The phrase ‘near-death experience’ was first used in the book Life After Life by Raymond Moody. According to the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS): “A near-death experience (NDE) is a profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or, if not near death, in a situation of physical or emotional crisis. Because it includes transcendental and mysterious elements, and NDE is a powerful even of consciousness.” With that in mind, here are 15 facts about near-death experiences to know if and when this touchy subject comes up.
