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Does Someone’s Lack of a Near-Death Experience Prove There’s No Afterlife?

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Does Someone’s Lack of a Near-Death Experience Prove There’s No Afterlife?

July 31, 2023
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Questions about how to proceed with someone who isn’t sure what she’s unsure of about Christianity, whether not having a near-death experience proves there’s no life after death, why Jesus is waiting so long to return, and whether it’s shameful for a boy to have long hair.

* How should I proceed with someone who says she wants to continue reading the Bible but isn’t ready to accept Christ and isn’t sure what she’s unsure of about Christianity?

* What should I say to an atheist who says the fact that he died for a few minutes and had no awareness at all proves there’s no life after death?

* Why has it been such a long time since Jesus promised to return?

* According to 1 Corinthians 11, is it shameful for my son to have long hair?

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