We will be reading and discussing The Shack by Wm Paul Young as we explore the doctrine of the Trinity. There is one question for each section or chapter of the text. There are 3 per week. Each week you must answer each of the (3) questions and respond to at least one other student for each question (3 responses) with a substantive post. Substantive responses contain a minimum of 150 words (excluding references) and go beyond "I agree" or "I see your point" and should bring new information to the discussion. The same post should not be repeated in multiple locations in the discussion. Effective responses are coherent, reflect reading or relate theory or methods to personal experience. These questions are only “open” for a limited time. To receive full points each week (14.2 pts / week) there must a substantive answer to the 3 questions and substantive responses to 3 classmates – one in each questions (6 posts total). Students failing to answer the questions when they are “open” will receive no points for that week.
Question 1
Choose a favorite quote from the Forward of the book. Copy the quote and tell your classmates why it speaks to you.
Question 2
If you received a note from God requesting a visit in person, what would you feel? Excited, happy, intimidated, angry, scared, anxious, etc? Why? What questions would have for "Papa"? Would your responses by like Mack's? Why or why not?
Question 3
The name of this chapter is "The Gathering Darkness…" and there are many things foreshadowed. Which event creates the most anxiety for you? Why?
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