Hello Rev. kkawohl
I noticed that the name of Jesus was not mentioned ins your post!
I have know many people who are Christians, Muslims and of other faiths go through the same experience as you. Most oddly, most of them are Christians, why?
Furthermore during their OBE experiences and so-called being in sync with the Creator caused them to drift from their faith and the Name of Jesus in no longer mentioned.
I am not saying that you are deceived or mistaken, for all things are possible with God but furthermore the Devil is the Father of ALL LIES!
and can cause experiences which seem divine without doubt.
But don't get me wrong for you wrote:
Some will say that my personal experience of oneness with a supreme spirit is nothing but a dream or a vivid imagination. It doesn't matter whether you accept or totally reject my story. What does matter is that we evolve to a point whereby we can encourage open-minded people to offer feedback on how our religious beliefs can be brought into the 21st century.
It is written:That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be
one, even as we are one: John 17:21-22
God Bless!