The Shack Movie? - Page 2

LUKE2447 · #11 05-02-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquila

Eh, I thought it was an okay book. Christian fiction. A lot of symbolic artistic liberty (as is often seen in the works of C. S. Lewis). I think people get way too uptight. The overall message of the book was one of healing and grace. Not a bad book. But I've read better books.

On a side note... as with all the controversy surrounding the movie Noah and books like these I begin to wonder... have we as Christians become a people who lack imagination?

The book is a lie. It views of grace and other aspects of theology are heretical. Yeah we really need more heretical imagination.

Disciple4life · #12 05-02-2014, 02:54 PM

CS Lewis made up imaginary worlds. The Shack was not set in an imaginary world. I think there is a big difference between CS Lewis and the author of the Shack.

Oh and by the way CS Lewis was one of the greatest writers of our time, not a poor writer that came up with silly story.

Aquila · #13 05-05-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LUKE2447

The book is a lie. It views of grace and other aspects of theology are heretical. Yeah we really need more heretical imagination.

One man's heresy is another man's sacrament. Just ask Trinitarians about Oneness. Also, the predominant voices against so called "heresies" are Trinitarians pushing for a Trinitarian orthodoxy.

In a world of free thought... I value different opinions. I don't agree with the author on several things. However, it's not a bad story. The predominant theological theme is Universalism, an ancient doctrine known as Apocatastasis. Please note, while this doctrine was one of many in the early centuries of Christianity, it was tolerated.

crakjak · #14 05-05-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Disciple4life

CS Lewis made up imaginary worlds. The Shack was not set in an imaginary world. I think there is a big difference between CS Lewis and the author of the Shack.

Oh and by the way CS Lewis was one of the greatest writers of our time, not a poor writer that came up with silly story.

You're missing the point, this book deals with many, many human's pain in this life. The Shack is not a book of doctrine, it is not scripture, and it has spoken to many, many folks in their "greatest sadness".

We actually had the author speak at our church, in the context of his own "great sadness" it is clear the book has been helpful to lots of folks. It would be helpful to read it without religious lens, then maybe you would hear the message.

Disciple4life · #15 05-07-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crakjak

You're missing the point, this book deals with many, many human's pain in this life. The Shack is not a book of doctrine, it is not scripture, and it has spoken to many, many folks in their "greatest sadness".

We actually had the author speak at our church, in the context of his own "great sadness" it is clear the book has been helpful to lots of folks. It would be helpful to read it without religious lens, then maybe you would hear the message.

No I got the point of the book. My previous quote was about the writing style and artistic license that the author took. My point was simply the author was no CS Lewis.

What I got out of the message was that anybody can be redeemed. It is a very touching beautiful sentiment. All I am saying is that if the author wanted to touch/preach/reach as many people as possible he would have toned down the beat you over the head with a controversial view of the trinity. Even Trinitarians has a huge problem with how he portrayed God/Jesus/Holy Spirit.

I am not nocking the guy, but when we start talking about a writers style everything is fair game. Just read one book on how to write fiction and you will see my comments were very, very tame.

God Bless

Pressing-On · #16 05-07-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ILG

I read The Shack. I thought it was kind of weird.

I agree. I didn't like it at all and didn't finish reading it.

crakjak · #17 05-07-2014, 03:59 PM

Considering the author wrote the book to communicate to his children never intending to publish it, after I heard his story, I think he did a great job. I still don't think the critics get it.

RachelRose · #18 03-12-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquila

One man's heresy is another man's sacrament. Just ask Trinitarians about Oneness. Also, the predominant voices against so called "heresies" are Trinitarians pushing for a Trinitarian orthodoxy.

In a world of free thought... I value different opinions. I don't agree with the author on several things. However, it's not a bad story. The predominant theological theme is Universalism, an ancient doctrine known as Apocatastasis. Please note, while this doctrine was one of many in the early centuries of Christianity, it was tolerated.

I got around to reading the first page of The Shack. Total mess. This is going to turn a lot of people from God.

I also saw a few snippets of the movie (You-Tube). What a train wreck. This world is filled with star wars, vampires and trolls. We do not need Christian fiction.

Real life is difficult as it is with out trying to identify what fictional character is who in the Bible. Rubbish.