Hi NL,
I do know. I know by exact experience which is solid proof. I fasted for an extended period in the late Ninties. Over three weeks at one point I became aware of the "OTHER SIDE". I basked in the radiating love of God that envolopes its intirety for three days. Eventually I had to choose to go or remain. After I chose to remain I was no longer aware of the Love Of God as I had been. I continued to fast for twenty more days. I was working full time all the while and only the blessing and power of God could have sustained life like that.
You got my living witness and that of all the scriptures to consider.
I know quite a few people who have had an "exact experience" they veliee is solid proof.
The problem is, the thousands/millions of people who have "solid proof" don't seem to experience the same thing. I've spent some time reading accounts of what will come next and virtually a hundred percent of people have an experience that supports (or results) from their personal belief system.
Hindus just don't wish they knew the various LDS tokens and handshakes, Mormons don't typically find Mother Mary waiting for them, Scientologists don't get judged by Allah; JW don't see Vishnu and Catholics don't get carried away by some alien space craft.
I have the sense people "experience" what they hope for.
Having said this, as a therapist and hypnotherapist, I have facilitated past life regressions and have seen some truly amazing results from the experience.
~td~