In reality, few people are as shrill, vocal, and intolerant as the die-hard atheist. I see no fanaticism here, just an interesting discussion on how different groups view our origins. That is something of universal interest.
Interesting web site devoted to the NDE. What is interesting is the depth of the event. I can see a drug creating a tunnel of light, but too many of these events end in very profound and similar experiences that cross cultural and religious lines.