tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post162290785034735425..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: That IS a Dangerous Book! (So says this book)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90421129403114599032011-02-12T18:05:21.978-08:002011-02-12T18:05:21.978-08:00Thanks for the review. The Shack was, without a do...Thanks for the review. The Shack was, without a doubt, the worst book I've ever read. After I read it, and since I'm a Christian who actually believes the Bible is true, I went page by page and refuted the theological implications and posted it on FB...and lost some friends!oh well. I recently heard about this book but enjoyed hearing more about it through your post! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42198311462981375922011-02-11T21:44:57.414-08:002011-02-11T21:44:57.414-08:00Geoff -- I'm glad to have an influence and hop...Geoff -- I'm glad to have an influence and hope it is a positive one.<br /><br />Ibd -- Some people can be easily influenced and drawn into things without logically studying them. I think that's what Jame De Young was trying to offer.<br /><br />Pat -- If you are interested in this sort of thing it's worth a read. Can you only buy 1 copy or do you have to buy a case?<br /><br />Carol -- If it's not in your range of interest then it would be a waste of your time.<br /><br />Karen -- The De Young book is good for the person who wants to hear both sides. For the <i>Shack</i> fanatic it would probably irritate them.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47923822723879967072011-02-11T15:49:37.542-08:002011-02-11T15:49:37.542-08:00I've never had a conversation with anyone who ...I've never had a conversation with anyone who has had a strong opinion on The Shack. But if I do, I'll direct them to this book. I know there are all sorts of flaws in the doctrine, which was one really bugged me while reading. <br /><br />I still don't think it's "dangerous" though.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9136549405174177662011-02-11T08:53:24.701-08:002011-02-11T08:53:24.701-08:00Honestly since I don't care about ever reading...Honestly since I don't care about ever reading The Shack, I won't bother with this one either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6529141456528246292011-02-10T22:26:36.192-08:002011-02-10T22:26:36.192-08:00I saw this book at the large store we were just di...I saw this book at the large store we were just discussing. I almost picked it up. I'm thinking it's worth a look. Thanks!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24959887887610185662011-02-10T06:52:44.813-08:002011-02-10T06:52:44.813-08:00I really liked the beginning of The Shack...didn&#...I really liked the beginning of The Shack...didn't like the anything else, LOL!<br /><br />I think it's interesting that someone published a book refuting it. Seems the even though The Shack is fiction, some will inevitably "believe" in it and perhaps be led astray.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37625448598143920202011-02-10T03:19:19.312-08:002011-02-10T03:19:19.312-08:00Lee, I discussed both these books with a friend of...Lee, I discussed both these books with a friend of mine who had read The Shack. At first he was very pro The Shack but when he went on line and read about it I think it reminded him about all the things that had irked him. He didn't consider it dangerous but in the end agreed that it was not a Christian book. Your blog has had far reaching influence, even amongst non-bloggers. How about that. Good subject. Well done. Geoff.Geoff Maritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182608110318394094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31826091926305031102011-02-09T17:35:52.476-08:002011-02-09T17:35:52.476-08:00Jules -- I think you're correct.
Debbie - I g...Jules -- I think you're correct.<br /><br />Debbie - I guess it depends on how seriously you believe what you believe to think a differing ideology is a dangerous threat to your own.<br /><br />Jane -- There are certainly plenty of other books to read and if people I know hadn't read <i>The Shack</i> and persuaded me to read it too, I probably would never have read either of these books.<br /><br />Toyin O --- thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Carol-- <i>The Shack</i> was on the bestseller lists for months and that's how I originally heard of it.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-655172058759722162011-02-09T16:52:59.391-08:002011-02-09T16:52:59.391-08:00I'm not familiar with either of these books.I'm not familiar with either of these books.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18188675296943462272011-02-09T15:15:32.468-08:002011-02-09T15:15:32.468-08:00These sound like great books, thanks for sharing:)...These sound like great books, thanks for sharing:)Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48125803760199782562011-02-09T10:50:24.606-08:002011-02-09T10:50:24.606-08:00I can’t put in my two cents worth because I haven’...I can’t put in my two cents worth because I haven’t read either book. There are simply too many other books I’d rather spend my time reading.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24686346777249183212011-02-09T10:47:04.076-08:002011-02-09T10:47:04.076-08:00I read The Shack and thought it was a mediocre wor...I read The Shack and thought it was a mediocre work. I wasn't offended by it and don't really think it is dangerous. Fascinating that some Christians get so worked up about a book centered around God but seem to let other works just slide by. <br />I'm more of a "everyone read what they want" kind of gal.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56464398665228098542011-02-09T09:23:07.299-08:002011-02-09T09:23:07.299-08:00Sorry PC problems, I'm late. I don't think...Sorry PC problems, I'm late. I don't think either would be on my reading list but in saying that...<br /><br />I think for any real analytical conclusion one has to hear both pro and con. The real danger is for those whose faith has yet to be tested.<br /><br />Now I'm handing out blog love today, so you I definitely want to have some. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85873914550777447892011-02-09T08:26:38.373-08:002011-02-09T08:26:38.373-08:00Madeleine -- Thank you. If you have a strong inte...Madeleine -- Thank you. If you have a strong interest in Christian themed books, both books worth a look--but if you're on a tight budget I wouldn't spend too much for them.<br /><br />Marvin -- Your point is a good one.<br /><br />Robyn - What I did like about De Young's analysis of <i>The Shack</i> is that he did point out the good parts of the novel. By no means would I say that De Young is some kind of nut, but I think he is merely making a highly analytical examination of a book and a theology which he finds detrimental to the faith as he believes it. His dissection of the novel is meticulous and well organized. As a scholarly approach I think he has done everything right and argues his case very well. I can't dispute any of his proof.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23474941946880597092011-02-09T08:02:30.897-08:002011-02-09T08:02:30.897-08:00Great critiques of these books, Lee. I have not re...Great critiques of these books, Lee. I have not read BURNING DOWN THE SHACK, but I believe it will help people find THE SHACK which is just a fictional read. And parts of THE SHACK are very good. It can help a young person to understand a part of God's personality. And come to terms with the three persons of God. And the other book? I won't read that one. He's some kinda nut! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3491759808560253212011-02-09T05:13:43.847-08:002011-02-09T05:13:43.847-08:00Oh good heavens - give it a rest. To undertake the...Oh good heavens - give it a rest. To undertake the arduous effort of writing an entire book to refute The Shack, complete with fastidiously selected Biblical references, chapter by chapter, breaking it down and "proving" its evil, satanic misleading and damning effects on those who would dare read it...<br /><br />It's a novel. A fiction. Lighten up, dude ... (not you, Lee, this Young fellow) ...<br /><br />So what The Shack is not a theologically 'correct' (to fundamentalists) 'Christian' book? It's a damn good (notice the careful choice of words? - lol) story with ethical, moral, and spiritual messages that are more help than hinder in this world we live in.<br /><br />I won't spend a nickle on 'Burning Down ...' - this is the kind of religious divisiveness that keeps humanity at war with each other over - of all things - God and our differing interpretations of just what that means.<br /><br />I am reminded of a famous Zen parable in which there is a painting of a Master pointing a finger toward the moon. The students are arguing heatedly amongst themselves about the angle, size, color, and many other minute details about the finger. Nobody is lookling at the moon, which is the whole point. The scriptures are a finger pointing at the moon. See the moon, and stop arguing over the finger.<br /><br />But i digress. The Shack is not a scripture. It's a book, a fiction, and harmless to anyone grounded in their faith.<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">Marvin D Wilson</a>The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60806804254027384312011-02-09T03:36:16.827-08:002011-02-09T03:36:16.827-08:00I love the depth with which you critique the book ...I love the depth with which you critique the book and the intelligent way you comment. I've not read it, though I am intrigued :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91501817158797914002011-02-08T20:38:35.856-08:002011-02-08T20:38:35.856-08:00Lynda -- I guess if there is money to be made some...Lynda -- I guess if there is money to be made someone will make it.<br /><br />EJ -- There's always some kind of agenda, but sometimes it's disguised as something else.<br /><br />Nahno -- I like to think in terms of conspiracies as well.<br /><br />Jeffrey -- And to which purpose do you refer? Selling millions of copies? That's what I'd want.<br /><br />Words Crafter -- I'd say it's worth the read if you're curious or interested. It's an enjoyable read.<br /><br />Donna -- You may find <i>The Shack</i> to be controversial, then you may not.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81549219769202575562011-02-08T18:23:32.525-08:002011-02-08T18:23:32.525-08:00I don't read many strickly "religeous&quo...I don't read many strickly "religeous" books, though I do enjoy novels that explore religious concepts. Maybe I'll put The Shack on my TBR list.<br /><br />I like controversy . .<br /><br />.............dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50059426399186453122011-02-08T18:21:11.274-08:002011-02-08T18:21:11.274-08:00I haven't read The Shack, but a friend of mine...I haven't read The Shack, but a friend of mine did. She loved parts of it and said other parts were just 'out there.' Should I read this book to understand the controversy?The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82809996707569769722011-02-08T18:09:15.726-08:002011-02-08T18:09:15.726-08:00Good or bad, pleasurable or not, the book did its ...Good or bad, pleasurable or not, the book did its purpose in the end, which is what the author set out to do to begin with.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15603086722634152382011-02-08T17:07:19.904-08:002011-02-08T17:07:19.904-08:00That sounds like a strategically set marketing pla...That sounds like a strategically set marketing plan: bring out a book that would suit the haters of a book, but that will only make them read the book in the first place. (Probably isn't what happened, but who knows. Just being paranoid as usual.)<br /><a href="http://nahnomclein.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><i> Nahno ∗ McLein</i> ™</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16548562702122142828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68134761263606868752011-02-08T16:42:55.209-08:002011-02-08T16:42:55.209-08:00Sadly, I think the words religion and agenda have ...Sadly, I think the words religion and agenda have become synonymous. Same with politics. I've no doubt the author of the Shack had some method behind his story, but then again don't we all?<br /><br />Interesting stuff, Arlee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77270840350460200772011-02-08T15:39:07.021-08:002011-02-08T15:39:07.021-08:00All contraversial or highly popular books seem to...All contraversial or highly popular books seem to attract off-shoots. I think there was a book against Harry Potter when it first came out debunking the use of magic -- but it only served to sell more Harry Potter.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1744536355923287362011-02-08T15:01:00.179-08:002011-02-08T15:01:00.179-08:00Talli -- You might enjoy The Shack. The other one...Talli -- You might enjoy <i>The Shack</i>. The other one is only if you want an in depth Biblical study of the novel.<br /><br />Alex -- I kind of doubt it was written to spur sales of the novel, but I think that might have been a result. I wouldn't necessarily call it a dumb move either way-- only if someone lost money on the deal.<br /><br />Diana -- I don't think most people would want to analyze <i>The Shack</i> to this great of depth.<br /><br />Patricia -- I was a cool story idea although I felt like the author kind of screwed up the impact of the story with a lame ending.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com