4-page PROFILE: The Shack Movie - Why is it so controversial?

Published: Fri, 03/03/17

Good afternoon ,

The Shack movie opens this weekend in theaters throughout the US. It is based on the controversial book, self-published in 2007, by a heretofore unknown author, William P. Young. The book, which had been rejected by traditional Christian publishers, shocked the publishing world by jumping to #1 on the NY Times bestsellers list in 2008. The movie is being heavily promoted now in many Christian churches.

Why the Controversy?

It will probably be a blockbuster but you will want to know that there are some serious theological problems. This is why I'm sending you our 4-page Profile on the book, The Shack, that we first published in 2009. I'm anticipating quite a buzz on the new movie and I wanted you to be prepared to know some of the actual issues surrounding the controversy! You may download the Profile here: www.watchman.org/Shack.pdf.

If the movie previews are any indicator, the film will be repeating some of the same doctrinal errors promoted in the book. Among other problems, The Shack misidentifies the Persons of the Trinity, hinting at the heresy of Modalism and promotes a form of Universalism (everyone eventually goes to heaven) called Universal Reconciliation. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said:

This book includes undiluted heresy. ... It is a deeply troubling book. ... It is intended, undoubtedly, as a way of trying to bring about some kind of redefinition or new understanding of the Christian faith. ... The main character says at one point that he now understands that everything he learned at seminary was basically all wrong.

Please read the Profile to get a better idea of what is at stake. Also, I want you to feel free to share this with others either by emailing the link or printing copies.

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