What is a near-death experience?
Although most people who have come close to death say they remember nothing, a third or more may later report that “something happened.” That “something” might be a near-death experience (NDE). There are several scientific theories to explain the NDE, including the theory that consciousness survives death. There are also many factors that can trigger a NDE. No two NDEs are exactly identical, but within a number of experiences a pattern becomes evident. This pattern can be found in children’s NDEs as well. The pattern (and any single experience) includes one or more of these things: (1) Feeling that the “self” has left the body and is hovering overhead. Sometimes a “silver cord” is seen connected to the body. Sometimes the person may later be able to describe who was where and what happened, sometimes in detail. Some people who were born blind can see while out of their body. (2) Moving through a dark space or tunnel and having a sense of timelessness. Sometimes the Earth can be seen fr
