Things to take away from near death experiencers

I understand what people mean when they talk about 'near death', but I wonder if it's the same as 'nearly asleep'? Physiologically there is 'asleep' or 'awake': there is no in between. Even 'half-asleep' or 'on the verge of sleep' are states of wakefulness (as I understand it). Similarly, death is absolute. Coming back from a physical death where the brain may or may not still function is not the same as actually being dead, I suggest. The peace which comes across people who find themselves in what appears to be the final stages of life is most comforting and I don't doubt it. However, coming to life from being dead in that absolute sense is, I suggest, a contradiction.

As a Christian, you will understand that my belief in resurrection is informed by my faith.

I am very sympathetic to your list and believe that Love is exactly what should bind us together and I am saddened to share your view expressed in point 7.

It was as if I was divided up into many fragments like on a molecular scale. I was everywhere but nothing was on a storybook level and in no way focused on my deceased family members or anyone else. As I came back I heard something tell me I had things to do but it wasn’t like an audible voice, it was from a dimension I can’t describe. What I feel is that yes something huge happens with our consciousness but it is in no way centered on us and our desires.

Basically, yes! Death was pretty peaceful and not scary at all. Not afraid of it at all anymore.

When the living becomes well-off they lose that importance