Comments on: Baptism and The Shack

By: Fred McKinnon

Fred McKinnon — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:57:55 +0000

Pastuh,
Yeah, that stuff is abounding. Here’s the deal … this is a FICTION BOOK. It’s not a doctrine book. It’s not a theology book. It’s not meant to be.

Yes, there is a LOT of doctrinal/theological stuff presented, but in the context of a story, and a man’s perception of how things are.

That being said, I’m not NEAR as picking it apart as some. I can only think of one main thing that was presented that I’d say wasn’t accurate … that having to do with the heirarchy structure in the Trinity, etc … though, the essence of what was communicated was more about relationships … mutual respect and love, and not “heirarchy” in my opinion.

I think anyone should be able to read this and objectively glean from the incredible experience of reading it, and not try to form a doctrinal statement out of it.

I mean … c’mon folks … how many of the sitcoms that you watch on TV are giving accurate “doctrine”? If you read this ONLY for the pure entertainment, it’s worth it. It’s an emotional rollercoaster ride … be prepared to have your heart thrown all around … but it’s worth it, IMHO.

For the Kingdom,
Fred

By: Pastuh

Pastuh — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:50:17 +0000

So I have not read “The Shack” yet, but I have heard several things about including interviews on television. Several theologians have stated that the book is Scripturally incorrect. Fred, what’s your opinion on it being Scripturally correct/incorrect?

By: mandy

mandy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:12:01 +0000

dang.
you’re killin me

mandys last blog post..Twisted Wednesday 7.16.08

By: Shannon Lewis

Shannon Lewis — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:58:36 +0000

Fred, I found this article VERY helpful in how to think about “The Shack”:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/august/5.44.html

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By: Heather B

Heather B — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:42:39 +0000

love love love the shack. I would be second to buy that movie ticket!

Heather Bs last blog post..The Shack

By: jon

jon — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:49:53 +0000

i’m wondering if our church in ohio could start doing baptismal services down there??? for some reason i don’t think the church would go for it…oh well!

saw the video interview…it’s some great stuff!!!

jons last blog post..monday morning recap…

By: Kevin Perry

Kevin Perry — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:35:46 +0000

Aside from my issues with “The Shack”…..I was very moved by this video interview with William P. Young. It’s at http://www.722.org
click on “all access”…..first video at the top…after the worship segment.

An amazing testimony….