The Shack

Several people have asked me about the book The Shack by William P. Young. As I had mentioned to another people who have asked, it is an interesting approach to the questions of tragedy and faith, theodicy.

I see it as a possible way to understand all of the great questions, a particular narrative answer that may or may not satisify. It left me with questions. It made me wince one or twice as a theologically trained person, but it was great story.

I listened to it on CD. I'm actually glad I heard it that way, because I heard it as story, not propositions. I liked it. It has made me laugh more than once. And cry quite a few times. And I have a new picture of God in my head, and a new voice for God as well, different than the old guy with the flowing beard that has been in my head since childhood.

If you would like to discuss the book sometime, I would be glad to be part of a discussion organized by someone. I am to overwhelmed by other ministry responsibilities to offer to be an organizer, but for an evenings conversation I would make time, especially if it is an invitational event.