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Darlene Davis

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08/18/2023 at 17:57 in reply to: J. P. Moreland stated, “Now I recognize that a lot of people interpret near-death experiences in ways that are not probably accurate. It still needs to be said though, that there are simply too many cases that have been documented, where people have had their souls leave their bodies, and gained information they could simply not have known, if it were just their brain losing oxygen or something like that. To demonstrate that there is such a thing as life after death, at least to some degree.” After reviewing J.P. Moreland’s statements, what do you think of reports of near-death experiences? Might there be multiple explanations for them? What do you think is the best explanation? Why do you hold that view?

It is something to be said about near death experiences, I do believe that they happen.

Darlene Davis

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08/18/2023 at 17:54 in reply to: Commenting on near-death experiences, Kerby Anderson said, “And we’ve got to go back and look at the fact that there are physiological explanations for some of these out-of-body experiences, a lack of oxygen to the brain, they’re psychological experiences, there are pharmacological explanations. But there are also possibilities of paranormal experience, that there is a spiritual counterfeit taking place—that these individuals are actually being deceived.” Kerby Anderson seems more skeptical of near-death experiences as an evidence for life after death. Physiological (brain functions), pharmacological (drugs), and paranormal (occult/spiritism) explanations may point to what is really happening. This leads to false sources of belief and deception. Do you agree with Kerby Anderson’s explanations for near-death experiences? Explain your response.

They are near death experiences; no one except that individual can know unless they live to talk about it if they choose to do so.

Darlene Davis

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08/18/2023 at 17:44 in reply to: Genesis 1:14-19 records the purpose for stars, planets, sun, and moon in the design of nature. What is it? How does the cycle of four changing seasons illustrate life after death?

The representation of the seasons; go with Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2 to everything there is a season…

Darlene Davis

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08/18/2023 at 17:27 in reply to: Commenting on death, Dallas Willard said, “Death is avoided in common discussions by human beings because it is the ultimate failure. At death you face the fact you are not God, you do not run the universe. Death is the ultimate vulnerability.” In what ways have you seen people express their sense of vulnerability when considering their own death or the death of someone they care about? Do you agree with the statement: “At death you face the fact you are not God”? Explain your answer.

There is a vulnerability with the things we cannot control. With that vulnerability there is the reality that you are not God ; and this is out of your hands,

Darlene Davis

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08/18/2023 at 16:24 in reply to: In the video, William Craig said, “The purpose of Jesus’ miracles was to serve as signs of the in-breaking of the kingdom of God. The centerpiece of the message preached by Jesus of Nazareth was that the kingdom of God was breaking into human history. And as signs of this in-breaking, He carried on a ministry of miracle-working and exorcisms. Healing people of various diseases and infirmities, and then casting out evil spirits. And these were meant to be signs to the people that the Advent of the kingdom of God was indeed coming in the Person of Jesus.” Do you agree with Craig’s assertions? Explain the reasons for your response.

I agree because what Jesus did, who He is, and His purpose is confirmed by God’s word.

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