As appealing as the idea may initially sound, this identification seems to be flawed in view of the fact that the so-called being of light typically says and does things contrary to the Christ of the Bible. I believe that many of the individuals who go through near-death experiences actually encounter a counterfeit Christ. Sin is not a problem. There is no hell to worry about. All people are welcome to heaven, regardless of whether one has placed faith in Christ.
All religions are equally valid.
His goal, of course, is to lead people astray. He is happy to mimic a being of light if the end result is that he can lead people away from the true Christ of Scripture. Consistent with the above is the fact that many who have had near-death experiences come out of the experience with a lower view of Scripture. Satan, the great counterfeiter, is seeking to keep people of ALL religions away from the true Christ of the Bible. The Complete Book of Bible Answers , by Ron Rhodes, answers over 350 common questions.