The authors take pains to point out that they are not arguing for any traditional religion or any particular conception of God. As part of their argument, however, they cite teachings from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam to show that common threads run through the world's religions. These threads concern the mystical experience of an all-encompassing consciousness.
Scientific evidence backs their claim, the authors argue.
Katra, a practicing spiritual healer for 25 years, holds a doctorate in health education. Calif. The authors recount numerous studies of ESP phenomena, some of which Targ participated in as co-founder of the Stanford Research Institute's investigation into psychic ability in the 1970s and '80s. Successful instances of remote viewing, the authors say, demonstrate that an interconnected consciousness exists. In another chapter, in which they endeavor to show that life goes on in some form after death, Targ and Katra describe cases in which children have produced detailed memories of past lives, even to the point of disclosing where their former selves had secreted money and valuables. The book also explores spiritual healing and prayer.