God’s characteristics as reported by near-death experiencers
Qeios September 1, 2023 DOI: 10.32388/2ti1t7 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPeople who have had near-death experiences often report encountering a being they identify as God, and their descriptions tend to share common features such as unconditional love, peace, and a sense of judgment-free understanding. The characteristics reported include a presence that is all-knowing, compassionate, and sometimes described as a light or a voice. These accounts suggest that the God encountered in near-death experiences is consistently perceived as benevolent and non-judgmental, differing from many traditional religious depictions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Near-death experiencers commonly report God as unconditionally loving, peaceful, and non-judgmental. |
Abstract
God’s characteristics as reported by near-death experiencers