In the event "A World History of Seeing the Beyond," Dr. Gregory Shushan will delve into near-death experiences and their impact on the formation of afterlife beliefs across cultures. Drawing from extensive research, he highlights how civilizations such as those in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Mesoamerica each hold strikingly similar views on the soul's journey after death, despite developing independently. Shushan posits that these accounts reflect a shared human experience that shapes cultural beliefs regarding mortality and the afterlife, with his extensive background in religion and history enhancing the dialogue.
Most of the world's civilizations have left behind accounts of near-death experiences that portray the journey of the soul in similar ways. This exploration raises the question: might these visions have shaped societies' understanding of the afterlife?
Dr. Gregory Shushan, a historian of religions, has spent decades exploring the historical, cultural, and religious dimensions of afterlife beliefs and near-death experiences, revealing a symbiotic relationship between the two.
While each civilization developed independently, their afterlife beliefs from Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Mesoamerica show striking similarities, suggesting a universal human quest to understand what lies beyond life.
Shushan’s comprehensive examination into ancient civilizations indicates that notions of what happens after death frequently overlap, reflecting a shared human consciousness and desire to comprehend the mysteries beyond mortality.
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