'The Shack'

As the title implies, I am interested in your thoughts, your feelings, ... your reaction to this book, "The Shack". I just finished reading it this evening, and my feelings are ... well, I don't want to unduly influence your own comments or thoughts.

Here are some questions to help prime the proverbial pump for discussion:

• What do you think is Paul Young's purpose in presenting this story?
• What were your "gut" feelings about the story?
• What did you think about the presentation of God?
• Did this story provoke any theological questions for you? If so, what were they?
• Did this story provoke any theological concerns for you? If so, what?
• How do you reconcile the "theology" of "The Shack" with the whole message of Scripture?
• How might this story be useful in communicating the gospel in today's culture/world?
• Do you see any limitations to this story's use in communicating the Christian faith? If so, what would they be?
• Does this book get you thinking about your own "theology"? How so?

I certainly don't expect anyone to answer all of these questions, though you are each welcome to try. I do encourage you consider each of them before you begin answering. I'm hoping that a number of people will indeed respond, and do so respectfully and thoughtfully, to any and all responses, not least, my own.

God's blessings to you!