philosophy

Declared dead, a man allegedly viewed the hospital in spirit, returning to tell what he saw. His surgeon was unable to provide a conventional explanation.

Many people have reportedly experienced the afterlife in some way, and many scientists have delved into what could be behind these experiences.

A theoretical physicist who worked with some of the founding fathers of quantum mechanics, Henry Stapp says the existence of the soul fits within the laws of physics.

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are reported by an estimated 200,000 Americans a year, and studies around the world suggest NDEs are a common human experience. They have been recorded in the folklore of many cultures, and reported by people from diverse backgrounds and in widely varying circumstances.

When people report having profound out-of-body experiences during close brushes with death, skeptics often attribute it to physiological and psychological factors.

“And suddenly I was ejected from my body and I wasn’t angry anymore,” she said. A blaze of light appeared and she felt an energy pervading everything, including herself.