Why is this Important?
This is important because a
little error can lead to a lot of lies. The Bible says, "A
little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough," (Gal. 5:8).
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Is The Shack Dangerous?
Yes, the book is dangerous because it hides false doctrines
in a feel-good story and presents to Christians a form of
God that is not biblical.
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But it is only fiction!!
So what if its fiction?
Is it okay to speak for God in a fiction book and also
directly contradict His word in the process -- as long as
people feel better about God?
Quotes from The Shack
"Whoa,' said Papa [God the Father], who had returned from
the kitchen with yet another dish. 'Take it easy on those
greens, young man. Those things can give you the trots if
you ain't careful.'"
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Questions for Mr. Young
 1. Should Christian fiction try to represent God as
accurately as possible or is it okay to actually
contradict scripture if the intent is to make God seem
more palatable to people?
2. Do you see any danger to Christians, and others, in speaking for God, putting words in his mouth, and having him say things that directly contradict His revealed word? (Think of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Christian Science, Islam, etc.)
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Why is this Important?
This is important because we are dealing with the truth of God's word. We do not have the right, as Christians, to violate God's word (1 Cor. 4:6), and take liberties with God Himself when speaking for God! Paul said in Gal. 5:8 that "a little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough." He was speaking about false teachers. The Shack has false teachings in it such as universalism, having God the Father appear as a woman, presenting the Holy Spirit as a woman...even if it presents God in a nice and palatable way.
This is important because we are sinners and are by nature susceptible to sin and rebellion against God. We don't need any help in misrepresenting Him -- even in the slightest.
This is important because as Christians we need to uphold the word of God as faithfully as possible lest we accidentally assist the enemy of the gospel in his attempt to water it down and change it -- even if ever so slightly.
This is important because God is the standard of holiness and righteousness and if we deviate from that -- as Paul Young does in The Shack when he misrepresents God's greatness -- we are asking for trouble...and trouble is what people have found when they have taken even a little liberty with God's word. This is how cults get started.
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