I have started reading The Shack, by Wm Paul Young. So far this book has sold over three million copies and is a wildly popular book among Christians.  The shack is a novel centered around Mackenzie Phillips and an event that happened in his family he terms The Great Sadness. I won't give details about the book except to say that the core theme seems to be (remember, I am half way through) how Christians look at their relationship with God. Most Christians look attheir relationship with God as mandatory, dutiful, master/servant, or a hierarcheal. Young paints the picture of our relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit similar to a relationship we would have with friends. You know, getting a cup of coffee, hanging out at the lake,star gazing, revealing our true innermost thoughts.

I will give a full review when I read the entire book. I will say, some of the portrayals are pushing orthodox theological and doctrinal teachings. This book will make many people feel uncomfortable.