[Aliska]

Yes, color me skeptical. I did some research of my own on how Christians should view these stories. There does seem to be a commonality among many of them. Also most I have watched, the subjects seemed like ordinarily worldly people; i.e., people I wouldn't consider evil (the drug stories and other serious sins possibly excepted) Also, who am I to say God cannot do to whom he will?

I will look at your links and maybe pick up some more clues. Thank you. It could all be a huge deception as many with better minds than mine have noted. Also it could be a prelude to a new world religion which I want no part of no matter how popular or compulsive it may become, if it becomes.

I was thinking what if it happened to me and I saw that bright light, with the Person in it, and was enveloped in love. Is the Devil so powerful that he can produce those feelings in disembodied souls?

I will continue to remain skeptical and proceed with caution. I always try to stick to my own narrow way as I perceive it, but also try to keep an open mind and not condemn others that don't see things exactly the same as I do.

All the above notwithstanding, I do believe most of these people are telling thr truth as they believe they experienced it. Also looking at alternative explanations.

Overall, what is your take on all the links you provided? I can't deal with too much of this at once but appreciate them and will go through them a few at a time.

[Nea Wood]

I enjoy reading about NDEs, and they do give hope. But one thing that makes me wonder: I read once that when children have NDEs, Catholic children usually report having seen the Virgin Mary while in heaven. Protestant children almost never report seeing her. That leads me to believe that perhaps people are seeing what they expect to see.