Daylia, the scientists that claim they have proof of "near death experiences" are charlatans.

Well, I doubt any bona-fide scientist would be dumb enough present a personal experience as any sort of scientific proof, but you never know I guess.   If that were the case, I agree with you somewhat. And Bill's right -- the article I posted is only an anecdote and the mainstream media is certainly no fountain of wisdom or truth -- let alone fact.

But I do think 'charlatan' is too harsh a judgement. I give em a break, because like so many many other people on this planet - from scientists to ditchdiggers, theologians to folk musicians    :-) I know what it's like to have unexplainable (to date), awesome life-changing spiritual experiences and the ecstatic fervour that can take hold afterwards -- the burning desire to tell the whole world what one has just most joyfully discovered.

At least, that's usually what happens to the uninitiated. And believe me, I also know its a long long way down, and how much satisfaction some people derive from instigating and witnessing the tragic -- and oh-so-predictable - tumble   

:-)