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How do 'soul sleep' adherents explain reports of astral projection, out-of-body experiences (OBE) and near-death experiences (NDE)?
Testimonies of [astral projections](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection), [out-of-body experiences (OBE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out-of-body_experience) and [near-death experiences (NDE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_experience) abound, both within and outside Christia...
Testimonies of [astral projections](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection) , [out-of-body experiences (OBE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out-of-body_experience) and [near-death experiences (NDE)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_experience) abound, both within and outside Christianity. Many interpret these experiences as evidence that consciousness persists after a person's spirit departs from the body. Of course, this cannot be the case if [Christian mortalism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_mortalism) (a.k.a. 'soul sleep') is true. **Question**: How do 'soul sleep' adherents make sense of the abundant reports of astral projections, out-of-body experiences (OBE) and near-death experiences (NDE) both within and outside Christianity? ________________ Some examples: - A very insightful article on these experiences: [Science, Medicine, and Near Death Experiences © May 2015 Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. Magis Center of Reason and Faith](https://magiscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Science_Medicine_and_NDEs.pdf) - [Doctors' give scientific evidence for the afterlife from near death experiences (NDEs)](https://youtu.be/qDhH8jpU7Ks) - [Neuroscientist Sees 'Proof of Heaven' in Week-Long Coma](https://abcnews.go.com/Health/neuroscientist-sees-proof-heaven-week-long-coma/story?id=17555207) - [Eben Alexander, Neurologist and Author Talks About His Dying & the Afterlife](https://youtu.be/AUF2yqUMBic) - [Near Death Experience - Wayne Fowler Dies and Meets Jesus Face to Face](https://youtu.be/wXAOoeKDTIo) ___________ Related questions: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/83470/50422 https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/81227/50422
user50422
Jan 12, 2022, 04:33 AM • Last activity: Jun 29, 2022, 12:29 PM
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Are there modern cases (1900 - present) of heavenly visitations recognized and endorsed by a denomination?
If we assume that the testimony of Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 is veridical, it would seem very counterintuitive (to me) that experiences of heavenly visitations would never happen again. On the contrary, I would expect more of such experiences to happen to people from time to time. > I must go on...
If we assume that the testimony of Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 is veridical, it would seem very counterintuitive (to me) that experiences of heavenly visitations would never happen again. On the contrary, I would expect more of such experiences to happen to people from time to time. > I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, **I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord**. 2 **I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows.** 3 **And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—** 4 **and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter**. 5 On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses— 6 though if I should wish to boast, I would not be a fool, for I would be speaking the truth; but I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. 7 **So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations**, **a thorn was given me in the flesh**, **a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited**. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. [2 Corinthians 12:1-10 ESV] Are there modern cases (1900 - present) of heavenly visitations *a la* Paul (2 Cor 12:1-10) that are recognized and endorsed by a denomination? ____ Closely related: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/83049/50422
user50422
Feb 10, 2022, 05:19 PM • Last activity: Feb 11, 2022, 05:28 PM
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Is an out-of-the body-experience (OBE) possible according to the Catholic Church?
If an out-of-the body-experience (OBE) is the situation that the soul leaves the body for a while, could this be possible as the Catholic Church states that body and soul are actually one entity.
If an out-of-the body-experience (OBE) is the situation that the soul leaves the body for a while, could this be possible as the Catholic Church states that body and soul are actually one entity.
Marijn (1053 rep)
Oct 25, 2017, 04:27 PM • Last activity: Oct 16, 2021, 08:36 PM
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