Having had such high hopes for this book, I was sadly disappointed about its content, being for the most part simply unbiblical. Yes, there were poignant scenes and emotional moments that moved me to tears- but that does not tip the scales against all of the errors slipped in and truths that were twisted. Being protective especially of new Christians, I strongly caution anyone about reading it. This book should be read with much discernment.
Kim
Kim, I agree with you wholeheartedly. I had heard about the Shack from many of my friends and ESPECIALLY my grandfather, who had underlined much of the book. The problem is that the book is fiction, but it seems like its not. And with all the good things I had heard about it, I was expecting it to bring me closer in my relationship with Christ.
Thankfully I was warned by my parents to be objective while reading this type of literature, and to make sure that everything truly lined up with the Bible.
What I found is that the theology is very relative, and current to our culture. However, it is very sketchy and I have two major objections against it. One being God described as a woman, and two the story of the Indian Princess committing suicide.
Lets just say it... this book is not meant for doctrine, only for leisurely reading.
