Comments on: Review: The New Dispensation http://natecull.org/wordpress/2008/01/17/review-the-new-dispensation/ The weblog of Nate Cull Wed, 05 May 2010 23:03:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Nate http://natecull.org/wordpress/2008/01/17/review-the-new-dispensation/comment-page-1/#comment-547 Nate Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:51:49 +0000 http://natecull.org/wordpress/2008/01/17/review-the-new-dispensation/#comment-547 Allen: Yes, Near Death Experience research is a indeed a very interesting subject and parallels after-life communication - the Society for Psychical Research didn't have the mass of scientific NDE data that we have now. Thanks for that link. Allen: Yes, Near Death Experience research is a indeed a very interesting subject and parallels after-life communication – the Society for Psychical Research didn’t have the mass of scientific NDE data that we have now. Thanks for that link.

]]> By: Allen http://natecull.org/wordpress/2008/01/17/review-the-new-dispensation/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Allen Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:48:50 +0000 http://natecull.org/wordpress/2008/01/17/review-the-new-dispensation/#comment-524 Much of what you wrote is also in accounts of those who have had near-death experiences (NDEs). The most credible source for research, and whether NDEs are "real" or simply hallucinations or dreams, is the website of the International Association for Near-Death Studies at www.iands.org. In particular, you might want to check under the Research tab for published papers outlining new findings from the most current research, particularly the two written by Dr. Peter Fenwick and Dr. Pim Van Lommel. Many medical professionals who have seriously studied the research – and it is extensive – no longer dismiss this phenomenon as caused by physiological or pharmacological factors. There have now been many thousands of documented cases of near-death experiences: deeply mystical, often ineffable experiences – the very essence of the religious experience. These accounts have a consistent internal structure and, cross-culturally, they reflect universal elements. That is, although no two experiences are identical, they all share at least some common elements. Just a few examples are that many experiencers have out-of body experiences (viewing their surroundings from above or outside their bodies while they are clinically dead or unconscious), meeting and communicating with mystical beings or deceased relatives, having a life review in the presence of "spiritual guides," etc. Not everyone has all of these elements but these are just some of the universal elements that are a part of near-death experiences. For more details, go to www.iands.org/nde_index/ndes/key_facts_about_near-death_experiences.html Experiencers cut across all religious traditions including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc. Almost all report that their lives are dramatically changed after their experience, including often becoming more spiritual, more loving and caring, and frequently changing their work lives to the caring or teaching professions. I am a member of the above association because I am interested in the topic. To join is inexpensive, and they keep you up-to-date with the latest NDE research along with e-mails of experiencer accounts every month. Allen Much of what you wrote is also in accounts of those who have had near-death experiences (NDEs). The most credible source for research, and whether NDEs are “real” or simply hallucinations or dreams, is the website of the International Association for Near-Death Studies at http://www.iands.org. In particular, you might want to check under the Research tab for published papers outlining new findings from the most current research, particularly the two written by Dr. Peter Fenwick and Dr. Pim Van Lommel.

Many medical professionals who have seriously studied the research – and it is extensive – no longer dismiss this phenomenon as caused by physiological or pharmacological factors.

There have now been many thousands of documented cases of near-death experiences: deeply mystical, often ineffable experiences – the very essence of the religious experience. These accounts have a consistent internal structure and, cross-culturally, they reflect universal elements. That is, although no two experiences are identical, they all share at least some common elements. Just a few examples are that many experiencers have out-of body experiences (viewing their surroundings from above or outside their bodies while they are clinically dead or unconscious), meeting and communicating with mystical beings or deceased relatives, having a life review in the presence of “spiritual guides,” etc. Not everyone has all of these elements but these are just some of the universal elements that are a part of near-death experiences. For more details, go to http://www.iands.org/nde_index/ndes/key_facts_about_near-death_experiences.html

Experiencers cut across all religious traditions including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc. Almost all report that their lives are dramatically changed after their experience, including often becoming more spiritual, more loving and caring, and frequently changing their work lives to the caring or teaching professions.

I am a member of the above association because I am interested in the topic. To join is inexpensive, and they keep you up-to-date with the latest NDE research along with e-mails of experiencer accounts every month.
Allen

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