Topic: Cultural Crisis

Near-death experiences often catalyze religious revitalization movements during times of intense social, political, or environmental crisis. Dr. Shushan observes that modern NDE conferences and gurus mirror historical patterns where a "Christlike" figure returns from death to resolve collective anxieties about mortality. These movements provide a metaphysical resolution to the fear of global or societal collapse through the symbolism of rebirth.

Gary Lachman applies Nietzsche’s concept of "trickle-down metaphysics" to the current global identity crisis. He argues that the deconstruction of Western values has left a void, leading to the rise of "identity politics" and a "war of all against all." In this chaotic environment, leaders like Putin and Trump become attractive by promising a return to former national glory—whether through the concept of "Holy Russia" or "Make America Great Again."