Ok, so there is a new book out that is causing some controversy in Christian circles. The Shack is a fictional book by William P. Young. I do not want to give too much away, but it is a unique story that really serves as a platform for new perspectives of God’s character and our relationship with Him. Not so much new ideas about God, but new ways of looking at who He says He is, and really, who we are as humans.
A friend recommended the book and I just finished it. I will say there were some moments when I thought, “what in the heck is she doing telling me to read this book?”, but mostly there were moments of, “wow, I want to wrap my brain around this because it is crazy good stuff.” Some Christian leaders have called it heresy or simply warped. But, I’m saying read the book before you make that call. I do not, however, recommend that you read it with an open mind. Having a open mind is overrated in my book because we mostly take that to mean believe and accept whatever is put before you as valid and true. I encourage you to read this with your faith and beliefs intact and see what you can learn from it. What from the book can be tossed and what can give more depth, application or reality to what you already know? But, don’t toss the book without reading it. It’s one that’s worth deciding about on your own.
