That could also make sense for people that were near death and claimed to see whats in the afterlife. Maybe they got a look at the reality that awaits them. It could change over time possibly but that would be the reality they could have reached at that point in their life. I actually was thinking about this and since I have taken an interest in Wicca I asked myself "Do I believe the God and Goddess really exist". The I realized, I don't care if they really exist or not because if they do then thats wonderful. If not then they do exist for me and others that share this reality. It is because of this that I have decided to live in whatever reality I feel fits me best. I am just going to go with what feels right for me because I should want to be in a place that feels right for me now and possibly after death. If I'm wrong then thats a risk I am more than willing to take. At least I know I lived my life the way I felt was right for me.