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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

Category: IANDS Q&A

Questions about near-death experiences and related phenomena are answered here in detail. Come learn the basics of NDEs with our IANDS Q&As!

Do children have near-death experiences?

IANDS Q&A: Do Children Have Near-Death Experiences?

Posted on: August 13, 2025 Last updated on: August 13, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Do children have near-death experiences? And if so, how are they different from adult NDEs? Let’s explore childhood NDEs in this, our newest IANDS Q&A.
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What is an atheist near-death experience like and how does an NDE challenge their views?

IANDS Q&A: What Happens When an Atheist Suddenly has an NDE?

Posted on: August 5, 2025 Last updated on: August 5, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Has an atheist ever had a near death experience? And does having an NDE change an atheist’s views on God, the existence of an afterlife, or the survival of consciousness after bodily death?
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experiences can we point toward to verify they really happen?

IANDS Q&A: What is the Most Promising Evidence for Near-Death Experiences?

Posted on: July 28, 2025 Last updated on: July 28, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
What evidence for near-death experiences do we have? Can we prove this remarkable phenomenon is real, and that it really does happen to thousands of people?
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The fabled Corsair fighter plane plays a central role in one famous story regarding past-life memory

IANDS Q&A: What is Past-Life Memory? What This Fascinating Research Tells Us

Posted on: July 16, 2025 Last updated on: July 16, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Is past-life memory real? Explore the science and stories behind past-life memories, including the famous James Leininger case, in our latest IANDS Q&A.
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The idea of loved ones communicating after death gives us a solace. But what does science say about the subject?

IANDS Q&A: Are NDEs Proof of Loved Ones Communicating After Death?

Posted on: July 9, 2025 Last updated on: July 9, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The concept of loved ones communicating after death with us is a fascinating one. But what can polls and science tell us about the phenomena?
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Did George Washington have an NDE in the story of the Vision of Valley Forge? And is this story actually true?

IANDS Q&A: Did George Washington Really Have an NDE?

Posted on: July 4, 2025 Last updated on: July 4, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Did George Washington have a near-death experience in the folklore tale of the Vision of Valley Forge? This special July 4th edition of IANDS Q&A takes a look!
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Are pets seen in near-death experiences? Let's look at pets and near-death experiences and find the answer.

IANDS Q&A: Are Pets Seen in Near-Death Experiences?

Posted on: June 24, 2025 Last updated on: June 24, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Are pets seen in near-death experiences? Is seeing pets in near-death experiences common? Let’s explore this fascinating question in our latest IANDS Q&A.
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Is an NDE the same as dying? Let's explore this common question in our latest IANDS Q&A.

IANDS Q&A: Is an NDE the Same as Dying? What You Need to Know

Posted on: June 18, 2025 Last updated on: June 18, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Is an NDE the same as dying? Let’s take a look at near-death experiences and try to better understand how and why having an NDE doesn’t necessarily mean death.
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Do near-death experiences prove the afterlife exists?

IANDS Q&A: Are NDEs Really Proof of the Afterlife?

Posted on: June 4, 2025 Last updated on: June 5, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Near-death experiences are incredibly vivid and profound. But do NDEs offer any scientific proof of the afterlife? How might we interpret them?
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