DAVID’s comment: Let's note that NDE's are just like psychedelic experiences. So, is this a built-in part of consciousness as NDE's suggest, or is it invented by the brain under the influence of the drugs and oxygen deprivation in NDE's?

dhw:The two factors that keep me away from atheism are the complexities of life (or the argument for design, if you prefer) and people’s psychic experiences. There have been instances of these in my own family, and BBella has made a significant contribution to our discussions through her own experiences. Thank you for the article, and for phrasing your comment as a question. You've hit the spot!

Thank you. My answer to my question is this: note what the brain invents in both circumstances is identifiable as the same view of a loving reality. It is more likely a real part of conscious properties of the brain.