This article includes a number of skeptical perspectives on near-death experiences including "euphoria of your frontal lobe" and the "brain's SOS mechanism... to save the organism". The medical doctors interviewed indicated that they did not believe in the afterlife, but also admitted "We know very little about death and dying".

Johnson and the members of the Central Texas Chapter of IANDS disagree with the skeptical perspective and the article clearly reflects their belief that the "scientific explanations" don't matter. Johnson's experience provided him with a new insight into life and into the afterlife, and it is reflected in his story and the energy that he brings to his role in helping others with their NDEs.

The full article is available here for a small fee.