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“Think Like Jesus: Make the Right Decision Every Time” by George Barna
 
Andrew1983 said:
Yeah, tell me about it. I’m just over 60% of the way through and have to say that Young has almost no idea of how the Holy Trinity works. Also, I call into question any supposed “religious” book that has no reviews from respected theologians and is entirely dependent on praise from recording artists or anyone who at best lacks proper accreditation in a related field.

Also keep in mind that before this book, I had just finished Plato’s Republic, two different Bibles and History of the Church. The Shack doesn’t hold a candle compared to that which was recorded by the Ancients.

If Eusebius were alive today, Paul Young would’ve been accused of promoting heresy, whether it be Universal Reconciliation or Sabellianism.
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I have read The Shack last year to see for myself so I borrowed from an Shack-enthusiastic Catholic friend. The contents is very much New Age and very very far from any Christian doctrine. People will appreciate the 4th person of the Trinity, Miss Sophia the Native-American “Wisdom of God” also known as God the Judge. Sorry if I have spoiled it for those who haven’t come to that part yet. Mr Young has a poor understanding of God period.

Regrettably, many Christians read the Shack, relate to the dramatic events, the isolation, the need for forgiveness and redemption of the characters (and who wouldn’t?) and take the book as spiritual enlightening material. Not so. The plot is OK for entertainment but that’s all the Shack has to offer to Christians who are serious about their faith.
 
I have taken up again *The Secret of Father Brown *by G.K. Chesterton to continue the mystery story collection where I left off some time ago.

I have been listening to the audiobook of *Demon Seed *by Dean Koontz, which I think is very well done in audio format by Audible.com

For light reading, I’ve also just begun Rook by Graham Masterton, a young adult horror novel.
 
I just was given “World Without End” and may begin reading it soon. “The Shack” was recommended to me… To all modern-day readers: congratulations for keeping your mind and intellect alive and well in this way; beware, and remember the Maine!, remember the Lusitania, remember the Alamo, remember the Titanic, the unsinkable Titanic! Your mind and intellect is an awesome creation and gift that can be pursuaded and led down dark and dangerous spiritual paths. Read with caution and prayer. Love this thread! //still reading The Nuremburg Interviews//
 
beafedor said:
I have read The Shack last year to see for myself so I borrowed from an Shack-enthusiastic Catholic friend. The contents is very much New Age and very very far from any Christian doctrine. People will appreciate the 4th person of the Trinity, Miss Sophia the Native-American “Wisdom of God” also known as God the Judge. Sorry if I have spoiled it for those who haven’t come to that part yet. Mr Young has a poor understanding of God period.

Regrettably, many Christians read the Shack, relate to the dramatic events, the isolation, the need for forgiveness and redemption of the characters (and who wouldn’t?) and take the book as spiritual enlightening material. Not so. The plot is OK for entertainment but that’s all the Shack has to offer to Christians who are serious about their faith.
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It’s okay, you didn’t spoil anything for me as I finally completed it before reading any follow-up posts. This book is only as dangerous insofar that it can mislead those Christians who are ill-informed of their own religion, and believe me, I’ve come across people who give this more credit than what it deserves in relation to conveying truths.

In all honesty I wouldn’t care about this book if not for the corruption of His Majesty’s presentation to be something completely unrelated to how He reveals Himself in Scripture.
Also, Paul Young has some strange ideas of interpreting how God wants man to live. By his logic, God allows everyone to do as they want without fear of consequence. Where in Scripture has this happened? There were always consequences from God if the human race strayed too far from righteousness to wickedness.
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Colmcille:
I just was given “World Without End” and may begin reading it soon. “The Shack” was recommended to me… To all modern-day readers: congratulations for keeping your mind and intellect alive and well in this way; beware, and remember the Maine!, remember the Lusitania, remember the Alamo, remember the Titanic, the unsinkable Titanic! Your mind and intellect is an awesome creation and gift that can be pursuaded and led down dark and dangerous spiritual paths. Read with caution and prayer. Love this thread! //still reading The Nuremburg Interviews//
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Personally, I wouldn’t bother reading The Shack. I did it more or less because my mother read it, a co-worker’s wife read it, and then the big splash on WND claiming this book was heretical and being taken on by “Burning Down The Shack”, so I felt obligated to see what it was about. The book is quite theologically unsound, the plot average and the execution sub-par.

I’m now reading the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” to re-learn what had been taught when I was a kid.
 
Okay I’ll admit it I read books that are meant for the younger audiences but what can I say I enjoy them as well 🤷

“The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary” by: Jeff Kinney
 
I’m now reading the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” to re-learn what had been taught when I was a kid. [/QUOTE said:
Thanks for your comments on the Shack. I think it’s useful to read for ourselves before we preach to others that such book has wrong teachings in it.
The Catechism and the Holy Bible are my favorite books that I read the most. In the French paper back edition of the Catechism, the Conference of French Bishops has added a “reading guide” section at the end. I don’t know if it exists in the US version but it’s a great easy-to-read summary in less than 100 pages.
God Bless You for trying to “re-Catholicise” yourselves and good reading to you!
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I’m reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb…easy fantasy really! I’ve finished reading Ancrene Wisse, a medieval text. Don’t worry, I was reading the translation! It’s really interesting to see the Catholic Church from a medieval perspective.
 
“The Godless Dillusion” by Patrick Madrid. It’s a very interesting apologetic response to shudder Richard Dawkins’ book “The God Delusion.” It’s a very good Catholic book and I enjoy it because I enjoy seeing aetheists made fools of. 😃
 
Andrew1983 said:
It’s okay, you didn’t spoil anything for me as I finally completed it before reading any follow-up posts. This book is only as dangerous insofar that it can mislead those Christians who are ill-informed of their own religion, and believe me, I’ve come across people who give this more credit than what it deserves in relation to conveying truths.

In all honesty I wouldn’t care about this book if not for the corruption of His Majesty’s presentation to be something completely unrelated to how He reveals Himself in Scripture.
Also, Paul Young has some strange ideas of interpreting how God wants man to live. By his logic, God allows everyone to do as they want without fear of consequence. Where in Scripture has this happened? There were always consequences from God if the human race strayed too far from righteousness to wickedness.

Personally, I wouldn’t bother reading The Shack. I did it more or less because my mother read it, a co-worker’s wife read it, and then the big splash on WND claiming this book was heretical and being taken on by “Burning Down The Shack”, so I felt obligated to see what it was about. The book is quite theologically unsound, the plot average and the execution sub-par.

I’m now reading the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” to re-learn what had been taught when I was a kid.
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:thumbsup:Welcome home! Probably won’t get to Shack but it’s good to hear about it through this thread. I’ve got the Catechism and have had it for myabe ten years but can’t read it like a book. It is an amazing compilation though. CR&Kin
 
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beafedor:
Thanks for your comments on the Shack. I think it’s useful to read for ourselves before we preach to others that such book has wrong teachings in it.
The Catechism and the Holy Bible are my favorite books that I read the most. In the French paper back edition of the Catechism, the Conference of French Bishops has added a “reading guide” section at the end. I don’t know if it exists in the US version but it’s a great easy-to-read summary in less than 100 pages.
God Bless You for trying to “re-Catholicise” yourselves and good reading to you!
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Colmcille:
TWelcome home! Probably won’t get to Shack but it’s good to hear about it through this thread. I’ve got the Catechism and have had it for myabe ten years but can’t read it like a book. It is an amazing compilation though. CR&Kin
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Thank you both, but I’m afraid that I have yet to win the battle against darkness.
 
Just starting “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larson. Perhaps I’ll learn what all the fuss is about.
 
I’m in the middle of With God in Russia by Walter J. Ciszek S.J. He was an American priest who spent 23 years in Soviet prisons and prison labor camps in Siberia. I just can’t put it down! This book tells the facts of the story and the sequel He leadeth me tells the spiritual side of his story. I can’t wait to get the second book!
 
“The Chronicles of Narnia” series, I need a little fantasy. A friend loaned me all seven. 😃 Great friend.
 
I’m ready Pope Fiction by Patrick Madrid and for light reading a sci fi military book Victorious by Jack Campbell.
 
Spiritual Reading: Calvary and the Mass by Fulton Sheen
Fun reading: The Tin Woodman of Oz

JMJ+
~Betsy

Totus tuus Maria! Let’s see what the good God wills.
 
Xandria said:
I’m in the middle of With God in Russia by Walter J. Ciszek S.J.
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Ohh, that is a really good book!
GilChrist77 said:
Fun reading: The Tin Woodman of Oz
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I really like all those books. I’m listening to the “Patchwork Girl of Oz” right now. 😃

I just started reading “Mary MacKillop: An Extraordinary Australian” by Paul Gardiner, S.J. It is about soon to be Saint Mary of the Cross. When she is canonized in October, she will be the first Australian saint. 👍
 
I have read " The giving heart: Unlocking the transformative power of generosity" by: M.J. Ryan

I am reading " Penugin book of Crime Stories" by: Peter Robinson
 
🙂 “Driving Straight on Crooked Lines: How an Irishman found his heart and nearly lost his mind.” by Jack Keogh. Keogh, the Irishman in the sub-title, was the first Irish Legionary of Christ to be sent to Mexico to collaborate with Fr. Marcial Maciel the disgraced founder of the order.

The stories dive into the inner workings of the order of the Legion of Christ while it tells the page turning story of a man who left home at an early age and had to find meaning in the situation he found himself in all by himself. It brings the reader from the Vatican in Rome to the jungles of the Gabon in Western Africa and back to the suburbs of Connecticut- a path that few have travelled and one that makes for a very interesting and often entertaining read.

It was refreshing to read an honest story about the good things that the church, and even this particular order, has done. It gives me hope that the Church will be able to pick up the pieces, right the wrongs that have been committed as best they can, and move forward as long as there are people that still keep the true meaning of what God would want as Keogh and many of his fellow brothers did.
 
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