A theology that takes mystical experiences seriously leads to a very different understanding of the referent of the word “God.” The word no longer refers to a being separate from the universe, but to a reality, a “more,” a radiant and luminous presence that permeates everything that is. This way of thinking about God is now most often called “panentheism.” Though the word is modern, only about two centuries old, it names a very ancient as well as biblical way of thinking about God.
