SHORT COMMUNICATION 178
Some Enlightening Information
By
Roger Behra
There are many books available in libraries and book stores on the near-death experience, but the very best one is Closer To The Light by Melvin Morse, M. D. His book very clearly and thoroughly relates his research and scientific investigation into the NDE. You will not be disappointed reading his book.
Dr. Morse had his own NDE many years ago. From it his life was transformed. He became a more understanding physician, devoted and loving husband, and helpful and loving father.
When his patients between the ages of 3 to 16 began telling him of their NDEs, Morse became very interested in their stories, and that started his research and scientific investigation into NDEs that lasted over and eight-year span. From his efforts Morse concluded that there is soul, and afterlife, and that souls inhabit that afterlife.
The main focus of this communication is on the original group of Morse’s patients from the Seattle study of many years ago. During that initial study the patients did not share the entire experience. Ten years after the study Morse wondered what those kids would be like. Morse had several questions he needed answered. Did the teenagers adjust well? How did they out do academically? Were they different socially and morally from their friends? Did their spiritual experience make any difference? These questions were indeed answered during the second interview, and Morse was very pleased with the answers he received.
Dr. Morse knew a transformation was going to take place, but he did not know to what degree. He found out the following:
1. That these teenagers had become very special.
2. That the teenagers had an excellent relationship with their families.
3. That they shared a maturity and wisdom that was humbling.
4. That there was no drug use or experimentation.
5. That there was little rebellion against authority, no excessive risk taking, and no teenage pregnancies.
6. That there was no brain damage or retardation resulting from their cardiac arrests.
7. That they were much calmer and happier than other teenagers.
8. That their desire to gain knowledge and be loving was very strong.
You can now see why Dr. Morse was very pleased with the answered questions.
Dr. Morse concluded that the Light was the most interesting and compelling part of the NDE, and that science will have to accept it as God. All science has to do is read the Bible because the answer is there. It has been there for over 2000years. Recorded in the Bible are the words of Jesus: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Light”. Near-death experiences simply confirm it. And all the events of the near-death experience that helps in the transformation of a life, it is the all loving and embracing Light that says for a lifetime in the person’s daily activities. The Light is the most compelling and loved part of the NDE. It should be.
R. B.
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