I spent last month among “hot” Christians (not the “lukewarm” variety) and they take things very literally. Then again most of them are emotionally not older than six years old kids. As for God being immanent and transcendent — that’s another of Saul’s misconceptions (he was lost in pharisaic dualism). If we stay within Christianity, Jesus allegedly said, “I and the Father are one.” One. Not two interpenetrating each other. One. Ayam Atma Brahma. And he was right. No one will ever find God separate from themselves. The relationship is that of identicality. Explain that to atheists and I can guarantee you that they won’t be angry. God is just a word after all. The name. HaShem.