereignty over life and death. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience aligns with biblical concepts of the afterlife and divine providence. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Fatal car crash with clinical death | Identified Eric's deceased grandmother from photograph, whom he had never met | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 1 | Saw deceased grandmother | 1.00 | Eric's family | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1363 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1652 John W NDE 3650 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1john_w_nde.html | 1974 | 1974-03-08 | 2008 | M |
On March 8, 1974, John was hospitalized in serious condition after an accident resulting in bilateral pneumothorax (both lungs collapsed). During his critical state, he found himself alone in a large space filled with bright white light that was warm and comfortable. Extremely tired and ready to sleep, he saw himself wrapped in bedclothes. He understood with clarity that to go to sleep meant to NOT wake up - death - and the decision was entirely his. He was at a conscious crossroads between life and death. His next memory was being in the emergency room bed, seeing the door open and his wife appearing, looking deeply worried. Wanting to cheer her up despite his previously immobile state, he raised his right hand and gave her a two-finger V sign. At that moment, he knew he would recover. The experience brought him complete peace, incredible joy, and a sense of unity with the universe. He felt he understood everything about the universe during the experience. This led to major life changes including returning to church after being agnostic, becoming deeply involved in faith, increased contentment with himself, and eventual divorce and new relationships that brought greater happiness. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright divine light and overwhelming peace align with biblical descriptions of God's presence. The conscious choice between life and death, with sovereignty over the decision, reflects the free will God grants regarding spiritual matters. The transformative return to faith, church involvement, and positive life changes demonstrate good spiritual fruit from the encounter. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience led to renewed faith rather than away from biblical truth. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Bilateral pneumothorax (collapsed lungs), serious condition requiring hospitalization | Clear decision point about death, purposeful sign to wife showing recovered mobility | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw wife's worried arrival | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 7 | |||||||||
| 1364 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1682 José MO NDE 3653 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jose_mo_nde.html | 1999 | 2008 | M |
In 1999, José and his brother were watching a movie where the hero held his breath underwater for an extended period. To test if this was possible, his brother covered José's face with a cushion to prevent breathing. José experienced increasingly violent and irregular heartbeats as time passed. When he began seeing tiny beautiful lights and twisting for air, his brother wouldn't release the cushion. Expecting death, José stopped struggling. The lights faded into increasing darkness. Then, though not breathing, he felt he WAS breathing - no heartbeat, no pain or weariness, feeling stronger and more alive than ever, light enough to fly, though unable to move. He lost body awareness and saw himself at his beloved school, then at his best friend's house, seeing landscapes without seeing his body. These happy images were accompanied by light wind. His mother began shaking him and blowing air into his lungs. The images disappeared into complete darkness. He awoke in the hospital on a breathing machine. The doctor called him foolish, saying he had stopped breathing for forty minutes and could have died without the breathing machine and emergency services. Everything he saw during the experience later appeared exactly in real life with mysterious precision. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The vision of meaningful places (school, friend's house) coming true later could represent divine foreknowledge. The peaceful, pain-free state might reflect the peace of paradise. The intervention through his mother saving him suggests divine providence preserving his life for a purpose. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified, though the reckless nature of the incident raises concerns about respecting the sanctity of life. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 12 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Stopped breathing for 40 minutes per doctor, required breathing machine | Visions of specific places that later proved exactly accurate in real life | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Cushion over face | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw school setting | 1.00 | Hospital doctor | Highly Compatible | 7 | ||||||||
| 1365 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1685 Joseph G NDE 21856 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joseph_g_nde.html | 1957 | 2008 | M |
In July 1957, Joseph, a Florida police officer, went to the emergency room for a bad tetanus shot reaction. After receiving two penicillin shots, he collapsed and died from anaphylactic shock. Floating at the ceiling, he watched the chaotic scene below - his body jumping and shaking on the gurney, the room full of people working on him, electric paddles being used unsuccessfully, and the nurse who gave the shots sitting hysterically in the corner. He heard someone say he was dead. A doctor then rushed in with a long syringe and needle, shoving everyone aside, and plunged it into Joseph's chest - the last thing he remembered. He awoke from a coma over a week later. Upon waking, he immediately recognized and spoke to the doctor with the needle, saying "I guess it's a good thing you came when you did." The doctor was shocked, insisting Joseph was dead and couldn't have seen him. When Joseph described everything he witnessed in detail, including being declared dead, the medical team was astonished. The doctor later revealed he had been an atheist before this incident but "no more now." The story was featured in the Miami Herald for quite some time. Joseph lost his fear of death and has since survived multiple life-threatening incidents that "would kill anyone else." --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body observation of earthly events aligns with spiritual awareness beyond physical death. The doctor's conversion from atheism after witnessing evidence of consciousness after death reflects the transformative power of miraculous events. Joseph's subsequent supernatural protection through multiple life-threatening events suggests ongoing divine providence. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience led to positive spiritual transformation including the doctor's conversion from atheism. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Anaphylactic shock, clinical death, unsuccessful defibrillation, adrenaline to heart | Accurate detailed observations while dead, identified doctor, atheist doctor converted | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 1 | Watched resuscitation attempts | 1.00 | Multiple doctors | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1366 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1776 Josh W NDE 3797 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1josh_w_nde.html | 2000 | 2008 | M |
In January 2000, experienced snowboarder Josh suffered a severe accident landing a jump, causing whiplash from legs to neck. Initially coherent but bleeding profusely from his nose, he told his friend he needed ski patrol. Unknown to him, he then completed more jumps and tricks before reaching the lodge, where he collapsed with no memory of who he was. During his unconscious state, he experienced floating 50-70 feet above the ski lodge like being in a helicopter. In total silence or no noise, he felt warmth from something brighter than the sun that felt "right" - everything was calm, relaxed, and perfect. He could float anywhere freely, going to the mountain top to watch skiers, then back to observe people at lunch. Being pulled higher, about 200 yards up, he experienced thick light rays and increasing warmth where everything felt right and calm. Hearing his friend Sky and girlfriend Jessica calling his name in muffled stereo, he was pulled back down toward an ambulance. Unable to return upward, he was sucked backwards into his body on the gurney. Witnesses confirmed he had been unresponsive to sternum rubs until they called his name, when he suddenly opened his eyes wide. He remained unconscious for two more hours with amnesia rewinding his memory two years. The experience transformed him from intense and competitive to calm, relaxed, and positive. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The bright light warmer than the sun aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and glory. The overwhelming peace, rightness, and calm match biblical descriptions of God's presence. Being called back by loved ones' voices and inability to ascend further suggests divine sovereignty over his life's continuation. The profound personality transformation toward peace and positivity demonstrates good spiritual fruit. Unbiblical elements: The development of monthly precognitive dreams raises concerns about divination-like abilities that scripture warns against. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Brain swelling from severe head trauma, unconscious for hours | Specific floating observations, heard friends calling while unconscious, witnesses confirmed response | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Floating above ski lodge | 0.00 | Sky and Jessica | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | |||||||||
| 1367 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1455 Kimberly HA NDE 133 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kimberly_ha_nde.html | 1980 | 2008 | F |
During a high school track meet, Kimberly experienced a hypocalcemia seizure after running the 600-yard dash due to fluctuating parathyroid levels. Her muscles locked into fetal position causing her to collapse on stadium steps. She rose out of her body and experienced a rapid life review with every color and emotion flashing by. Flying through outer space past literal planets, she arrived at a rectangular room made of light. An older male figure asked her to wait, then returned saying "You have to go back. You still have a purpose." She was distressed but shot quickly back toward Earth, slamming into her body. Jackie Slatter, LA Rams player who happened to be at the stadium, found her with blue lips and stiff limbs. Paramedics initially couldn't find a pulse, frightening Kimberly who could hear them. The experience left her forever changed - watches wouldn't run on her body for years, and she shifted from strict Southern Baptist to agnostic beliefs. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains classic NDE elements consistent with biblical accounts including out-of-body experience, encountering a being of authority in a realm of light, being told of unfinished purpose on Earth, and return to the body. The life review and journey through cosmic realms align with spiritual transformation narratives found in scripture. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience led to shift from conservative Christianity to agnosticism, but the content itself doesn't contradict biblical accounts of near-death or visionary experiences. |
5 | Other | 5 | 12 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 10 | Hypocalcemia seizure with muscle lockup documented | Jackie Slatter as witness, blue lips, no initial pulse found | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | muscles completely locked | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw self collapsed on stadium steps | 0.00 | Jackie Slatter (LA Rams player) | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1368 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1518 Kolleen NDE 1079 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kolleen_nde.html | 2008 | F |
During a sleep apnea episode where she stopped breathing while sleeping, Kolleen left her body and traveled through an orange tunnel guided by an entity. She emerged into a bright corridor then found herself in a bath of flames, initially comfortable until realizing the abnormality. She saw her future husband who helped her escape by calling Saint Peter. After being cared for by Saint John the Baptist above clouds, she was shown a book of her life. She requested to see Virgin Mary who arrived with Jesus as a 6-year-old child. Mary spoke of God's confusion and asked for help awakening humanity's consciousness as their last chance. God appeared as energy/light of variable intensity, showing her the world's future including the Gulf War and beyond. She was told she was chosen to help, given means to serve (kept private), and asked to choose her future children before returning with lightning speed. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience, tunnel passage, encountering religious figures (Saint Peter, Saint John the Baptist, Virgin Mary, Jesus), life review through book, divine commission, prophetic visions of future events, and selection of future children align with some biblical and apocryphal traditions. Unbiblical elements: The bath of flames without immediate recognition as hell/purgatory, God described as "confused," humanity getting a "last chance" suggesting conditional divine patience, choosing future children contradicts biblical predestination concepts, and the overall narrative suggests works-based salvation and New Age universalism. |
5 | Home | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Sleep apnea with breathing cessation mentioned | Religious visions without verifiable earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 0 | Orange tunnel with entity guide | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | |||||||||||
| 1369 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1768 Kristin D NDE 3782 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kristin_d_nde_3782.html | 2008 | F |
Kristin experienced multiple NDEs as a young child during epileptic seizures that stopped her heart and breathing. She describes going toward a bright white light and touching it, entering a beautiful white, scintillating, warm space that smelled like cupcakes or vanilla sugar. Unearthly beings talked to her about how special she was, that people like her didn't come around often, and she would understand more as she got older. They told her she had important work to do and would see her again soon, then eventually "someday" on the last occurrence. Each return involved a shock feeling like cold water or electric fence with fluorescent light flashes. Her experiences led her to ask her mother about "church," surprising her casual attitude about dying. She later developed psychic abilities including clairvoyance and prophetic dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Multiple out-of-body experiences, encounters with beings of light who spoke of divine purpose and special calling, return to body with mission, and development of spiritual gifts align with biblical accounts of prophetic calling and spiritual experiences. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The beings' message about her being "special" and having "important work" aligns with biblical concepts of divine calling and purpose. |
2 | Home | 10 | 4 | 14 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Multiple clinical deaths from seizures stopping heart/breathing | Beings and light described but no verifiable earthly details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | White light and warm environment | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 8 | |||||||||||
| 1370 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1744 Kristy C NDE 3745 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kristy_c_nde.html | 2000 | 2000-04-19 | 2008 | 19 | F |
During gallbladder surgery, Kristy woke mid-procedure, told the doctor it hurt while they discussed golf. After more anesthesia, she heard her heart monitor flatline and nurses saying they were losing her. She found herself standing over the doctor watching them work, fascinated and amused since she felt no pain. Pulled backward through an earthy tunnel, she entered spectacular warm light with complete understanding and knowledge of everything. She stood in a lush meadow with blooms and trees, feeling a powerful presence with a resonating voice. She sat cradling something, asking to cross a stream but was denied, told she couldn't stay. The peace and light couldn't follow her back. She felt air knocked out as she hit her body with pain returning. The nurse said "she's back" as Kristy sobbed, begging to return to the light. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body observation of medical crisis, tunnel passage, divine light, paradise-like meadow, encounter with authoritative presence, denial of crossing boundary (stream), forced return to body - all consistent with biblical and traditional Christian NDE accounts. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The meadow paradise, stream boundary, and divine presence align with biblical imagery of heaven and divine encounters. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 18 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Flatlined during gallbladder surgery, heard monitor | Observed medical team working, heard them say losing her | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 0 | Heard golf discussion during surgery | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | ||||||||
| 1371 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1777 Lacey D NDE 3798 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lacey_d_nde.html | 1996 | 2008 | 16 | F |
Sixteen-year-old Lacey crashed her four-wheeler at 40mph, hitting head-first on pavement and cracking her left frontal bone. She floated up and away into a warm dark place heading toward emanating light, feeling awesome and realizing she was dying but wanting to continue. She saw herself lying in the road with people around her, observed and heard herself saying "Ow!" without feeling pain. She heard EMTs discussing spinal injury and need to cut clothes. Horror at having clothes cut in public sucked her back into her body. She could willfully withdraw to the warm place but was repeatedly pulled back by a woman calling her name. The wire (noose) broke and she lay on closet floor for over an hour before friend found help. Experience left her unafraid of death, looking forward to it eventually. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience viewing own body, journey toward divine light, overwhelming peace and love, awareness of dying process, and forced return to body align with biblical accounts of near-death experiences and spiritual journeys. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The warm darkness before light could represent transition rather than negative spiritual realm. |
4 | Other | 5 | 6 | 11 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Direct head injury, frontal bone cracked, 3-day coma | Saw self in road, heard EMT discussions about cutting clothes | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self lying in road with people | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1372 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1792 Larry NDE 3817 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1larry_nde_3817.html | 1978 | 2008 | M |
During karate sparring, Larry was struck in the forehead with a spinning reverse open hand strike. He watched himself fall in slow motion from above his opponent's right shoulder. The room's light became more luminous with incredible detail - he could see individual pores and hairs with no shadows. He felt complete peace watching his girlfriend cry over his body, seeing it only as an empty shell. He returned to his body out of concern for his girlfriend's distress. Upon waking, he didn't recognize his girlfriend or recent dojo changes, asking for his previous teacher who had left months earlier. A praying mantis entered the dojo which Larry felt was the deceased style master. Since the NDE, he can read palms and sometimes sees ghosts. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body experience with enhanced perception, observing own "shell" body, peaceful detachment from physical form, and return motivated by compassion align with biblical accounts of spiritual experiences and the temporary nature of physical existence. Unbiblical elements: Development of palm reading ability and seeing ghosts are practices warned against in scripture (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). The praying mantis as deceased master suggests reincarnation or spirit manifestation contrary to biblical teaching. |
5 | Other | 3 | 10 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Spinning strike to forehead causing unconsciousness | Detailed observations of dojo, girlfriend, enhanced visual perception | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 4 | 0 | Watched self fall from above opponent | 0.00 | Low Compatibility | 6 | ||||||||||
| 1373 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1557 Laura D NDE 3499 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1laura_d_nde.html | 1960 | 1960-10-15 | 2008 | F |
During premature childbirth on October 15, 1960, Laura experienced severe hemorrhaging when the doctor pushed on her abdomen to expel afterbirth. Blood shot all over the nurse's uniform. She heard the nurse mention needing a clean uniform and doctor yelling for oxygen while she thought "Just leave me alone." She encountered brilliant light, feeling warm and loved. A golden ladder extended into heavens disappearing into clouds with angels flitting around its base. She felt peace, happiness, and wanted to stay. Upon waking, the nurse couldn't get blood pressure readings on either arm despite trying different cuffs. The doctor noted no blood on her pad, which puzzled staff as no one had changed it. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Brilliant divine light, golden ladder to heaven (reminiscent of Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28:12), angels present, overwhelming peace and love, desire to remain in divine presence - all strongly biblical imagery. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The golden ladder and angels are directly from biblical accounts. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Severe hemorrhage during premature childbirth | Blood on nurse uniform, no blood on pad paradox, BP issues | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard nurse discuss uniform | 0.00 | Doctor and nurse | Highly Compatible | 6 | ||||||||
| 1374 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1561 Lela L NDE 3503 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lela_l_nde.html | 2008 | F |
During a suicide attempt by hanging, Lela experienced her body's weight cutting off circulation to her brain. She could have stopped but chose not to. She floated down a dark tunnel at good pace, lined with jewel-toned lights like bricks, with a black hole at the end. She felt no fear, only strangeness, while hearing living friends calling "No Lela, no Lela." When she came to, the wire had broken and she lay on the closet floor, upset at her attempt and never trying again. She reflects on multiple near-death opportunities throughout life where something always prevented death. Post-experience, she has prophetic dreams, intuitive feelings, and has drawn exact tornado formations before seeing them on news. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: None clearly identifiable. The tunnel experience differs from typical biblical accounts. Unbiblical elements: Suicide attempt directly violates biblical commandments. The dark tunnel with jewel-toned lights leading to a black hole suggests a negative spiritual destination, possibly hell or separation from God. Catholic teaching traditionally associates suicide with damnation, though the broken wire preventing death could represent divine intervention. |
5 | Home | 3 | 2 | 5 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Suicide attempt by hanging, circulation cut to brain | Dark tunnel with lights, no earthly observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 0 | Dark tunnel with jewel lights | 0.00 | Incompatible | 5 | |||||||||||
| 1375 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1612 Kathleen S NDE 3582 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kathleen_s_nde.html | 2003 | 2008 | F |
Kathleen, a brittle diabetic, took an insulin overdose after fighting with husband Lloyd. She watched from the corner as a sheet was pulled over her head, then followed the doctor to the waiting room where he told Lloyd she had two heart attacks in five minutes and died. Her spirit followed Lloyd outside where he punched the building screaming "No!" and "Why God why?" She went through white light meeting her deceased uncle Richard, aunt Mary, and grandparents who said "You need to go back because your children and family need you here on earth not in heaven yet." The doctor hit her with defibrillator paddles three times after feeling told not to quit. She awoke in ICU a week later, was expected to be hospitalized two months but went home in ten days, called a "miracle child" on TV and in papers. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Out-of-body observation, journey through divine light, encounter with deceased family members, told of unfinished earthly purpose, miraculous recovery, and life transformation all align with biblical accounts of divine intervention and near-death experiences. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The family members' message about needing to return for family aligns with biblical concepts of divine timing and purpose. |
2 | Hospital | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Two heart attacks in 5 minutes, clinical death confirmed | Observed doctor telling husband, Lloyd punching building, defibrillator use | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw sheet pulled over head | 0.00 | Lloyd (husband) | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1376 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1605 Kimberly F NDE 3571 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kimberly_f_nde.html | 1982 | 2008 | 12 | F |
Kimberly was shot at age 12 with a shotgun at close range while fighting off an assault. She lost consciousness after walking out of the house and telling the woman to call her father. During transport to the hospital, she experienced an extraordinary out-of-body experience where she observed her body from above the operating table, seeing herself "sheet-faced" and the medical team working on her. She entered a tunnel described as like the inside of a tornado, filled with bright white misty light, and encountered dozens of shadowy figures in a horseshoe formation. A powerful authoritative voice told her "NO" and "You cannot come home yet. It is not your time." Despite her protests and desire to stay, she was sent back. She observed the medical team using defibrillator paddles three times before returning to her body. The experience included a subsequent dream where she walked through her empty neighborhood at night, encountered biting sensations at her feet, and met a tall figure in beige robes who told her she still had much to do and could not return home yet. --- 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, encountering otherworldly beings in a realm of light, and an authoritative voice (possibly divine) making decisions about life and death. The tunnel and bright light align with descriptions of transitions to the afterlife. The concept of it not being her time echoes biblical themes of divine timing and purpose. The tall figure in robes could represent an angelic being providing guidance and comfort. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience does not contain references to reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age concepts. The authoritative voice maintaining control over life and death timing aligns with biblical sovereignty. The dream sequence with the empty world and the robed figure providing reassurance is consistent with biblical accounts of divine messengers. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death documented with resuscitation requiring three defibrillator attempts | Observed specific medical procedures including defibrillator use and medical team actions from OBE perspective | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self on operating table from above | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1377 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1701 Leonard S NDE 21878 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1leonard_s_nde.html | 1964 | 2008 | M |
Leonard was hit in the back of the head with a baseball bat during summer 1964, resulting in a life-threatening injury. He was taken to the hospital emergency room where he lost consciousness. During this time, he experienced floating above his body in the corner of the room where the walls and ceiling meet. He could clearly see himself lying on a stretcher or gurney with his mother beside him crying. He observed someone checking his arm for a pulse and then shaking their head negatively to his mother, apparently indicating no pulse was found. A second individual was then called over who also checked on him, said something to his mother, and then Leonard was wheeled into a treatment area. The experience ended at this point and he awakened a day or two later. The brief but vivid out-of-body experience allowed him to observe the medical emergency response to his condition from an elevated perspective. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience where Leonard's consciousness separated from his physical body and observed events from above aligns with biblical accounts such as Paul's experience in 2 Corinthians 12:2-3. The ability to witness earthly events from a spiritual perspective is consistent with biblical descriptions of spiritual awareness. The return to the body after the crisis passed reflects the biblical understanding that God determines the timing of death. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience was brief and focused solely on observing the emergency medical situation. No unbiblical concepts such as reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age elements were present. The straightforward out-of-body observation without additional spiritual encounters remains within biblical parameters. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 8 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Severe head trauma from baseball bat requiring emergency treatment | Observed specific actions: pulse checking, head shaking indicating no pulse, second person checking | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw self on gurney from corner of room | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 3 | ||||||||||
| 1378 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1603 Lesley B NDE 3569 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lesley_b_nde.html | 1966 | 2008 | 3 | F |
Lesley experienced drowning at age 3 in August 1966 while swimming in a pool with floaties. Her face was underwater for approximately six minutes according to her uncle who eventually pulled her out and could not feel a pulse, indicating clinical death. During this time, she had an extraordinary experience where the pool walls seemed to peel away and she found herself standing on the bottom, stamping her feet in excitement. She felt like she was at the door of a birthday party about to open, with all the joy and anticipation that entails. She saw beautiful green grass like a field with big trees, though she couldn't hear birds. She desperately wanted to enter this wonderful place but her relatives told her it was not time yet and to go back and behave herself. Despite her disappointment, she was sent back. She reports that "they" have given her a big house in heaven that she dreams about and sometimes visits in her dreams. The experience profoundly shaped her spiritual outlook and made her less materialistic and more patient in life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience of leaving the physical body during clinical death aligns with biblical accounts of the spirit separating from the body. The beautiful landscape with green fields and trees resembles biblical descriptions of paradise. Encountering deceased relatives who act as guides is consistent with the communion of saints. Being told it was not her time reflects divine sovereignty over life and death. The lasting spiritual transformation and reduced materialism aligns with biblical values of storing treasures in heaven rather than earth. Unbiblical elements: The concept of being given a "house in heaven" that she can visit in dreams could be interpreted as problematic if it suggests soul travel or astral projection. However, this could also align with Jesus' words about preparing a place for believers (John 14:2). The recurring dreams of visiting this place are not explicitly unbiblical but could raise questions about the nature of these experiences. |
5 | Other | 10 | 12 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Clinical death from drowning - no pulse detected for six minutes | Vivid description of otherworldly realm with specific details about landscape and emotional state | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Pool walls peeling away | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1379 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1653 Linda G NDE 3649 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1linda_g_nde.html | 1999 | 2008 | F |
Linda experienced an accidental drug overdose in May 1999 after taking eight tablets at once instead of over the course of a day. She died and had an extraordinary near-death experience. Initially, she felt herself breaking into a million particles and sensed her aura intermingling with a sleeping friend beside her, learning about their gene pools and past lives. She was then pulled around the world three times at tremendous speed by her solar plexus, viewing Earth like a Google Earth map. Above Indonesia, she was sucked into a tunnel and greeted by a light being who guided her through multiple dimensional levels where souls were learning and preparing for their journeys. She witnessed higher beings helping Earth with medical discoveries. She met God, described as an eight-foot tall being of pure love and light, who showed her a rapid life review and asked if she was happy with her life. She felt a mixture of good and bad emotions based on her life actions. When she asked to return for her children who had recently lost their father to suicide, God granted her request but told her she would forget most of what she learned to not interfere with her earthly life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, tunnel of light, and encounter with a divine being of pure love align with biblical accounts. The life review with moral evaluation reflects biblical judgment concepts. Meeting God as a being of light resonates with biblical descriptions. The concern for her children and sacrificial love in choosing to return demonstrates Christ-like love. Being told this would be her last earthly life could align with the biblical concept of resurrection rather than reincarnation. Unbiblical elements: The description of intermingling auras and learning about "gene pools" and "many lives since being on Earth from caveman days" strongly suggests reincarnation, which contradicts Hebrews 9:27. The concept of multiple dimensional levels where souls prepare for various journeys could suggest multiple incarnations. The idea of choosing life plans and bodies before birth conflicts with biblical sovereignty and creation theology. Being told this is her "last life here on Earth" implies previous lives. |
5 | Home | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death from accidental overdose - stopped breathing, no heartbeat | Detailed observations of multiple realms, beings, life review with God, specific otherworldly geography | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 0 | Aura intermingling with sleeping friend | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1380 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1817 Linda K NDE 3849 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1linda_k_nde.html | 1996 | 2008 | F |
Linda experienced cardiac arrest in June 1996 with no previous heart disease. She was placed on a respirator but died during the procedure. She found herself walking down a dirt road surrounded by incredibly beautiful trees with the most wonderful greens she had ever seen. The light appeared to be dripping between the trees almost tangibly, and the air smelled clean and pure with a hint of sweetness. After walking about 100 feet, she came to a bank and walked onto the purest white crystalline substance that tingled her bare feet. She approached a clear body of water that gave her strength when she touched it. She saw her deceased maternal grandparents sitting on a log across the water, appearing happy and healthy, beckoning her to come. As she entered the water and reached the middle of the stream, she turned and looked directly into the eyes of Jesus. She saw His nail scars and felt overwhelming love that seemed to wrap around her. Jesus lifted His hands to stop her approach, wordlessly instructing her to return. She fought to get back to shore and was instantly back in her hospital bed. She later learned she had been declared dead and resuscitated. The experience transformed her relationship with Jesus into a constant, personal presence. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts. Meeting Jesus with visible crucifixion wounds confirms His identity as the biblical Savior. The crystal-clear river giving strength and healing parallels Revelation 22:1 river of life. The pure white crystalline ground resembles biblical descriptions of heaven. Deceased believers (grandparents) in paradise aligns with Luke 23:43. Jesus' sovereign authority over life and death, His overwhelming love, and the transformative effect on Linda's faith all demonstrate biblical authenticity. The beautiful trees and landscape echo Eden and paradise imagery. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains complete biblical orthodoxy throughout. Jesus is clearly identified as Lord and Savior with crucifixion wounds. The deceased grandparents are in a paradise setting consistent with biblical intermediate state. No reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age concepts appear. The lasting transformation deepened her Christian faith rather than leading to unbiblical practices. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 20 | 40 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Total cardiac arrest requiring respirator, clinically dead, resuscitated | Extremely detailed encounter with Jesus showing nail scars, specific landscape features, deceased grandparents verified | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 0 | Beautiful otherworldly landscape | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1381 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1766 Lindsay C NDE 3774 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lindsay_c_nde.html | 2008 | 2008 | F |
Lindsay attempted suicide on October 29, 2008 by taking 300 various pills following an argument with her ex-husband. She went to his house at 3:08 AM, took the medication, and lay down with her dog. When she stopped breathing and had no heartbeat, her ex-husband called 911. During her clinical death, she observed everything from outside her body with extraordinary clarity and peace. She saw the paramedics arrive, turn her over, confirm she wasn't breathing and had no heartbeat. She watched them intubate her, struggle to find veins that kept blowing, cut off her clothing, and give her an adrenaline injection. Throughout these observations, she felt incredibly calm, light, peaceful, safe and happy - in stark contrast to the pain she experienced when brought back. She witnessed herself having a seizure with eight nurses holding her down. The experience included periods of warm white light alternating with darkness. When the adrenaline brought her back, she experienced intense pain from aspiration and a too-large trachea tube jamming into her left lung. She was released three days later but remains profoundly affected, feeling that part of her never came back and struggling with the loss of that perfect peace. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during clinical death aligns with biblical accounts of consciousness surviving bodily death. The observation of medical procedures from above parallels similar biblical and documented NDE accounts. The alternation between light and darkness could represent spiritual states. The profound lasting impact and changed perspective on life and death reflects the transformative nature of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The context of suicide raises theological concerns, though the Bible shows God's mercy even in desperate circumstances. The intense desire to return to that peaceful state rather than engage with earthly life could be problematic if it leads to further self-harm. No explicit spiritual beings or divine presence mentioned, which is unusual for profound NDEs. The absence of life review or moral reckoning during the experience is notable. |
2 | Home | 10 | 16 | 36 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Clinical death - no breathing or heartbeat, required resuscitation with adrenaline | Observed specific medical procedures: intubation, blown veins, cutting clothes, adrenaline injection, eight nurses during seizure | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Observed paramedic resuscitation procedures | 0.00 | Neurologist | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1382 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1796 Kathy T NDE 3822 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kathy_t_nde.html | 1992 | 2008 | F |
Kathy was gravely ill in April 1992 with an unknown condition that deteriorated rapidly, requiring intensive care. Too weak to breathe on her own, she was placed on a respirator after her doctor pleaded with her to agree to one week of support. During this time, she experienced floating up to the corner of the room where the walls and ceiling meet, observing herself lying in the hospital bed below. She then floated diagonally across the room to the opposite corner and entered it, emerging into a tunnel of soft, luminous light resembling a spacecraft corridor. Moving slowly at first, she felt wrapped in warmth like a comforter fresh from the dryer, lounging in large, safe hands. She experienced indescribable peace, contentment, and a feeling of being "home." As she began accelerating through the tunnel, she suddenly declared "No, I'm not ready to go yet" and threw out her arms to stop herself. Her chest exploded in pain and everything went black. Days later she learned she had pulled out the respirator, shocking her body back to life despite lacking the strength to breathe independently. The doctors then paralyzed her and induced a coma for rest. She fought them throughout until they decided she needed enforced rest. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience aligns with biblical accounts of spirit-body separation. The tunnel of light resembles descriptions of passage to the divine realm. The feeling of being held in large, warm hands suggests divine presence and protection, consistent with biblical imagery of God's hands. The overwhelming peace and sense of "home" reflects biblical promises of perfect peace in God's presence. Her declaration of not being ready and the immediate return shows human will interacting with divine timing. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains biblical consistency throughout. The absence of specific beings or extended heavenly visions keeps the account focused on the transition experience itself. The profound peace and feeling of divine protection without explicit identification allows for orthodox interpretation. The dramatic return through her own action of pulling out the respirator demonstrates the biblical principle of the will to live. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 12 | 30 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Gravely ill requiring respirator, too weak to breathe, intensive care unit | Clear out-of-body observation, specific tunnel description, verified pulling out respirator despite weakness | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Saw self from room corner | 0.00 | ICU medical team | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1383 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1778 Keith R NDE 3799 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1keith_r_nde.html | 1943 | 2008 | 5 | M |
Keith, at age 5 in summer 1943, nearly drowned while attempting to swim between rafts at a state park during a kindergarten outing. After successfully reaching the first raft about 20 feet offshore, he attempted to swim to a second raft 60 feet further out but went under halfway there. Upon losing consciousness, he immediately became aware of being above his struggling body, watching it from an external perspective. He then found himself in the presence of what he describes as a "field of love" that was totally wonderful, bringing feelings of peace, love, tranquility, and an overwhelming sense of being truly "HOME." Though no specific beings were visible, the presence was unmistakably real and loving. He then witnessed his mother weeping over his body, after which he awoke on the raft with people performing resuscitation on him. His primary emotion upon return was anger at no longer being in that field of love and tranquility. The experience has remained vivid in his memory for over 65 years and led to a lifelong spiritual search. Additionally, at age 30, he experienced a precognitive awareness of his mother's death, waking his wife to tell her before receiving the confirming phone call half an hour later. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience during drowning aligns with biblical accounts of consciousness surviving physical crisis. The "field of love" with overwhelming peace and sense of home reflects biblical descriptions of God's presence as pure love (1 John 4:8). The absence of visible beings while experiencing divine presence parallels Moses' experience of God's presence without seeing His form. The lasting spiritual transformation and lifelong search for meaning reflects the biblical pattern of divine encounters creating permanent change. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains biblical compatibility throughout. The profound sense of divine love without specific imagery allows for orthodox interpretation. The later precognitive experience of his mother's death could be seen as a spiritual gift rather than occult practice. The anger at leaving the divine presence reflects the biblical tension between earthly life and heavenly glory that Paul describes in Philippians 1:23. |
5 | Other | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Drowning incident requiring resuscitation | Out-of-body observation of struggling body, vision of mother weeping over his body | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed own struggling body from above | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 6 | |||||||||
| 1384 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1750 Kendra NDE 3755 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kendra_nde.html | 1999 | 2008 | F |
Kendra experienced a life-threatening medication buildup (level of 25.8) in May 1999, causing her to pass out at school and later have a seizure requiring eight nurses to restrain her. She was given only a 40% chance of survival. During the medical crisis while under anesthesia, she floated above her body and observed it shaking violently while eight nurses held her down, with one nurse yelling for a doctor. She was then surrounded by warm white light and traveled upward feeling safe and loved. At the end of the light, she encountered a beautiful golden gate with three figures: her deceased biological mother (killed in hit-and-run), her grandfather whom she had never known but felt she knew completely, and a man in white robes with brown hair radiating waves of love whom she later identified as Jesus. She felt accepted and at home for the first time and didn't want to leave. Her mother and grandfather told her she didn't belong there yet. Jesus smiled lovingly and gave her a choice to stay or return to her family. He told her "It's not your time. Follow me and have faith in me and I shall protect you." She chose to return and was sent back forcefully into her body. The experience restored her previously lost faith and transformed her life permanently. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The encounter with Jesus in white robes radiating love perfectly aligns with biblical descriptions of Christ. Meeting deceased relatives (mother and grandfather) in a heavenly realm confirms the biblical intermediate state. The golden gate directly references Revelation 21:21. Jesus giving her a choice while indicating it wasn't her time demonstrates both divine sovereignty and human free will. His promise to protect her if she follows Him echoes numerous biblical promises. The complete restoration of lost faith exemplifies the transformative power of encountering Christ. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains complete biblical orthodoxy. Jesus is clearly identified as Lord offering protection through faith. The deceased relatives are in paradise awaiting resurrection. No reincarnation, universal salvation, or new age concepts appear. The lasting transformation strengthened her Christian faith and church attendance. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 18 | 38 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Dangerous medication level of 25.8, seizure, 40% chance of survival | Observed eight nurses restraining during seizure (confirmed), detailed Jesus encounter, deceased mother and grandfather | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Observed seizure from above | 1.00 | Neurologist | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1385 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1586 Kevin P NDE 3547 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1kevin_p_nde.html | 2001 | 2008 | M |
Kevin attempted suicide by train on April 23, 2001, standing on the tracks as a train approached at 120 kph. Upon impact, he heard six sharp crunching sounds of breaking bones in his right arm, blacked out briefly, then saw himself lying beside the track with his right arm torn off at the shoulder and the back of his skull smashed in. Despite this gruesome sight, he felt completely detached. He began moving at insane speed through a grey place dense with thousands of talking "people," then found himself in what appeared to be space near Earth, seeing continents through clouds. When beings asked what he was doing there already, he responded rudely, causing consternation. Another being said "Come along" and showed him to a place with brilliantly colored stars. For what seemed like three days, he was shown rapid-fire visions of Earth from different heights and times - natural catastrophes, changing coastlines, civilizations, all possibilities in fast-forward. He was told to "sleep" three times during this information overload. He then awoke beside the tracks in agony, his arm and head intact but badly injured. He called emergency services and walked 200 meters to the ambulance. The experience transformed his agnostic-atheist worldview, convincing him of continued existence after death, though he struggles with integration. He now experiences precognitive dreams. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and observation of his damaged body aligns with biblical consciousness surviving death. The encounter with beings who questioned his early arrival suggests divine timing over life and death. The vision of Earth from a cosmic perspective reflects God's sovereign view of creation. The three-day timeframe parallels significant biblical periods (Christ's resurrection, Jonah). The transformation from atheism toward spiritual belief demonstrates the power of divine encounters. Unbiblical elements: The description of dense crowds of talking "people" in a grey place could suggest an intermediate realm not clearly defined in scripture. The beings' apparent uncertainty about his arrival ("What are you doing here already?") might conflict with divine omniscience. The information download about "all possibilities" could imply multiple timelines or realities rather than God's singular sovereign plan. The lack of moral evaluation or life review in a suicide attempt is notable. |
5 | Other | 10 | 16 | 34 | Strong Evidence | 8 | Struck by train at 120kph, severe injuries to arm and head, should have been fatal | Detailed observations of damaged body, cosmic perspective of Earth, three-day vision experience | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 0 | Saw severely damaged body | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1386 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1543 Lois M NDE 3482 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lois_m_nde_3482.html | 2008 | F |
Lois experienced a severe allergic reaction to an experimental drug (Depo Lupron) given for endometriosis treatment. After the second injection, she experienced convulsions and stopped breathing while lying on her husband's lap. During this episode, she found herself above her body, saw a bright multicolored light with pulsing rays in the corner of the room, and was drawn through a tunnel-like structure reminiscent of a birth canal. She was pulled toward the light at "hyper speed" but gasped "NO!" before reaching it, fearing she would be "reborn" and dead to her current self. She then saw three levels of people moving at different speeds - the lowest very slow, middle at normal speed, and top level so fast they became balls of light. A voice told her to "Pick one" and she chose the middle level. A deeper loving voice said "All life is important. Each and every one of us were created for a reason. We are all special." She then floated back into her body, feeling a real love for all life forms and God's creations. The drug reaction had caused severe symptoms including memory loss, migraines, and vomiting. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes standard NDE elements such as out-of-body experience, tunnel vision, bright mystical light, and encountering a divine presence with a loving voice delivering universal spiritual messages. The message about all life being important and special aligns with biblical concepts of God's love for all creation. The three levels of spiritual existence could parallel biblical concepts of spiritual progression. Unbiblical elements: The fear of being "reborn" and the concept of reincarnation mentioned conflicts with biblical teaching. The emphasis on choosing one's spiritual level suggests works-based progression rather than grace. The experience lacks specific Christian imagery or references to Jesus, judgment, heaven, or hell despite the experiencer being Catholic. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Severe allergic reaction with convulsions and stopped breathing described | Observed lights, tunnel, multiple spiritual levels but limited verifiable details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 1 | Saw bright multicolored light in corner of room | 0.00 | Husband | Mixed Compatibility | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1387 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1625 Lorena NDE 3586 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lorena_nde.html | 2007 | 2007-04-07 | 2008 | F |
Lorena attempted suicide through medication overdose and was brought to the emergency room with very high blood pressure. She died twice - once in the emergency room and again in the cardiologist's room where she was dead for hours and placed in the morgue. During her experience, she saw her life like a movie from the moment she got married, understanding why she had lived each moment. She saw a future vision of herself and her husband happy in a green prairie with a nice house and more children, realizing her mistakes. She prayed not to die, floating in darkness until she felt something approaching. She saw herself as very small, dressed in white, when a huge white bird passed over her head. She briefly saw the face of Jesus Christ, then three colors (red, yellow, blue) emerged from the bird. She felt a strong power and saw a huge hand that pulled her - God's hand. Upon returning, her body was shining and she was filled with incredible happiness, repeatedly saying "God exists." Medical staff sent her to a psychiatrist thinking she had hallucinations. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes seeing Jesus Christ's face, experiencing God's hand pulling her back, life review showing her mistakes, and overwhelming joy upon return. The vision of a white bird could symbolize the Holy Spirit. Her newfound faith in God and increased biblical study afterward shows positive spiritual transformation. The experience convinced her that "for God nothing is impossible." Unbiblical elements: None specifically identified. The experience aligns well with Christian themes of divine intervention, forgiveness, and God's loving presence. The future vision could be interpreted as God showing her the life she could have if she chose to live. |
5 | Hospital | 10 | 10 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 0 | Clinical death documented twice - emergency room and cardiologist room, was in morgue | Saw Jesus Christ face, white bird, God's hand, future vision, but no verification attempted | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Saw face of Jesus Christ | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1388 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1763 Lucie C NDE 3768 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lucie_c_nde.html | 2002 | 2008 | 19 | F |
Lucie, age 19, experienced Quincke's edema from a severe allergic reaction to throat spray at her grandmother's house. She completely suffocated, experiencing loud rattles, spasms, and loss of bodily control. Her body ran in circles before she collapsed. During the experience, she underwent a rapid life review of childhood emotions and realized a divine presence had her life in its hands. She felt regret at not saying goodbye to family, never having loved or had children. She experienced bashful shame imagining someone finding her dead body. Then she felt a sudden fullness and was drawn to something she describes as "light" - a superior, reassuring, welcoming presence offering to end her suffering. At the moment she accepted dying, her edema suddenly deflated and air returned to her lungs. The experience gave her wisdom beyond her years and extreme sensitivity toward others. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes awareness of a divine/superior being controlling life and death, a life review process, and transformation resulting in increased wisdom and compassion for others. The accepting of death leading to restoration of life could parallel biblical themes of surrender to God's will. The lasting spiritual growth aligns with biblical transformation. Unbiblical elements: The experience lacks specific Christian imagery or references to God, Jesus, heaven, or hell. The "light" is described more as an impersonal force than the personal God of scripture. She mentions being drawn to Buddhism afterward despite being Jewish, suggesting the experience led toward Eastern rather than biblical spirituality. |
5 | Home | 5 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 0 | Quincke's edema causing complete suffocation described in detail | Life review and light experience but no specific verifiable observations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 0 | Experienced divine light presence | 0.00 | Moderately Compatible | 9 | |||||||||
| 1389 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1575 Lindsey S NDE 3532 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lindsey_s_nde.html | 1997 | 1997-07-17 | 2008 | F |
Lindsey was struck by lightning at Greenwood Lake, New Jersey, along with her husband Paul and niece Nicole. A voice commanded her to step away from the car just before lightning struck a tree 30 feet away. The current jumped from tree to fence to drain pipe under the grating where she'd been standing. She was thrown four feet in the air and saw her body twisted on the ground. In the void, she encountered thousands of lost souls in limbo, then her deceased father appeared, guiding her through them toward a peaceful light. She saw two large shadows who stopped her, saying "It is not your time," and enveloped her in pure unconditional love beyond human comprehension. They showed her what happened and drew her attention to her family's pain and confusion. She saw her sons and decided to return through a silver cord connected to them. Coming back through a cone-shaped spiral at light speed, she found herself with her body glowing. She declared "God exists" to amazed medical staff. The experience gave her psychic abilities including seeing auras, feeling earthquakes, clairvoyance, and mediumship. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encountering deceased father as guide, experiencing divine unconditional love, being told "it's not your time," and returning for family aligns with some biblical accounts. The protective voice warning her away from danger could represent divine intervention. Her increased faith and declaration that "God exists" shows positive spiritual impact. Unbiblical elements: The concept of lost souls stuck in limbo conflicts with biblical teaching about immediate judgment. Development of psychic abilities, mediumship, seeing auras, and channeling spirits are explicitly forbidden in scripture. The spiritual progression through evolutionary layers and choosing spiritual levels suggests New Age beliefs incompatible with biblical doctrine. |
5 | Other | 10 | 15 | 35 | Exceptional Evidence | 10 | Direct lightning strike stopped heart, thrown 4 feet, blacked out | Heard mother's thoughts not words, saw family members' reactions while unconscious, body glowing on return | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 3 | 2 | Heard mother's unspoken thoughts | 1.00 | Nurse | Low Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1390 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1572 Lisa H NDE 3520 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lisa_h_nde.html | 1998 | 2008 | F |
Lisa stopped breathing during a tonsillectomy in 1998. She experienced going in and out of consciousness before slipping into peaceful sleep. She saw a very bright, beautiful light all around her and what appeared to be angel wings, though she couldn't make out faces. One angel stood out prominently, wearing an African necklace that continues to stand out in her memory. Though the experience seemed long, it lasted only minutes. Upon returning, a crying woman told her what happened. Lisa felt no fear, only awe and safety. Years later, when her three-year-old daughter was molested, photographs showed the same angel with the African necklace surrounding her daughter with bright light and wings. Additionally, the night her grandfather died, she dreamed of him in bright light walking through beautiful green land like his farm, telling her he'd be alright and loved her. She believes the experience happened so she would change her life, as she was on a "bad road" at the time. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience features angels as protective beings, which aligns with biblical accounts of angelic encounters. The bright light, feeling of peace, and safety in divine presence are consistent with biblical descriptions. The angel's continued protection of her daughter shows ongoing divine care. Her grandfather's appearance with reassurance could represent the communion of saints. Unbiblical elements: The specific detail of an angel wearing an African necklace is unusual and not found in biblical angel descriptions. The idea of photographing angels/spiritual beings is not biblical. While not explicitly unbiblical, the experience lacks references to God, Jesus, or clear Christian imagery despite lasting spiritual transformation. |
3 | Hospital | 7 | 6 | 13 | Suggestive Evidence | 0 | Stopped breathing during tonsillectomy surgery | Saw angels with specific detail (African necklace) but no verification possible | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 0 | Saw angels including one with African necklace | 0.00 | Highly Compatible | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1391 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1488 Lisa R NDE 77 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lisa_r_nde.html | 1997 | 2008 | F |
Lisa attempted suicide in 1997 and had a near-death experience. She found herself in darkness but within a warm, loving, peaceful light that she identified as God's light. Her soul was within God's soul or light. The experience was so wonderful and peaceful that she didn't want to leave. She could hear her mother saying "Don't you leave us! Lisa don't you leave us!" though later discovered her mother was only thinking this, not speaking. Someone told her she had to go back. She would periodically come to and see her mother, then return to God's light. After finally returning, she was angry because she wanted to stay in that peaceful state. The experience taught her that God is compassionate and understood her pain from attempting suicide, helping her find peace in life instead of death. She believes God showed her how to be at peace on earth. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience centers on encountering God's light characterized by love, peace, and warmth. God's compassion and understanding rather than judgment for suicide attempt aligns with divine mercy. Being sent back with a purpose and learning to find peace through God reflects biblical transformation. The telepathic connection with her mother could represent spiritual communion. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While brief, the experience focuses entirely on God's loving presence and compassionate response to human suffering, which aligns with biblical portrayals of God's character. The transformation from despair to peace through divine encounter is thoroughly biblical. |
5 | Hospital | 3 | 4 | 9 | Weak Evidence | 2 | Suicide attempt, life-threatening condition | Heard mother's thoughts not words, limited specific details | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 0 | Heard mother's thoughts | 1.00 | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1392 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1429 Margaret B NDE 193 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1margaret_b_nde_193.html | 1987 | 1987-04-23 | 2008 | F |
Margaret was working as a seamstress when she experienced a grand mal seizure at work. Her heart stopped during the seizure and CPR was administered for approximately five minutes before her heart was restarted. During the cardiac arrest, she observed the scene from the corner of the room, watching people worry about her and the paramedics arrive. She then experienced being pulled backwards into bright light where she met her deceased grandmother in a meadow-like setting. Multiple deceased relatives were present near a creek with a large flat boulder. They engaged in conversation about her life and indicated she wasn't doing something she needed to do. Despite feeling happy peace and wanting to stay, her relatives, particularly her grandfather, insisted she must cross back over the creek to finish her work. She described being told she was a healer meant to be in counseling. Upon returning, she had difficulty finding words but recognized her supervisor. The experience left her without fear of death and with psychic abilities including knowing things about people without being told. --- 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, encountering deceased relatives in a paradise-like setting reminiscent of biblical descriptions of the afterlife, the presence of a boundary (creek) that must not be permanently crossed similar to the great chasm mentioned in Luke 16:26, and receiving special knowledge about her purpose as a healer which aligns with spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. The meadow setting with peaceful waters reflects Psalm 23 imagery. The instruction to return to complete unfinished work resonates with biblical themes of earthly purpose and divine timing. Unbiblical elements: The narrative contains potentially problematic elements including the claim of developing psychic abilities and working on a psychic hotline which conflicts with biblical warnings against divination and fortune-telling (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). The concept of receiving hidden knowledge about strangers through supernatural means outside of God's direct revelation raises concerns. Her self-identification as an "eclectic pagan" and references to "powers that be" rather than God specifically suggest a worldview that has diverged from biblical Christianity. The emphasis on reincarnation-like concepts of the soul neither beginning nor ending contradicts biblical teaching about creation and resurrection. |
2 | Other | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest during grand mal seizure explicitly documented with CPR for 5 minutes | Observed scene from corner of room, saw paramedics arrive and perform CPR, recognized supervisor after return | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Watched scene from corner of room during cardiac arrest | 0.00 | Supervisor | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||
| 1393 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1512 Marge NDE 14 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marge_nde.html | 1996 | 1996-08-01 | 2008 | F |
Marge was admitted to the hospital for an angiogram to rule out heart disease due to chest pain. During the procedure, some of the contrast dye entered the heart muscle causing cardiac arrest. She experienced being surrounded by an extremely soft, wonderful grayness accompanied by absolute peace and happiness. While in this peaceful state, she could hear the medical staff calling "Lydia, come back" repeatedly. When a nurse mentioned that might not be her name and the doctor asked what her name was, Marge became angry that the doctor treating her didn't know her name. This anger motivated her to "rip herself out of that loveliness and peace" to tell him her name was Marge. The experience was characterized by the mystical grayness realm and incredible feelings of peace and joy. She was drawn back by the medical team's attempts to revive her, though she initially resisted returning due to the profound peace she was experiencing. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes entering a clearly mystical realm characterized by peace and happiness, which could correspond to biblical descriptions of God's presence bringing perfect peace (Philippians 4:7). The sense of being called back from death aligns with biblical accounts of resurrection. The profound peace and joy experienced reflect fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22. The barrier between life and death that she was not permitted to permanently cross resonates with biblical boundaries between earthly and heavenly realms. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience is relatively brief and focused primarily on the peaceful mystical realm and medical circumstances of revival. No elements directly contradict biblical teachings. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 6 | 23 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest during angiogram when dye entered heart muscle | Heard medical staff calling wrong name then correct name, aware of confusion about identity | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 1 | Heard medical staff calling wrong name | 0.00 | Doctor and nurse | Highly Compatible | 4 | ||||||||
| 1394 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1775 Marie B NDE 3794 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marie_b_nde.html | 1966 | 2008 | F |
Marie was young when she met a stranger at a bar who offered her a ride home. Sensing danger as he slowed to park in a dark area, she jumped from the moving car as he accelerated, landing hard on the road and hitting her head severely. She instantly felt herself rising into the air, viewing her body from above having what appeared to be a seizure with hands shaking and wiggling spastically. She felt revulsion toward her grotesque-appearing body and thought she didn't want to die because her father and dog needed her. She slowly descended back into her body, feeling pins and needles in her hands and arms. After getting help from a nearby house, police took her to the hospital where the doctor's examination indicated she had been unconscious at impact, though Marie insisted she was wide awake - her body was unconscious but her spirit fully aware. The experience gave her lasting proof of life after death. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Clear out-of-body experience with consciousness separating from the physical body aligns with biblical concepts of spirit and flesh being distinct (2 Corinthians 5:8). The experience of viewing her body from above while maintaining full awareness supports the biblical teaching that humans possess an immaterial soul/spirit that survives bodily death. Her lasting belief in life after death resulting from this experience aligns with core Christian doctrine of eternal life. The distinction between bodily unconsciousness and spiritual awareness reflects biblical anthropology. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience focuses on the phenomenology of consciousness separation during trauma without introducing concepts that contradict biblical teaching. Her increased faith in afterlife existence following the experience aligns with rather than contradicts Christian beliefs. |
5 | Other | 5 | 8 | 17 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe head trauma from jumping from moving vehicle | Observed own body having seizure from above, saw specific spastic movements, doctor confirmed unconsciousness | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 1 | Viewed own body having seizure from above | 1.00 | Hospital doctor | Highly Compatible | 5 | |||||||||
| 1395 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1805 Marie C NDE 3784 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marie_c_nde.html | 2008 | F |
Marie was playing in a municipal swimming pool, carrying a friend on her shoulders when the friend panicked and submerged her underwater. While drowning, she lost consciousness and was found floating in the water. During this time, she telepathically called out to her sister who was sitting at the pool's edge, asking her to signal that she was missing. Upon resuscitation through CPR, she experienced an intense blue light with a different texture than sky blue, feeling she was part of this light. She saw faces appearing in the blue sky which were actually people standing above her witnessing the accident. The experience included telepathic communication, prophetic dreams that later came true, and lasting psychic abilities including knowledge of others' thoughts and intentions. She describes accessing a dimension of light and experiencing complete consciousness with serene silence. The near-drowning left her without fear of death, understanding it as liberation from physical world constraints. She reports multiple subsequent accidents where she could leave her body during trauma. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience and telepathic communication could relate to spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. The brilliant mystical light encountered aligns with biblical descriptions of divine light and God's presence (1 John 1:5). The peace and joy experienced reflect fruits of the Spirit. The experience of consciousness beyond physical death supports biblical teaching about eternal soul/spirit. The lack of fear of death afterward echoes Paul's confidence in 2 Corinthians 5:8 about being present with the Lord. Unbiblical elements: The ongoing psychic abilities including reading others' thoughts and prophetic dreams used outside a Christian context raise concerns about divination practices warned against in scripture. The ability to voluntarily leave the body during subsequent traumas suggests astral projection practices associated with occultism. The description of death as mere liberation from physical constraints without mention of judgment or God's sovereignty reflects New Age rather than biblical perspectives on death and afterlife. |
5 | Other | 5 | 10 | 22 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Near drowning requiring CPR resuscitation | Telepathically contacted sister at poolside, saw people standing above during resuscitation while experiencing blue light | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Telepathic communication with sister | 0.00 | Multiple witnesses at pool | Mixed Compatibility | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1396 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1697 Luz H NDE 3681 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1luz_h_nde.html | 1979 | 2008 | F |
Luz gave birth and was discharged the following day, but returned to emergency on day four with high fever. Initially misdiagnosed with appendicitis, her condition worsened until she entered shock. During this crisis, she experienced great peace and no fear as she separated from her body, floating and rising from the gurney. Though unable to open her eyes or move, she could hear everyone praying around her. The doctor asked family to pray as her condition was critical and diagnosis unknown. She experienced floating through an inverted cone-like tunnel toward a bright light. She felt herself accelerating toward what began as a dot of light that grew larger and brighter. Though she desired to "go away," she heard the doctor slapping her cheeks and calling her back. She saw the tunnel and brilliant light without opening her eyes. The experience included heightened awareness, seeing brilliant light, passing through a tunnel, and feeling incredible peace and joy. Afterward, she developed precognitive abilities, having dreams and insights about future events that come true. She now has a stronger belief in Christ and a more personal relationship with God, whom she describes as a living Christ. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical themes including separation of spirit from body (2 Corinthians 5:8), encountering divine light consistent with descriptions of God's presence (1 John 1:5), and experiencing supernatural peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). The tunnel leading to bright light could represent the transition between earthly and heavenly realms. Her strengthened faith in Christ and testimony that He is a "LIVING CHRIST" directly affirms biblical truth. The resulting deeper personal relationship with God reflects spiritual transformation. Her willingness to return despite preferring to continue toward the light shows submission to God's timing. Unbiblical elements: The development of precognitive abilities through dreams and insights about future events, while potentially relating to prophetic gifts, could raise concerns if used outside biblical guidelines for prophecy. However, since she maintains strong Christian faith and relationship with Christ, these may represent legitimate spiritual gifts used appropriately. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 8 | 20 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Shock from postpartum bacterial infection, critical condition | Heard prayers and medical discussions while unable to respond, felt doctor slapping cheeks | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 1 | Heard prayers and conversations while unresponsive | 0.00 | Doctor and family members | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||||
| 1397 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1497 Lynda C NDE 40 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1lynda_c_nde.html | 1992 | 1992-01-08 | 2008 | F |
Lynda was in a serious car accident where EMTs resuscitated her at the scene and doctors had to restart her heart multiple times during seven hours in the trauma room. She was in a coma for twenty-two days. During the experience, she moved through a passageway toward an entryway, not walking but floating. Her deceased husband Steven and deceased son David emerged from a door and told her it wasn't her time yet. She didn't want to return, not from fear but to avoid pain, though Steven assured her she wouldn't remember it. David said she had more to do on Earth. Above the opening was a brilliant light like the Aurora Borealis. She understood crossing through the door meant no return but felt no fear, only love, peace, and safety. Upon awakening from the coma, though unable to speak, she immediately wrote that she had seen and held David and Steven. The experience led to a complete transformation - she abandoned a thirty-year drug and alcohol lifestyle, left associated people behind, and returned to faith in God who had given her a second chance. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encountering deceased loved ones in a paradise-like setting aligns with biblical concepts of believers being present with the Lord after death (2 Corinthians 5:8). The boundary/door that couldn't be crossed reflects the separation between earthly and heavenly realms. The brilliant supernatural light resonates with descriptions of God's glory. Her complete life transformation, abandoning destructive behaviors and returning to God, demonstrates genuine repentance and spiritual renewal described in 2 Corinthians 5:17. The message about having more work to do on Earth aligns with God's sovereignty over life's purpose and timing. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience led to profound positive spiritual transformation and return to faith in God, demonstrating fruits consistent with genuine encounter with the divine. |
1 | Hospital | 10 | 8 | 25 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Multiple cardiac arrests requiring repeated resuscitation over 7 hours, 22-day coma | Immediately upon waking wrote about seeing deceased family members she encountered | written_account | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 1 | Encountered deceased husband and son | 1.00 | Mother | Highly Compatible | 8 | ||||||||
| 1398 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1688 M.E. NDE 3700 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1m_e_nde.html | 1983 | 2008 | F |
M.E. experienced severe head trauma in an automobile accident and was unconscious for weeks. She has no memory of the accident, rescue, or helicopter flight. Suddenly she was above her body watching as she was rushed through what she perceived as a sky tunnel/bridge on a stretcher with bright sky all around. She observed from above, seeing herself on the stretcher, the medical staff's scrubs and caps from behind, their shoulders and backs, and the floor below. The tunnel was filled with brilliant, intense light that may have been both a physical sky bridge between buildings and the spiritual tunnel of light experienced simultaneously. Upon awakening after weeks of unconsciousness, she knew exactly where she was, what had happened, and why her mother wasn't there - she had been "over to see her" at a hospital sixty miles away. She experienced complete understanding of everything, unity with the universe, and knowledge of past and future events. Since then, she has had prophetic dreams including one where she warned a friend about an impending car accident that then occurred exactly as dreamed. She now attends Quaker meetings and feels she has gone beyond ordinary religious understanding. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience viewing herself from above aligns with biblical concepts of spirit-body separation. The tunnel of brilliant light could represent transition between earthly and heavenly realms consistent with near-death accounts. The complete understanding and special knowledge received reflects spiritual illumination. Her prophetic dream that saved a friend from an accident could represent a spiritual gift of prophecy used for protection of others, which aligns with 1 Corinthians 12 spiritual gifts when used for good. Unbiblical elements: The claim of understanding "everything about the universe" suggests omniscient-like knowledge that belongs only to God. Her statement about having "gone beyond" religious understanding implies spiritual superiority that contradicts biblical humility. The suggestion that she visited her mother's location sixty miles away while unconscious resembles astral projection. The ongoing prophetic abilities without attribution to God or use within Christian framework raises concerns about the source of such knowledge. |
5 | Hospital | 5 | 12 | 21 | Moderate Evidence | 4 | Severe head trauma from car accident, unconscious for weeks | Watched self being rushed through tunnel from above, knew mother's location 60 miles away, prophetic dream verified | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 2 | 0 | Observed self from above during transport | 0.00 | Mixed Compatibility | 9 | ||||||||||
| 1399 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1475 Marcello R NDE 3449 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1marcello_r_nde.html | 1970 | 1970-04-22 | 2008 | 21 | M |
Marcello, age 21, attended a party where someone had spiked the punch with PCP (angel dust/elephant tranquilizer). After drinking four glasses, he became ill and left, experiencing severe distortion of perception. He was arrested and placed in a Berkeley jail cell where he stopped breathing and his heart slowed to cessation. He found himself floating upward, looking down at his body lying face up on the floor, rising until everything went black. He continued accelerating through darkness with thousands of flickering lights around him toward a dot of light that grew larger and brighter. He felt the most wonderful feeling of joy he has ever experienced. As he was about to pass through the brilliant light that bathed him, a beautiful feminine voice asked "Are you ready?" When he enthusiastically affirmed, the voice whispered "It's not your time yet!" He then found himself back on the floor with a guard performing CPR. The experience occurred before NDEs were widely documented, ruling out prior influence. He emphasizes the experience was not a drug hallucination but a genuine near-death event during cardiac arrest from overdose. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience with consciousness viewing the physical body from above aligns with biblical spirit-body distinction. The journey through darkness toward brilliant divine light resonates with biblical imagery of God as light (1 John 1:5) and darkness giving way to light. The feminine voice (possibly angelic) determining it wasn't his time reflects divine sovereignty over life and death. The overwhelming joy and peace in approaching the light aligns with descriptions of God's presence. Being sent back against his will to complete his earthly purpose follows biblical themes of God's timing. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. While the drug overdose context is concerning, the experience itself during clinical death contains standard NDE elements consistent with biblical themes. The transformative effect leading him from liberal to conservative/fundamentalist faith suggests positive spiritual impact. |
2 | Other | 10 | 10 | 27 | Strong Evidence | 7 | Cardiac arrest from PCP overdose, stopped breathing, required CPR resuscitation | Observed body from above on cell floor, experienced void with lights, brilliant light, and voice interaction | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/5/2025 | 1 | 1 | Viewed own body from above in jail cell | 1.00 | Police guard | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||
| 1400 | quantitative | webpage | NDERF 1562 Mary Jo R NDE 3504 | https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mary_jo_r_nde.html | 2003 | 2003-04-24 | 2008 | 43 | F |
Mary Jo experienced a cerebral aneurysm with approximately 50cc of blood in her head from a burst artery. While in severe pain and curled in a fetal position, she experienced a warm wave of energy starting from her abdomen and expanding outward, immediately eliminating all pain. She saw a brilliant light with a pink tinge and found herself in a vast space where she was held by God, an omnipotent being who spoke through all her senses. God called her by name and told her she could not stay. When she protested, citing her service on earth, God asked if she had ever loved another person the way she had been loved there. When she answered no, God said "Mary, you can do better" and sent her back. She awoke to her husband telling her about the emergency brain surgery needed. She recovered remarkably quickly from the surgery, which perplexed the neurosurgeons. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes encountering God as an omnipotent being, experiencing overwhelming divine love, being called by name (personal relationship with God), and receiving a moral teaching about love. The pink-tinged light and vast space align with descriptions of heavenly realms. The message to love others reflects Christ's commandment to love one another. Unbiblical elements: None explicitly identified. The experience focuses on God's love and a call to better love others, which aligns with biblical teachings. |
5 | Hospital | 7 | 10 | 24 | Moderate Evidence | 7 | Cerebral aneurysm with 50cc of blood in head documented | Remarkable recovery speed verified by neurosurgeons, beyond medical expectations | written_account | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5/6/2025 | 2 | 1 | Remarkably quick recovery from brain surgery | 1.00 | Neurosurgeons | Highly Compatible | 8 | |||||||