All the angels in heaven rejoice if even one sheep is brought to salvation. No doubt.
I am not against people reading this book. And I too rejoice at any and all it may lead to salvation. My concern is for those who've read the book and seen that the option may be open that some other "good roads" lead to salvation. That's just not true. I've spent many years in lay evangelism among unchurched Americans. Too many folks have it in their minds that Christ is a good way but that there are other good options, universalism. This book did not disspell that idea to my satisfaction.
if even one sheep is brought to salvation
LEAVING BEHIND THE 99
its a great christian rock song too.
Freegards
I don't think the objective of the book was to dispel anything. It was about reconciling the existence of a Loving God with the existence of suffering. It never said 'all roads lead to God' or 'take any road you like'.
What it DID say is God/Jesus will take any road to come to you wherever you are in your journey.
Sorry I ever suggested anyone here should read the book. It won't happen again.
I agree.