A Thread about The Shack?

 

The Shack, by William P. Young

The Shack, a fictional work telling a story about a man going through intense hurt after a horrible tragedy, gives a fresh perspective on what a relationship with God could look like. Drawing both praise and criticism, The Shack provides many starting points for conversations as readers follow the fictional conversations of the main character (Mack) and the three persons of God.

Eugene Peterson says “This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good!” Michael W. Smith says The Shack is “the most absorbing work of fiction I’ve read in many years.”

Alternatively, Al Mohler criticises The Shack in a radio program by saying it “includes undiluted heresy.” Chuck Colson writes that it “is not a phenomenon that discerning Christians can ignore.” Norman Geisler has also written a critical review entitled “The Shack: Helpful or Heretical.”

So with all of these strong viewpoints on the work of William P. Young, how should one read through this interesting piece of Christian fitcion? I enjoyed the read, and found a refreshing view of the relationship God created me to be in with him; but, there are a few topics presented throughout the book that need further discussion. That’s what I hope to have in this blog. Please leave comments with your reaction to each topic.

-Michael

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