Comments on: Recommendation and Review: The Shack by William P. Young http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young ...dispatches from the post-evangelical wilderness Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:47:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Michele http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-502411 Michele Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:29:18 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-502411 I think you have been very moved by "the Shack", Michael - I appreciate that you do take the time to list some "misgivings" about "The shack " and you do state the inaccuracies in sound doctrine but your don't seem to be living it - as much as Dan Brown hides in his disclaimer of " it's just a work of fiction" for “Da Vinci Code” but then turns around to say that if he were to re-write it as a true story he wouldn't change a thing. The beauty of God’s love is wonderfully expressed and that Jesus died for us... but to ignore the theological fundamentals which differentiate Christianity from other religions is a debasement of the faith in itself. It may not show up now but deception takes time to recognize…spreading theories which might only be a degree off “true North” – AND praised without discernment – could lead thousands terribly off course in years to come as they continue in the wrong trajectory. I think you have been very moved by “the Shack”, Michael – I appreciate that you do take the time to list some “misgivings” about “The shack ” and you do state the inaccuracies in sound doctrine but your don’t seem to be living it – as much as Dan Brown hides in his disclaimer of ” it’s just a work of fiction” for “Da Vinci Code” but then turns around to say that if he were to re-write it as a true story he wouldn’t change a thing.
The beauty of God’s love is wonderfully expressed and that Jesus died for us… but to ignore the theological fundamentals which differentiate Christianity from other religions is a debasement of the faith in itself. It may not show up now but deception takes time to recognize…spreading theories which might only be a degree off “true North” – AND praised without discernment – could lead thousands terribly off course in years to come as they continue in the wrong trajectory.

]]> By: TeeDee http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-501250 TeeDee Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:36:46 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-501250 I'm just starting to read it. I am having great difficulty getting beyond the fact that it is soooooo poorly written. I simply can't generate any empathy for Mack; the entire plot seems contrived and the dialog silly. Maybe it will get better. Oh, for a book with a Christian message that is also a "good read"! I’m just starting to read it. I am having great difficulty getting beyond the fact that it is soooooo poorly written. I simply can’t generate any empathy for Mack; the entire plot seems contrived and the dialog silly. Maybe it will get better. Oh, for a book with a Christian message that is also a “good read”!

]]> By: Shack Resources « The Reluctant Puritan http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-471836 Shack Resources « The Reluctant Puritan Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:59:00 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-471836 [...] Michael Spencer – iMonk’s take on the book. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)The Amber Benson Macarena challengeBest Children’s Books of 2008 – Make Holiday Shopping Easy [...] [...] Michael Spencer – iMonk’s take on the book. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)The Amber Benson Macarena challengeBest Children’s Books of 2008 – Make Holiday Shopping Easy [...]

]]> By: Joseph http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-471562 Joseph Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:01:15 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-471562 Jonathan, let’s not assume that because this book has produced lots of impassioned discussion that it is to be given tribute to, for there have been many impassionate discussions about abortion and homosexuality (for example) which by far are things *not to be given tribute to. * - Corrected from previous post. Jonathan, let’s not assume that because this book has produced lots of impassioned discussion that it is to be given tribute to, for there have been many impassionate discussions about abortion and homosexuality (for example) which by far are things *not to be given tribute to.

* – Corrected from previous post.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-471560 Joseph Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:58:58 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-471560 Jonathan, let's not assume that because this book has produced lots of impassioned discussion that it is to be given tribute to, for there have been many impassionate discussions about abortion and homosexuality (for example) which are by far things to be given tribute to. Jonathan, let’s not assume that because this book has produced lots of impassioned discussion that it is to be given tribute to, for there have been many impassionate discussions about abortion and homosexuality (for example) which are by far things to be given tribute to.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-471557 Joseph Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:54:28 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-471557 Here is Michael Youssef's "Thirteen Heresies in The Shack" http://worththewaitblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/thirteen-heresies-in-the-shack-by-dr-michael-youssef/ Here is Michael Youssef’s “Thirteen Heresies in The Shack” http://worththewaitblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/thirteen-heresies-in-the-shack-by-dr-michael-youssef/

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-453003 Jonathan Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:39 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-453003 It's a tribute to the book that it has elicited so much impassioned discussion on the internet. Submitted Tues., 5/11/09 It’s a tribute to the book that it has
elicited so much impassioned discussion
on the internet.
Submitted Tues., 5/11/09

]]> By: Sue http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-435388 Sue Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:24:43 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-435388 Having a pastor who constantly reminds us that God loves each of us beyond our ability to comprehend, that Jesus said that He and The Father are one and the Spirit (Ruah=breath/wind)blows where She wills, and that it's not our concern to judge others, I find that reading The Shack (I just finished Chapter 11...awesome)simply makes me feel blissful. I, like Mack, had a terribly abusive, parent, and, like Mack, love my own children with a love beyond all telling, and, as he, I, too, know that I only failed to repeat the pattern of abusiveness because of the incredible love I believe God has for me and that He walked every step of the way of my parenting journey with me. Knowing that, it was my pastor who suggested I read this book. Having spent the last 45 years or so trying to figure out why so many people want to believe in a God of Vengeance and be content to see us all as Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God, as well as indulging in horrifying bouts of judgmental condemnation of their fellow humans, I find The Shack to be a heart-lifting work which invites us all to be constantly "at play in the fields of the Lord", and to love all His children as He does. As it says in 1 John 4, "Let us love one another for love is of God...God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him/her. There is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear." Any work of fiction written in this spirit seems like a good thing to me. Having a pastor who constantly reminds us that God loves each of us beyond our ability to comprehend, that Jesus said that He and The Father are one and the Spirit (Ruah=breath/wind)blows where She wills, and that it’s not our concern to judge others, I find that reading The Shack (I just finished Chapter 11…awesome)simply makes me feel blissful. I, like Mack, had a terribly abusive, parent, and, like Mack, love my own children with a love beyond all telling, and, as he, I, too, know that I only failed to repeat the pattern of abusiveness because of the incredible love I believe God has for me and that He walked every step of the way of my parenting journey with me. Knowing that, it was my pastor who suggested I read this book. Having spent the last 45 years or so trying to figure out why so many people want to believe in a God of Vengeance and be content to see us all as Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God, as well as indulging in horrifying bouts of judgmental condemnation of their fellow humans, I find The Shack to be a heart-lifting work which invites us all to be constantly “at play in the fields of the Lord”, and to love all His children as He does. As it says in 1 John 4, “Let us love one another for love is of God…God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him/her. There is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear.” Any work of fiction written in this spirit seems like a good thing to me.

]]> By: Эдуард http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-427901 Эдуард Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:29:41 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-427901 Спасибо автору за полезную статью ;) Спасибо автору за полезную статью ;)

]]> By: Jeanette Ortigo http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young/comment-page-1#comment-426799 Jeanette Ortigo Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:30:42 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/recommendation-and-review-the-shack-by-william-p-young#comment-426799 I am recommending this book to Christian friends who have recently gone through "a great sadness" of cancer, death of a loved one, and imprisonment of a loved one. The book affirmed to me that my dream of being with my mother ,after many months of mourning, was God's way of easing my pain. After having that wonderful dream of seeing her happy, my "great sadness" was gone. The book opened my eyes that God's reality can come in many forms that are not limited to our narrow way of thinking. I am recommending this book to Christian friends who have recently gone through “a great sadness” of cancer, death of a loved one, and imprisonment of a loved one. The book affirmed to me that my dream of being with my mother ,after many months of mourning, was God’s way of easing my pain. After having that wonderful dream of seeing her happy, my “great sadness” was gone. The book opened my eyes that God’s reality can come in many forms that are not limited to our narrow way of thinking.

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