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NDERF 1383 Michael AS NDE 281
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1michael_as_nde.html
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1999-09-12
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Michael AS experienced cardiac arrest while attempting to start a lawn mower after consuming coffee and cigarettes all morning. Born with a heart murmur and suffering from stress-related heart problems, his heart went into rapid convulsions before stopping completely. He confirmed no pulse when checking his arm. As he collapsed to his knees, the visual world pixelated into square blocks of color before turning black. He found himself as pure consciousness in an endless black void - no body, no need to breathe, no hot or cold, no sounds. He retained full consciousness and all life memories while floating in this void. He observed a white light about 400 yards ahead, twinkling like a star that didn't hurt to look at, estimating he would reach it in two minutes at his drifting speed. He recognized this as the biblical "valley of the shadow of death" with no fear. Suddenly everything reversed and he moved away from the light as colors reformed and he returned to his body in the backyard. He felt sick and nauseated upon return. The experience confirmed his belief in a supreme creator rather than cosmic accident, and awakened psychic abilities including communication with the deceased, though he chose not to pursue this path fully.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience directly parallels Psalm 23:4's "valley of the shadow of death" which Michael himself recognized. The black void leading to divine light aligns with biblical imagery of passing through darkness to reach God's presence. His consciousness surviving without physical form supports biblical teaching about the soul's independence from the body. The complete absence of fear despite cardiac arrest fulfills biblical promises of peace in death for believers. Unbiblical elements: The claimed psychic abilities and communication with the dead after the experience could be considered problematic from a biblical perspective, as Scripture generally forbids necromancy. However, Michael chose not to pursue these abilities, showing wisdom.
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