Near-Death Experiences and Universalism (Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad)

Do Muslims see Muhammad, Christians see Jesus, and Hindus see Krishna? People often claim that near-death experiences confirm universalism, but the data might surprise you. Dr. Steve Miller is leading researcher on near-death experiences (he has written 3 books on it). While he has been on my show multiple times, the most common objection we have received against NDEs is that they promote universalism. Is this objection legitimate? Join us for an in-depth look at whether NDEs confirm all religions or uniquely support Christianity.

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[OldThingsPassAway]

I had an experience like Patric Stewart. Except it was someone I have never met in my life. I was awake and alive. I saw him, heard him, touched him, and even fed him. I have no idea who the man is, but he was someone I can only describe as a prophet. At one point in our conversation, I was literally about to ask him if he was an angel, and he looked straight at me and said, "I'm not an angel" BEFORE I could ask him if he was an angel. I debated with myself vigorously whether it was Jesus in the flesh or not. I still have no idea what I experienced, but it was THE event in my life that gave me the resolution of my faith. I am more committed to orthodox Christianity today than I have ever been.

[margueriteoosthuizen]

My husband had a death experience (he died in an operation and was raised to life again) and experienced God during that. It's the reason he believes in and follows and fears Him today 🙌

[wzupppp]

Im from a muslim background and I have seen jesus. I dont know what to make of it.

[Jesus_is_King]

I was studying the “new age” as an agnostic when God spoke to me and told me to read the Bible. I ignored the thought and continued studying.
God spoke to me again and asked me “where is Jesus?” so I reluctantly began researching to find out who Jesus is and came across Christian YouTube. After reading the Bible and watching Sid Roth, Perry Stone, Kevin Zadai, I had many encounters with Holy Spirit and I now KNOW Jesus is the only answer.

[lapetitemoma]

Here's a thought. What if the people that experienced seeing Jesus, and Jesus knowing that they are not going to die yet, is giving them a second chance to believe in Him. Near death is not absolute death. The end game is ultimately Judgement day.

[Zmasterflash]

Disclaimer: I have been a Christian since 1973 and read Moody’s book, “Life After Life” in 1975. What I recall is almost all NDE experiences whether Christian or not, whether they went through a tunnel or not, experienced a tremendous light full of liquid love. I don’t recall anyone going through the judgement or entering into the gates of heaven. Had they gone through the gates, they never could have come back. For those non-Christians, they never went through the judgement. That’s a big deal! Now they met a loving God, and hopefully afterwards they sought out who He truly is. Only Jesus died for us, and gave His life for our salvation. To understand what I mean, read the gospel of John and it explains it all. Jesus loves you ❤

[HappyHermit]

I'm sooo tired of everyone treating us Catholics as if we're not Christians. WE ARE CHRISTIANS ✝️. Let's love each other instead of judging one Christian Church against the other. We must be united to face the oppression toward US.

[superckn]

Steve Miller is one of your BEST 'guests'!

[MicheMoffatt]

It’s an impossibility for every religion to be true.

If Christianity is true, Jesus is the way, truth and life - no one can come to the father but through him.

My thoughts on NDE are pretty unsure. I had a cardiac arrest and had an experience, but I never saw lights or anything grandiose that people I’ve heard speak of…… and although I did have an experience I am still so skeptical as the people who tend to write books and be vocal are obviously with a motive.

[plangjidakum]

I've absolutely LOVED these NDE interviews! One of my favorite subjects and Sean is a great interviewer👌🏾

[TheHumbuckerboy]

There needs to be a clear distinction between 'Universalism' ( the belief that all or many roads lead to God/salvation) and Christian Universalism which teaches that salvation is only through The LORD Jesus Christ.

[ATRestoration]

If you really search for the truth, then you need to let go all your beliefs and taboos first. There is no other way to find the truth. If your faith can't deal with reality and facts, then it is worthless.

[markb]

Sure is great that this guy is providing scientific information and not trying to sell

[EmpoweredByHisGrace]

Pride is the biggest obstacle to a person experiencing the peace, presence, and love of Jesus Christ. People want to be right more than they want truth, so they reject truth in order to silence their conscience.

[sumanghosh-pbdw]

0:00 - did research on NDEs by
1:46 - research by professionals and found they r real. Also from death bed talks they r real.
2:45 - comparing....found 47 areas of overlaps. Personal God that loves us.
3:56 - 18-20% of NDEs c Jesus.
6:44 - ovr 5000, saw Muslim NDEs or were in Muslim majority nations. None saw Mohommad.
7:25 - Hundus, 3 saw Krishnas. 2 didn't no if it was an NDE. Mayb a vision.
8:04 - 0.6% said they saw aliens 👽.
10:22 - data now doesn't show peopl c the person they believed in.
11:41 - very few talkd about reincarnation.
14:28 - athiests say they're no longer materialists. But if u don't do anything wrong, it's OK.
16:19 - peopl from very legalistic churches ⛪️ that saw God say he isn't like what religion say's.
19:49 - a few said reincarnation's a choice. So they c the aftrlife 1st. They c dead relatives.
21:40 - did scientific research of NDEs. (22:28) - most were more dedicated 2 their churches....
23:28 - distressing NDEs...books..typical response..they seek God.
24:34 - hellish NDEs r about 20%. Some say it's more than that.
25:20 - in 1688 Emanuel Swedenborg was born. At 50 he used psychic powers 2 tak 2 soul guides. 2 of 6 things he said that peopl who've had current NDEs hav said is:
1. You're drawn 2 heavn n hell. God doesn't send. Mayb bein good n havin a good state of mind draws u 2 heavn.

Mayb bein bad draws u 2 hell. Also killin yourself with a bad state of mind draws u 2 hell. Mayb mental illness at least sometimes draws u 2 hell.
2. Christians n non-Christians go 2 heavn.
28:08 - 47 accounts has strong evidence about Christianity.
34:29 - y r wickd peopl seein God? If you're bad n u don't know it, mayb it draws u 2 heavn. Then u r taught not 2 do those bad things.

Like I read when we were primitiv n died we were taught what we shouldn't do wrong. When we reincarnated some remembered, some didn't.
38:46 - thinks in the mid E., she was beatn. In NDE nevr b4 did she c a bein that lovd her.
44:11 - in life reviews a lot felt they were judged. Lot of it was self judgement. Some were horrified at what they said n did 2 othrs. They c how the othrs felt.
45:44 - some c peopl who r in emotional n physical distress.
46:28 - y doesn't God show evryone the gospel? A few peopl who've had NDEs hav said God gives us free will.
46:44 - someone who had an NDE askd God y he doesn't show that he's real. God said it would scare peopl. I think with today's tech some peopl would think or wonder if it was a trick someone's playin.
47:10 - Emanuel Swedenborg said the Old Testiment's stories r fiction based on fact. The only true ones r the buildin of a cathedral n the rule of a king. Then someone who had a NDE said they saw things that it talkd about like I think the followin...Adam n Eve n the ark. I hav 2 c his whole story 2c what I think.

Emanuel said God wanted Jesus 2 teach peopl right n since he doesn't communicate with us directly he sent Jesus. He also new he'd end up dead like the New Testiment say's.
50:43 - religion doesn't mattr. At least on who'se had an NDE said "it's not about religion, it's about lov." It may also b about knowing about the things I put b4.
57:49 - good u don't pay 4 interviews. What if there was somethin about the NDE u didn't believe?

[KrisRinger]

I was one of those people that went on YouTube to listen to NDE. I was shocked to find that especially on this one particular channel. They were definitely talking about Universalism. Fortunately, I’m a strong Christian and I found those stories to be twisted or untrue. So I stopped listening to them. There are other channels on YouTube that I now listen to. They are strong Christian experiences. those are the ones I choose to listen to now. And like you suggested, I am a seeker. I have read the studies. This is a very interesting topic and I thank you for being on Sean McDowell‘s channel.

[Anabee]

WOW! What a blessing to be introduced to Dr. Steven Miller. I could listen to him all day!

[markbarry]

These are "near" death experiences, God is loving and kind and can only be who he is, but it says after death is the judgement so one has to actually die first, judgement comes later on that's why it seems for some to be universalism because they came back😮

[johnrockwell]

I saw a study of Japanese NDEs that don't quite feature a light at the tunnel. But rather a dark river they descend into.

[billgates]

‼️I saw Jesus myself. I can never doubt or pretend to not know that Jesus loves us and is waiting for us to know Him.

That love was unimaginable.