Growing up Jewish in a devoutly Christian country, I was frequently puzzled by references to Christ’s love and love through Christ. Now that I understand elevation and the third dimension, I think I’m beginning to get it. For many people, one of the pleasures of going to church is the experience of collective elevation. People step out of their everyday profane existence, which offers only occasional opportunities for movement on the third dimension, and come together with a community of like-hearted people who are also hoping to feel a “lift” from stories about Christ, virtuous people in the
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