One Dangerous Problem with Near-Death Experiences and What Role They Should Play in Faith

Keywords

near-death experiences, atoning power of Jesus Christ, scriptural testimony

Abstract

There has been an undercurrent of interest among some Church members in the past decade or so about some highly publicized near-death experiences. What do the scriptures teach us about the purpose of near-death experiences?

The purpose of near-death experiences, according to scripture, is to testify of the saving and atoning power of Jesus Christ.

Nothing more and nothing less.

The scriptures share some beautiful stories of the dead or near-dead being raised to life. Perhaps we could call these near-death experiences. What do we learn from these near-death experiences in scripture stories? What do they tell us and how can this inform our faith?

Original Publication Citation

One Dangerous Problem with Near-Death Experiences and What Role They Should Play in Faith, LDS Living, May 6, 2017.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2017

Publisher

LDS Living

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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