2 NDE's. DEAD FOR 50 MINUTES. "Former" Atheist Sits in God's Lap, Hugs Him, Is HEALED By Him

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Round Trip Death
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April 13, 2026
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Experiencer: Riley Courtright

What Researchers Found

The Story

nde cardiac arrest very_positive Major Transformation 10/10 Intensity

The experiencer, Riley, had a near-death experience (NDE) after cardiac arrest. During the NDE, they left their body and felt overwhelming love and peace. Riley heard beautiful music and encountered a voice that asked what they believed. They traveled through a cosmic tunnel, saw deceased loved ones, and received answers to life's questions. After being told it was not their time, they returned to their body. Following the NDE, Riley experienced a significant transformation. They felt healed from their previous health issues, gained a new sense of purpose, and developed a belief in God, which they had previously doubted.

I knew and I and I felt fine, right? At that point, God had taken away all my

✦ AI Generated
Evidence Strength
36%
10/28
Suggestive

The account contains some elements of perceived experiences during a near-death state, but lacks specific verifiable perceptions of the physical world that would meet the criteria for higher evidential strength. Most perceptions are subjective and lack concrete details that could be independently verified.

Unpredictability1
Temporal Precedence1
Verification Quality1
Specificity Precision1
Medical State Severity4
Verified Perception Weight1
Perceptual Access Impossibility1

Score reflects verifiable perceptions reported. A low score indicates the experience was primarily spiritual or subjective, not that it didn't occur.

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Experience Depth
94%
30/32
Deep NDE
Cognitive
Life review2
Thought speed2
Time distortion2
Sudden understanding2
Affective
Joy2
Cosmic unity2
Brilliant light2
Peace pleasantness2
Paranormal
Esp2
Out of body2
Precognition2
Enhanced senses2
Transcendental
Mystical being2
Unearthly world2
Spirits deceased2
Border point no return2

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Life Impact
72%
36/50
Major Transformation
Breadth: 8/10 domainsDepth: 4.5/5.0
Appreciation for Life
4
Self-Perception & Identity
4
Compassion & Concern for Others
3
Values & Priorities
3
Spiritual Awareness
5
Religious Orientation
4
Attitude Toward Death
4
Psychic & Expanded Perception
3
Purpose, Meaning & Life Direction
4

Score reflects transformation as described. Domains scored 0 indicate the topic was not discussed, not that no change occurred.

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