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NDERF 308 Roger E NDE 810
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1roger_e_nde.html
2002
2002-12-23
2003
50
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On December 23, 2002, Roger, age 50, suffered an acute myocardial infarction while at the gym. After 45 minutes of exercise, he felt discomfort between his shoulder blades and in his left arm, along with nausea. After taking nitroglycerin at home, he went to the emergency room where he collapsed in the triage room after about 40-45 minutes of symptoms. His wife witnessed him slip from the chair, breathing in a "horrible" pattern with fixed, glazed eyes and seizure activity. The medical team worked on him for approximately 30 minutes, applying defibrillator shocks 17 times to stop a lethal arrhythmia, and administered t-PA within the golden hour. During this time, Roger found himself walking in a pink, rose-colored quartz crystal tunnel about 150-200 feet long with stalactite and stalagmite formations. At the end was a bright, pure light that was tall, narrow, and rounded at both ends. He felt perfect peace, no pain or sorrow, and overwhelming love. A gentle voice commanded him to "Go back" twice. When he turned around, he faced a cave with stones leading to a narrow passageway with faint light. He climbed with difficulty, slipping several times, until crawling through the passage brought him back to his body. He heard the doctor with a stethoscope telling him to be quiet, saw feverish activity around him, and experienced severe chest pain. He told the doctor "I'm back," who said he wasn't out of the woods yet but was at "about the fifth inning."
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly reflects biblical themes including a tunnel/pathway to light (reminiscent of the valley of the shadow of death leading to God's presence), divine command to return (similar to prophetic callings), overwhelming divine love, perfect peace that surpasses understanding, and a clear sense of God's sovereignty over life and death. Roger explicitly identifies the experience as from God, quotes 1 Corinthians 2:9 about what God has prepared for those who love Him, and emphasizes God's love, holiness, and salvation through Christ. His interpretation is thoroughly Christian, recognizing God as Creator, King of Kings, and source of eternal life. Unbiblical elements: None identified. Roger's experience and interpretation are completely consistent with biblical theology and Christian doctrine.
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Acute MI with cardiac arrest, lethal arrhythmia, 17 defibrillator shocks over 30 minutes
Tunnel/light experience without specific earthly observations to verify
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