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RE: "The Shack" - 4/23/2008 11:01:14 AM
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.Pammy
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-- Are we not allowed to explore, to discuss, to embrace, to reach, to probe, to do all in our power to grasp for a greater understanding and relationship with Almighty God?--
What do you mean by this?
I don't understand the question. Maybe it's time I bow out of this discussion.
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RE: "The Shack" - 4/23/2008 7:44:26 PM
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How a discussion about a beautiful novel that expresses the love of Father for His children so wonderfully can degenerate into a nasty label sticking fight is beyond me. I want to bring this back to the positive. This book grapples with the long asked question that torments believers, "Where is God when bad things happen?" I've had my share of tragedies, as I'm sure many on this board have. For one, my sister and I lost our Dad to the irresponsibility of a drunk driver. After I read "The Shack," I thought it would encourage my sister. So I sent her a copy for Christmas. Well, it blessed her so much she asked for two more copies to give to my cousins. She specifically said it helped her in working through the loss of our Dad. Also it did some mending in our relationship with each other regarding areas where we placed expectations on each other. I've seen the Spirit of God work through this book over and over again. And I rejoice in that. No it's not "The Holy Grail" of literature. But it's a good book. And when I see art I like to admire it.
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RE: "The Shack" - 5/20/2008 9:04:04 AM
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techne
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hmmm...
a review
marketing the shack (virally, that is)
...personally, i'm suspicious (or at least wary)
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RE: "The Shack" - 5/20/2008 3:08:41 PM
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Soxfan
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Hearing Christians rave about books like The Shack, The Secret, Purpose Driven Life, You're Best Life Now brings to mind Spurgeon's quote in my sig below.
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RE: "The Shack" - 5/20/2008 6:02:42 PM
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earthless
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Some of you may be interested in reading the following from Greg Albrecht (Plain Truth Ministries):
Response piece 1
Response Piece 2
By posting the above I am not endorsing or condemning the book. Simply providing some perspectives from a defense angle.
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RE: "The Shack" - 5/21/2008 11:15:08 PM
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semperfidelis
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Currently reading this book. Was skeptical because of what I'd heard about it and various things endorsing it, and also a review that really pounded it. However, now that I'm reading the book -- I have agree with the response pieces earthless posted links to.
What gets problematic is when we try to explain something from The Shack without the other person knowing the context of what we are saying. The same thing happens when discussing the same concepts from the Bible... and even more basic ones.
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RE: "The Shack" - 5/27/2008 10:16:05 AM
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I am reading it now. The only thing that I can say about it is the fact that it's a clear exposition of a lot of things that the Lord is currently showing me about Himself-I just never had it in black and white (in this manner) before.
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RE: "The Shack" - 6/1/2008 8:32:28 AM
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lexie
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Well, I get what the author was trying to do, but it just didn't work for me. I don't hate the book. I don't think it was awful, but it just didn't work for me.
I think there were some great points throughout. I especially loved what the author wrote about giving up our rights, as well as the part on submission. It's a great reminder that God never leaves us.
It's not something to take as another gospel, but definitely worth a read If you are strong in what you believe and your understanding. I'm not sure I would recommend it for a new Christian, and I wouldn't recommend it for a non-Christian.
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