Sep 29 2008
The Shack
I just read a remarkable book, called “The Shack”. It’s not #4 on Amazon’s list because it’s a great book about a big basketball player (Shaq O’Neal). It’s actually about an encounter a man has with God after an incredible tragedy. The book is vivid and thoroughly enjoyable in it’s description of the man’s encounter with God. If you have gone to church like I have for your whole life, you will love the way the author tackles many of the most common questions we have as Christians. If you are not a Christian and hate religion, you will be deeply intrigued by the unpretentiousness and refreshing view of God.
As with any book that tackles religious issues and garners wide-spread cultural interest, there are people who take it to extremes. This book is not a definitive view of God (nothing is) and should not be viewed as 100% accurate. Ironically, that’s what one of the editors said. On the other extreme, there are people who would love to tie the author to the stake and burn him alive. For some asinine reason, some are calling this book heretical and are vehemently opposing it. Although, they are in the minority.
That being said, I found a great article from the aforementioned editor who addresses, head-on, many of the arguments against the book. As with anything, read “The Shack” yourself and make up your own mind. I have been deeply touched by it and my faith has grown significantly by the questions it caused me to ask of my own view of God and my relationship with him and those in my life that mean a great deal to me.
Here is the article defending the book…
