The Shack by William Young is the book my book club chose to read for our August meeting. The book is worth reading, though it isn't easy to read. I would recommend reading it slowly since there is so much content in it. It sort of felt like reading a sermon, though all Young's ideas about God are probably not accurate. My initial reaction when I finished is that I liked the book, but now I am not sure. Anyone else read it?
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I am curious why you liked it and now you are unsure?
I have read it and love the book for what it is - a fiction book written by a man, and was not intended as strict Christian theology. I personally feel the book is best reflected upon through the correct (correct according to the book) lens that Mack's Shack experience was given to him while in a coma after his accident. This is easier than if Young meant us to believe the Trinity really came to the Shack for a weekend. I don't mean to take away the truths communicated, but I don't really expect God the Father to ever comminicate to me as a black woman. But then, that would be His choice - who am I to argue if He did? He chose a burning bush for Moses - had this story not been in the bible I wouldn't have thought a burning bush to be a likely vehicle for God's communication. I love The Shack as it has forced me to ask some hard questions regarding how much I really trust God. It also has humbled me to want to know God more deeply. Thx, Steve
nope, I haven't read it. there is a pitiful amount of reading going on here these days.
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