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NDERF 1302 Vito P NDE 3346
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1vito_p_nde.html
1986
1986-11-11
2007
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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.
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Emergency exploratory surgery for ruptured spleen from car accident
Watched surgery from above, heard staff evaluations, experienced while blind before surgery
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