The Shack-by Wm. Paul Young

This month we are meeting at Blair's house on Friday April 3 @ 7:00.  I have talked to several of you about this already, but if you haven't listened to the song "You found Me" by The Fray then you need to!  Once you listen to the words, you will understand how perfectly it goes with this book.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obhdTllmFBo

I have a list of questions prepared, but please feel free to review them before coming.  

1. Were you drawn in by the plot of The Shack?

2. Why do you think Mack's encounter with God took place at the shack?  If God were to invite you somewhere, where would it be? 

3. Do you think suffering makes people closer to God or causes them to distance themselves from Him?

4. Were you satisfied with God's answers to Mack about suffering?  Do you struggle with believing God is good in light of all the tragedy in the world?

5. How is Young's description of God different from your concept of God?  What parts of his description did you like and what parts didn't you like?

6. Did The Shack change any of your opinions about God or Christianity?

7. What are some of the things The Shack teaches about God, faith and life that you disagreed with?

8. Would you recommend The Shack to a friend?

9. Rate The Shack on a scale of 1 to 5.