[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

I couldn't read it - a friend gave it to me, stressing that it would change how I viewed God, that it was comforting - but when I started reading it I felt it was "off", the same way the prosperity gospel is "off" and the "name it and claim it" teaching is "off.

Before we read anything I think, especially something of a theological nature, we should investigate the view of Christ and Christianity the author possesses. What is William P. Young's view of hell, for instance? Does he believe in it or not?

We do the same thing with the main stream media when they report/fail to report the news, don't we? Why should we do any less with something far more important?

Sarayu, for instance, who is supposed to be the Holy Spirit's character. What does that name mean, where does it come from? Does it have an origin?

[dangus]

Sarayu is a river that flows into the Ganges, supposed by some to have been the river of life in Eden. The name means “wind.” It is given as a person’s name in Indian culture.

[Terriergal]

stressing that it would change how I viewed God

So was she saying your theology was all screwed up? Like the Shack will help that.