Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism

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Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism

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RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism

November 20, 2011 at 10:40 pm (This post was last modified: November 20, 2011 at 10:41 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)

Quote:The thing is, there is only no activity in your brain when you are BRAIN DEAD

I understand that is the scientific consensus and I agree it is probably the case. However,we may not assert "there is no brain activity once a person is brain dead". The claim is a tautology. First comes no MEASURABLE brain activity,THEN comes the declaration of brain death.Yes, it's probably the case, I believe it to be the case failing credible evidence to the contrary.

NDE may in fact indicate life after death. I do not believe that to be the case and indeed think it's highly unlikely.However, I'm unable to make a claim of certainty.Neither is science.

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Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Willpower - November 20, 2011 at 7:43 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Norfolk And Chance - November 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Justtristo - November 20, 2011 at 8:04 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Norfolk And Chance - November 20, 2011 at 8:17 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Minimalist - November 20, 2011 at 8:31 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by IATIA - November 20, 2011 at 9:22 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Epimethean - November 20, 2011 at 9:52 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by padraic - November 20, 2011 at 10:40 pm

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Willpower - November 21, 2011 at 12:28 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Shell B - November 21, 2011 at 12:55 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Ace Otana - November 21, 2011 at 6:34 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Willpower - November 21, 2011 at 1:28 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Shell B - November 21, 2011 at 1:39 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Minimalist - November 21, 2011 at 1:34 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Willpower - November 21, 2011 at 2:10 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Shell B - November 21, 2011 at 2:42 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Skeptical_Nurse - November 21, 2011 at 2:43 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Phaedra - November 21, 2011 at 3:05 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Skeptical_Nurse - November 21, 2011 at 2:39 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by IATIA - November 21, 2011 at 2:40 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Shell B - November 21, 2011 at 2:46 am

RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Skeptical_Nurse - November 21, 2011 at 2:49 am

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RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Epimethean - November 22, 2011 at 6:40 am

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RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by Willpower - November 22, 2011 at 5:00 am

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RE: Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), Souls, and Atheism - by The Grand Nudger - November 23, 2011 at 10:13 am

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