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n the first half, philosopher and author Chris Carter joined guest host Lisa Garr (email) to present compelling arguments that support the reality of an afterlife. Carter's journey into this field began during his college years when he moved into a haunted farmhouse, sparking his interest in the paranormal. Over time he uncovered a wealth of literature from the Society for Psychical Research, whose work had convinced many skeptics of the afterlife over a century ago.
He outlined five key forms of evidence for the afterlife: near-death experiences (NDEs), deathbed visions, apparitions, children who remember past lives, and messages from the dead. Regarding NDEs, he shared details about Pam Reynolds, a musician who underwent a medical procedure where her heart was stopped. "She had absolutely no brain activity… yet she recorded one of the deepest near-death experiences ever," he stated.
Carter also discussed deathbed visions, where individuals report seeing deceased loved ones before passing away. He recounted the story of an elderly Buddhist woman who, nearing death, perceived both her deceased husband and sister calling her, despite not knowing her sister had recently died. "It is a wonderful sign… to think that our loved ones are potentially reunited," he remarked.
Carter's work critiques the materialist worldview that dominates contemporary science. He asserted that "most of the so-called skeptics... are actually militant atheists." He believes their rejection of afterlife evidence stems from a fundamental conflict with their belief system. However, Carter encourages an open discourse around claims of the afterlife, and he welcomes skeptics. "I don't have a problem with them. They've got a problem with me," he noted.
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