The Shack

I was given the book by a friend who meant to comfort me after my sons tragic death. It was a remarkable book, but unfortunately not in the way she meant. I spent some 35 years in evangelical Christian churches, mostly full of very nice people. Not thoughtful people, but nice. Since I didnt grow up in a church, I kept noticing a difference between what my fellow churchgoers said about Gods and his trinity-partners Jesus and the Holy Spirits natures and what the Bible actually said about them. This book, and movie, finally brought it out in the open. It was an ah-ha moment that pushed me away from the church entirely. These characteristics are what American Christians would *like* their deity to be like. Its an ideal depiction of justness combined with mercy in the exact proportions that only an all-knowing and all-loving God could provide. But unfortunately, if one reads the Bible without the influence of the typical interpretations and slants given to the narratives, that is not the God of the Bible. *That* God is not merciful, but vengeful. Not just, but capricious. Not loving, but hating all but a small group of the worlds people. Not logical, but amazingly bloodthirsty. God isnt even omniscient enough to recognize individuals when he wrestles with them. The God of the average white evangelical church in America is not recognizable as the one in the Bible, which is why most of the time Christians ignore the Old Testament and its violence and incomprehensible cruelty. For the amount of time I spent reading the Bible, going to Bible Study, tithing (and more) to the church, Im sorry that I didnt read and see this sooner, as it may have given me the insight to know that wishing a God into existence is not the same as having a God who actually has these good characteristics.

I wish the whole world would watch this movie!!

Its very interesting what we might experence thru life, what might come into our life uninspected

Such a beautiful film from beginning to end. The actors and vibe of the film is so beautiful. Love, love, love it!

This movie is absolutely amazing. If you are struggling this is a must see. Make sure you have your box of tissues handy.

You will see after you watch

Yet again another amazing film. This one came In good condition and played well. The only issue is the digital copy is selective to what platform you can use, but since this movie is such a good film to watch…it is worth just having the blu ray disc.

The movie helps explain certain facts about our Creator.

Inspiring. Wondrously, exquisitely, and beautifully filmed., Great actors with humanity and kindness. I loved seeing the faces and characters of God. At times I was afraid that the narrative would fall into platitudes, but the story resurrected itself, dealt with challenging issues, and ended with a positive message: Nice pacing. There were points when the message was awkward and problematic, but it also had transcendent moments. We need more movies with loving hope, and that transcend religiosity.

Man oh man I use to laugh at my wife when ever she would start shading tears and I never ever shade a tear for any movie in my whole life and Im 60 years old but this one here got me crying like a baby you hear me, I just love this movie so I called my wife and told her e have to watch this movie with the kids.