tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post5855675625391659239..comments2023-10-03T07:42:28.801-04:00Comments on the third place: The Feminine Side Of GodKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04792350641548495910noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-46224572433568055192009-01-10T08:32:00.000-05:002009-01-10T08:32:00.000-05:00Hi KevinJa, about the Shack's portrayal of God as ...Hi Kevin<BR/>Ja, about the Shack's portrayal of God as a black woman: it does come as an initial shock (it is just SO unexpected) but when God's reason for manifesting Himself that way is made clear, it is such an "ohhhhh!" moment.<BR/><BR/>The very fact that some people react as strongly as they do, shows how much we need that shake-up.<BR/><BR/>I think you will love the book.allie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175208232493745932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-69938029063641490352009-01-08T22:12:00.000-05:002009-01-08T22:12:00.000-05:00Heather - word.Alexis - 'your peeps' are pretty we...Heather - word.<BR/><BR/>Alexis - 'your peeps' are pretty weird, not gonna lie. <BR/><BR/>Kelli - totally!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792350641548495910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-83131126659182922092009-01-08T19:52:00.000-05:002009-01-08T19:52:00.000-05:00I have to say that the Shack helped in re shaping ...I have to say that the Shack helped in re shaping my understanding and ability to God in confidence. That may sound strange but as a female who has experienced great hurt from dominant men, I was able to see a better picture of Gods compassion and genuine love for me. <BR/><BR/>Isn't God just amazing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-1266636700103975172009-01-08T16:21:00.000-05:002009-01-08T16:21:00.000-05:00I read this recently and had an experience that le...I read this recently and had an experience that left me with a desperate need to meet with God. I can tell you that the idea of God as a woman is odd, but beyond perfect in this setting.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to give anything away but the whole point of the encounter was to shake up the standard view of God. To show that He is so beyond the image of Gandalf. So He manifests exactly the opposite. And, frankly, that's the God I *want* to be in relationship with.<BR/><BR/>And women are so untrusting and unkind to each other I can totally see why it's "my people" who balk at the idea.<BR/><BR/>But yeah, it was amazing.Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346705798623879197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-74136140849959870752009-01-08T15:45:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:45:00.000-05:00I have always thought of God as he...but only beca...I have always thought of God as he...but only because thats how society has labled God. I am def. open to the idea that God is NEITHER!Heather Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724054211631768200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-29393166842292770562009-01-08T15:04:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:04:00.000-05:00Stacey - I can't wait to finally read it.Chris - I...Stacey - I can't wait to finally read it.<BR/><BR/>Chris - I think you're right - I feel awkward saying things like, 'Her will for my life,' but that is just because I'm not used to saying it that way. Again wishing we had gender neutral pronouns.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792350641548495910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-62534437441727670172009-01-08T14:53:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:53:00.000-05:00Does that make God "reasonable?"But I'm with you K...Does that make God "reasonable?"<BR/><BR/>But I'm with you Kevin...the Shack didn't shake me with the she-factor (I haven't seen that Nooma yet from Rob...but I've heard the concept thru his teaching for several years now).<BR/><BR/>Interesting that females seem to be the most resistant to this idea of a girly God. (at least, conservative evangelical female types...like my wife...she didn't care for it either).Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420815905026223904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222748983475804987.post-50060579058578347722009-01-08T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:15:00.000-05:00I really liked The Shack. I honestly wasn't taken ...I really liked The Shack. I honestly wasn't taken aback by the fact that God is portrayed by a female because there is a reason. And that is one thing I appreciated. There is always a reason God does something. Always.sharkiepatronushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678739280941370297noreply@blogger.com