Stairway to Heaven

Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.

Henry Ward Beecher

“From China to Colombia, steps carved by ancient civilizations to rickety stairs on the sides of mountains, these are the world’s longest and scariest stairways.” That’s the start of the “10 of the World’s Steepest, Scariest Stairways ” article from RedBull (yes, the energy drink).

About the author

Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God’s love, and his 1875 adultery trial. His rhetorical focus on Christ’s love has influenced mainstream Christianity through the 21st century.