Exploring Near-Death Experiences: Insights from Researchers
Discover renowned researchers who have delved into near-death experiences. Here's a glimpse into their findings.
Dr. Raymond Moody: A psychiatrist at the University of Virginia, Dr. Moody interviewed 150 individuals who had near-death experiences. In his book "Life After Life" (1975), he discusses various scientific theories explaining the phenomenon, ultimately dismissing them.
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: A Detroit psychiatrist and a world-renowned expert on the psychiatric aspects of dying, Dr. Kübler-Ross examined over a thousand cases of near-death experiences over 20 years. She published numerous scientific papers and books, including "On Death and Dying".
Her conclusions are: "Our physical body is merely the shell, the outer layer of the human entity. Our true inner self, the 'butterfly' within us, is immortal and is released at the moment we call death. I know beyond a doubt that there is life after death."
Prof. Kenneth Ring: A psychology professor at the University of Connecticut, Prof. Ring researched clinical death experiences for years. He published his findings in the books "Life at Death" (1980) and "Heading Toward Omega" (1984). With a meticulous scientific approach, he found that many patients who had near-death experiences remembered their surroundings in great detail during resuscitation attempts. His conclusion: "I do believe there is continued conscious existence after physical death."
Dr. George Ritchie: President of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and chairman of the psychiatry department at Towers Hospital in Charlottesville, Dr. Ritchie conducted extensive research and interviewed hundreds of clinical death cases, documenting his findings in the book "Return From Tomorrow".
Dr. Charles Garfield: A clinical psychologist at the Cancer Research Institute of California University in San Francisco, Dr. Garfield researched near-death testimonies of cancer patients in their final moments.
Psychologist Karlis Osis and Erlendur Haraldsson: From the American Society for Psychical Research, they interviewed 877 doctors about their patients' deathbed visions. Almost all doctors agreed that there is a certain conscious life beyond death. The findings are in the book "At the Hour of Death" (1977).
Dr. Maurice Rawlings: A cardiologist at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Rawlings studied 300 patients who had clinical death experiences, publishing his research in "Beyond Death's Door".
Dr. Michael Sabom and Sarah Kreutziger: An Atlanta cardiologist and a Florida psychiatrist, respectively, they studied 50 people aged 19-76 regarding their NDE experiences. All participants were recorded. Dr. Sabom was initially skeptical, considering the experiences hallucinations, but found the patients’ memories were remarkably accurate, leading him to believe otherwise. The study was published in the Florida Medical Association's journal.
Prof. Ian Stevenson: Thoroughly researched 20 cases of clinical death experiences, collaborating with a team of scientists. He published his conclusions in "Cases of Reincarnation" with a critical examination of his doubts and supporting conclusions from his in-depth analysis.
George Gallup: The proprietor of the largest polling organization in the U.S., Gallup investigated the extent of near-death experience claims, finding that over fifteen million Americans had gone through such experiences.
