Paul Bridgewater talks about near-death experiences and what they might mean within a Christian context. Accounts of angelic visits at the deathbed, reunions with loved ones who have passed away, and visions of paradise have long shaped how people picture the afterlife, and this talk looks at how such experiences are received today, when they are often met with scepticism.
Bridgewater presents first-hand accounts he has gathered, alongside recent research into the phenomenon, including the finding that roughly 10 to 20 per cent of people who have been clinically dead report a near-death experience. He also reflects on how these experiences relate to Christian ideas of eternity. The evening is meant as an open conversation with the audience about how such experiences might shape our understanding of reality and of Christian faith.
