Contemporary Christian culture loves its "mountaintop experiences." Harkening back to the biblical stories of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, this figure of speech refers to profound encounters with the divine where the wall between heaven and earth is seemingly thinned. God is present. Theologically speaking, most Jesus followers recognize that God is everywhere, of course, but in … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Savors the Overlooked Role of “Valley Experiences”