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NDERF 588 Murry M NDE 2161
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1murry_m_nde.html
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1987-08-01
2005
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Murry attempted suicide by hanging in August 1987 during a period of depression. Upon clinical death, he experienced floating upward with his hand extended toward an extremely bright light. The light was extraordinarily brilliant yet he could look directly at it without discomfort. A cool breeze blew across his face, creating the most comforting feeling he had ever experienced. He could see a great figure within the light and was slowly floating upward toward "it, or him" before being suddenly returned to his body.
The experience left him with absolute certainty about life after death and filled him with profound peace. He gained special knowledge that his purpose is to help humanity reach God through peace and harmony with fellow humans, nature, and self. He describes feeling united with the universe and understanding everything about it during the experience. The overwhelming emotions were incredible peace and joy, with no sense of time during the event. Murry believes he was chosen for a specific purpose that burns in his soul, heart, and mind. He feels called to find others who share this divine mission to continue "the Father's business." He looks forward to eventually reuniting with God but understands he has work to complete on Earth first. The experience was so profoundly real that it has maintained the same vivid reality for him over the decades since it occurred. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The brilliant divine light recalls biblical theophanies (Exodus 34:29-35, Acts 9:3). The overwhelming peace in God's presence fulfills biblical promises (Philippians 4:7). The sense of divine calling and purpose aligns with biblical concepts of divine commission (Jeremiah 1:5). Understanding his mission to promote peace and harmony reflects biblical peacemaking (Matthew 5:9). The certainty of life after death confirms biblical teaching on eternal life. The language of "the Father's business" directly echoes Jesus's words in Luke 2:49. Unbiblical elements: None identified. While the suicide attempt itself is concerning from a biblical perspective, the experience doesn't promote suicide and instead gave him purpose to live. His understanding of helping others reach God through peace aligns with biblical principles.
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Clinical death from suicide attempt by hanging
Floating toward light, seeing figure, profound spiritual understanding
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