tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327335102107510873.post6823088951459567040..comments2009-01-05T20:59:43.388-06:00Todd Lowanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12064335524306400947noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327335102107510873.post-47372500259457707502009-01-05T20:59:00.000-06:002009-01-05T20:59:00.000-06:00Todd, I read the book almost a year ago and had to do a lot of thinking as I read it and after I finished it. I think that the most important thing to remember is that it's FICTION! It's not meant to be doctrine so don't hold on to what the author says as though our faith depends on it. <BR/><BR/>Again, IT'S FICTION. There were some things that gave me pause [I don't want to give anything away so I have to be careful here] and one in particular almost made me put the book down. But I kept reading, wanting to give the author the benefit of the doubt. I'm glad that I did because the author's Poetic License made me think about my own relationship with God, how I see Him and what misconceptions or preconceptions I may have.<BR/><BR/>As to whether or not I'd recommend it to a non-Believer or new/immature Believer, I'd exercise caution. Why? Because I think that reading it requires some spiritual discernment.<BR/><BR/>So, keep in mind that's it's fiction (I've said that a few times, huh?) and allow God to use it to challenge you in your relationship with Him.<BR/><BR/>Happy Reading,<BR/>DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04278452865282457359noreply@blogger.com