[Brief Report] The Interpreted Meaning of “It is Not Your Time” in Near-Death Experiences
Journal of Near-Death Studies January 1, 2024 R. King
Most people who imagine receiving a vague message from a supreme being during a near-death experience—that it is not yet their time—interpret it as being sent back to Earth to fulfill a purpose. This finding comes from a qualitative and quantitative analysis of 106 survey respondents who had never had a near-death experience. The study examines how individuals without personal NDE experience would interpret such an ambiguous, isolated statement if received from an authoritative source under those conditions.