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Near-Death Experiences As Proof of a God
Various Places | 8/18./2024 | By Laz A. Mataz

Posted on 08/18/2024 12:03:17 AM PDT by Lazamataz

I've been a fan of watching YouTube accounts of Near Death Experiences lately. There are certain common elements:

Various neuroscientists have stated that simple biological processes of death produce these effects. Maybe the tunnel and the light can be explained by this, but the rest? No way. I cannot think that mere biological processes could manifest such a detailed series of accounts. Nor is there any evolutionary benefit to these processes, obviously... you are dead, right? Evolution is highly unlikely to be a factor here.

So this, to me, seems like quasi-scientific proof of a God. Now, religions have added all sorts of nonsense around these concepts, since almost to a person, the subject of an NDE describes a God that is utterly nonjudgemental and loving. So, take the 10 Commandments: Seems like the 10 Commandments were written to make OUR lives better, and it is not some cosmic scorecard that God is judging us on.

One person I know personally that had an NDE, would not talk a lot about it, but the one thing he did relate is that 'all the nonsense religion spouts? The beings on the other side, they don't care. Just be loving.'

And that aligns with what Jesus said: To love God with all your heart, and to love your fellow man.


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KEYWORDS: faithandphilosophy; nde; neardeathexperience; raymondmoody; raymoody
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And that aligns with what Jesus said: To love God with all your heart, and to love your fellow man.

Except, of course, for NeverTrumpers. Those people are scum and it is okay to hate them. 😊

1 posted on 08/18/2024 12:03:17 AM PDT by Lazamataz
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To: Kudsman; Fuzz; piytar

Thought this might be worthy of its own thread.


2 posted on 08/18/2024 12:04:10 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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3 posted on 08/18/2024 12:07:44 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: Lazamataz

Wow, it’s 3:12AM and nobody cares about God.


4 posted on 08/18/2024 12:12:53 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: Lazamataz

I care.


5 posted on 08/18/2024 12:13:17 AM PDT by Ciaphas Cain (A perfect storm. There will be no escape from what is coming.)
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To: Lazamataz

Look up Gary Habbermas on YT.


6 posted on 08/18/2024 12:15:38 AM PDT by GMThrust
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To: Ciaphas Cain

I know you do, that’s what I love about you.


7 posted on 08/18/2024 12:17:52 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: GMThrust

I will.


8 posted on 08/18/2024 12:18:22 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: Lazamataz

OMG. What a thing to read at 3:17 in the morning lololo.

It was beautifully written and I am glad I stumbled upon it....even the amendment about the Never Trumpers lol. Those NDEs are fascinating - I’ve watched a few myself.

A very profound message in there, and I took it to heart. I hope I remember it when I wake up so I can put it into action! Thank you, Laz, and God bless.


9 posted on 08/18/2024 12:20:15 AM PDT by JudyinCanada (You're it. )
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To: Lazamataz

To love God with all your heart, and to love your fellow man.

Wow! I thought you had come around, found Jesus, or had a eureka moment, but then I read about your hatred for never Trumpers. Obviously you haven’t crossed over yet.


10 posted on 08/18/2024 12:24:07 AM PDT by aspasia
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To: JudyinCanada

Glad you enjoyed. Some of the processes can, indeed, be explained by a ‘brain shutting down’... but the incredibly detailed accounts? No way.

Something much more amazing is happening here, and — frankly — it has defeated my fear of death.


11 posted on 08/18/2024 12:25:50 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: aspasia
Wow! I thought you had come around, found Jesus, or had a eureka moment, but then I read about your hatred for never Trumpers. Obviously you haven’t crossed over yet.

Well, remember, some people experience Hell in their NDE's.

I suggest they are all, likely, Never Trumpers. 😁

12 posted on 08/18/2024 12:27:19 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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To: aspasia

Dude (or Dude-ette), you do know what a joke is, right?

God is the author of all humor. He’s amazing like that. He gave me a spark.


13 posted on 08/18/2024 12:28:34 AM PDT by Lazamataz (If you are upset the bullet missed, contact me immediately. I'll make sure your bullet doesn't.)
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I don’t want to see all those sins I committed..... yikes 😳

I have no hope except for the shed Blood of Jesus Christ


14 posted on 08/18/2024 12:36:45 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Lazamataz
"You do know" Yeah, well, it's not about me.

There's a part about "Love your enemies" that isn't funny.

15 posted on 08/18/2024 12:45:19 AM PDT by aspasia
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One major entity, most des[c]ribed as 'God'. It was the single most powerful, loving, non-judgemental entity of the entire group.

Stopped reading right there!

Regards,

16 posted on 08/18/2024 12:49:46 AM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: Lazamataz
Reagan told the story of the preacher and politician that died in a car wreck and get to the pearly gates together. After checking the book they are both let in.

St. Peter takes them down a golden path and stops in front of a small apartment building and says “If you don't mind, we'll show the preacher his accommodations first.” Opens the door to a neat little one-bedroom apartment with a little kitchen and bath and laundry room down the hall.

Leaving the preacher they walk quite a ways and reach a large gated mansion with a huge lawn and gardens and a staff of maids and butlers waiting at the massive stone steps leading up to the mansion.

The politician tells St. Peter their must be some mistake - this must be the preacher's place.

“Oh no. We have millions of preachers - but you're our first politician.”

17 posted on 08/18/2024 12:50:12 AM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant - Never Fearful)
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To: Lazamataz

Laz. Great to see you. If a person needs to almost die to know GOD exist, they aren’t looking around. We are exposed every day to things that are proof. Sunsets, loved ones, etc. I’ve almost died in several instances but never to a point that I felt it was an awaking. It just scared the hell out of me. Near dead or a dream? Does it matter? Be safe.


18 posted on 08/18/2024 12:51:23 AM PDT by Equine1952
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To: Lazamataz

God isn’t giving tours of Heaven. You are to die once.


19 posted on 08/18/2024 12:56:01 AM PDT by roving (Deplorable Erectionists Listless Vessel )
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To: SaveFerris; Lazamataz
I have no hope except for the shed Blood of Jesus Christ

Same here!

20 posted on 08/18/2024 12:56:14 AM PDT by thecodont
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