G. Ritchie in the Presence of the Son of God
George Ritchie, MD Dr. Ritchie's story Source: George Ritchie and Elizabeth Sherrill, Return From Tomorrow , Chosen Press, Kindle version, 2023. (There are several reprints and revisions of this work.) Several new Christian books on the afterlife have been published in recent years. A topic that was taboo in the 60's is now almost a fad. Reincarnationist authors have been discussing the afterlife for years, of course. One Christian story has been around since it was published as a book in 1978. It is cited in today's afterlife books, but not extensively. Thus, in spite of ready availability, it isn't well-known. The story took place in 1943 when 20-year-old George Ritchie of Richmond, Virginia arrived at Camp Barkeley in Texas. He gave up attendance at the Medical College of Virginia in his home town to join the Army during WWII. He was ecstatic when the Army offered to send him to that same college, and promised they would pay for it. He was determined to be there whe