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NDERF 295 Edwin NDE 785
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1edwin_nde.html
1969
2003
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Edwin, age 12, was punished for not getting a proper haircut and sent to his room on December 24, 1969. In frustration, he put his finger in a Christmas tree light socket and received a severe electrical shock that threw him across the room. He experienced an out-of-body experience where he tried unsuccessfully to communicate with his screaming sister, seeing his body on the floor. He was pulled through a dark tunnel toward a bright light that didn't hurt his eyes. He entered a room without walls made of atmosphere, saw an old man reading a thick book, then witnessed many people in white crossing a bridge over crystal water. A glowing man took him deeper into the light to something he cannot remember. When told he must return because his time hadn't come, Edwin begged to stay but was sent back to his body where his family was crying over him. He revived with a smile, leading his sister to think he was playing a joke.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience contains numerous biblical elements including the bright divine light, the book (possibly Book of Life), people in white robes, crystal waters reminiscent of Revelation, a bridge to the afterlife, and a divine being who showed him deeper mysteries. The being's compassionate interaction, telling him his time had not come, aligns with biblical accounts of divine encounters. The transformation from death to life and the peaceful, joyous nature of the realm reflect biblical descriptions of heaven. Unbiblical elements: None clearly identified. The experience maintains consistency with biblical accounts of the afterlife, divine encounters, and the concept of appointed times for death. The being's loving interaction and Edwin's return to fulfill his earthly purpose align with scriptural themes.
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Moderate Evidence
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Severe electrical shock causing apparent death, family observed unconscious state
Clear OBE with attempts to communicate with sister, observation of own body on floor
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