Near Death Experiences

Topic Notes

Topics:

• Gallup Poll: Out of 1,500 adults polled, 1/3 say they have had a Near Death Experience
• Using the 1/3 ratio, by 1981, as many as 8 Million people may have experienced NDE
• Cardiologist Michael Sabom
  • Originally a skeptic
  • Researched NDE for 25 years and found the phenomena to be probable.
• Discussion of possible medical explanations for NDE’s
  • Usage of Hallucinogenic Drugs.
  • Problems with Anesthesiology during medical procedure (patient still semi-conscious)
  • Visions Due to Hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the blood)
• In many medical NDE’s, patients describe medical procedures in detail without first-hand knowledge.
• Bible Contradiction
  • How long did it take for Jesus to get to Heaven after the crucifixion?
    Matthew 12:40 vs. Luke 23:42-43 (3 days vs. Immediately)

 

This show originally aired October 28th, 2012