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Summary: Super for Teens, also read SB 1 or God by Maddox
Review: This is a very good book for current times and current thinking. Teens and adults the same can come away from this book edified in a modern world that is tough to relate to our traditional binding teachings. Very applicable to todays standards, well executed and easy to read. I disagree with some parts of the editorial reviews in that they say younger teens will call it to complicated, this book is written very well for all ages, even parents can benefit from this. I also recommend a real cool book by Karl Mark Maddox called SB 1 or God.
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Summary: Occultism teachings
Review: People are searching and getting absorbed in the new age movement and new age rage spiritual books, and seminars, not knowing that some of these authors are actually listed on cult lists and known as occultism. If you want to know truth and know God I would suggest other readings by such authors as Billy Graham and his workbook bible studies or his Christian Handbook (EXCELLENT and gives even more information on how people are turning to this new age movement) and Henry Blackaby, I recommend his Walking As Couples With God and Experiencing God books and workbooks. They follow scripture, the actual word from the bible not someone's interpretations of his "so called" conversations with God that I feel can mislead others from God's TRUE word in the Bible. Do a search on new age rage and occultism you will see Neale Donald Walsch listed as many other authors of spirtual healing and new age books. Don't be mislead, especially in guiding children, they will follow what their parents believe, please do some serious research and find out for yourself before following the beliefs in Mr Walsch's books. I know this, I have tossed out such books now and in doing so I have more room for God and the best book if you want your own conversation with God...ENJOY the BIBLE! God bless.
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Summary: A little bit of background
Review: It's obvious that this book will only be understandable by those who have read the original Conversations With God books in the first place. Otherwise, the information given will be much too radical and difficult to comprehend. Because of this, I can actually see where the bad reviews for this book are coming from -- fundamentalist Christians will feel confused and offended because they haven't been told the right things in order.Personally, having first read Conversations with God when I was sixteen, I reccomend reading the first series anyway. . .whether you're a teen or an adult. Walsch has some complex things to say, but nothing so complex that the mind of a 16-year-old can't handle it.
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Summary: Soulfull Support for Teens
Review: I had read this great book several months ago when it first came out. While I loved the book I didn't really feel it neccessary to write a review....until I happened to read several other reviews for this book. I am of course referring to the horrible bashing it receives from the logicless, brainwashed, ultra-conservative right-wing Bible Bangers. Being a Bible Banger is a little like being a heroine addict; your detached from reality, can't hear anything anyone else is saying, and are absolutely in denial that you are an addict. In either case, I am "flat out disgusted." If you fit into this category then check out An Encounter with a Prophet. First off, there is absolutely no reason to post two reviews for the same book that say the exact same thing. No one's opinion of any book is worth being said twice. Generally people get the idea. Also, a review is simply to state your opinion of a book and the reasons you either like/or don't like the book. I do NOT need anyone to suggest the exact passages of the Bible for me to read. Conversations with God is a fantastic book of truth for teens and adults alike. It talks frankly about all topics of life: love, death, society, and sex. I have interpreted the book to be very comforting, calming, and reassuring about the world we live in. It is from my experience that most teens are extremely turned off by ideas like judgement, fire and brimstone, hell, Satan, and discipline. This book presents visions of a God that is loving, caring, calming, concerned, and intimately connected with every human being. If that bothers you greatly than so be it.
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Summary: Good idea, but the execution... :(
Review: Great concept for a book - the teen years are ones that are full of all kinds of questions. The problem becomes that when writing a book that gives the 'God' side of a conversation between God and a teen, you better be really careful what you have God saying. And after browsing the book before giving it to my teen, I came to the conclusion that God sure had changed a lot from the one I read about in the Bible. Presuming to be able to speak for God is a big undertaking; Idon't think the author was up to it. Or at the very least, the author's opinions just don't match with mine - 'God' comes off as a very hip, new-age kind of being. My advice - browse the book before you buy it to make sure your views ( that you'd like to present to your teen ) agree with the author's.
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Summary: Good questions - Very bad answers
Review: Create God in your OWN image instead of the other way around. That way you can justify and rationalize away any behavior or faulty mindset. If you think your teens are confused and disillusioned now, give them this book to really push them over the edge. What they need is truth that lasts, not the "flavor of the day."
Do you want answers from God? Try these eternal truths: Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 59:1-2, Matthew 3:17, 4:17, John 1: 1-5, 3: 15-21, 3:36, Luke 24:7, Acts 2:8, Romans 8-12, 1 Corinthians 13, Colossians 3: 1-17, Hebrews 10-12, Revelation 22: 12-17, and many, many others.
Your teens need more than "I'm OK Your OK" platitudes. They need love and guidance. This book is not the answer.
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Summary: Despicable
Review: I must say, this book was at least worth my time reading, but I completely disagree with 99% of Walsch's ideas. I've spent my entire life in a Christian household, and Walsch's 'god' is not like any I've ever heard of. Also, the fact that he refers to his god as Jehovah-LORD is absolutely appalling. My God is one that will is THE creator and will exact his judgement at some point in the future. He is not a god that Walsch suggests that we "owe nothing." I don't get how Walsch can say there is nothing as a unverisal right or wrong, just stuff that "works" and "doesn't work." He also contradicts himself when he states that there cannot be an up without a down (you can't have one without the other), but there can somehow be a Heaven without a Hell. If you're looking for a religion where there is not true accountability, then read this book. However, if you're looking for a religion of value, then turn away from this. All Walsch is is a new age hippie trying to give everyone a "warm fuzzy" while trying to make himself out to be a theologian. This man appalls me so much.
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Summary: Not like any 'god' I know (and the 1 being very generous)
Review: Walsch couldn't be further from the truth about his 'god.' As a person who has grown up in a Christian household, the fact that Walsch refers to his 'god' as Jehovah-Lord is quite irritating. If you're looking for a religion where there is no accountability to anyone, just what "feels good" and "what works" then this book is for you. If, however, you're looking for a true religion that actually requires discipline, then turn away. Walsch is a tree-huggin' new age-ist who is trying to justiy his 'god' as the eternal Lord. Frankly, this book flat out disgusted me. Walsch contradicts himself by stating that "there can be no up without down" and "no right or wrong (just what works and what doesn't)" but there can somehow be a Heaven with no Hell? Gimme a break..this guy just wants to give everyone a "warm fuzzy" while at the same time trying to make himself into a theologian. This books is horrible.
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Summary: Everything you ever wanted to know...
Review: and even some things that you did not think to ask about..
If you had an opportunity to ask god anything, what would you ask? Well this book invites teens all over the world to do just that and the answers will amaze you..or at least give you something to think about. Then there is also the fact that you notice that you are so normal.. teens all over experiencing the same problems as you, could it be that we are one?
This is a quick, easy read, with real sound reasons to have hope, empowers teens as the creators in thier own lives. This book also offers many connecting resources, including gay issues and a teen website. This book could change your life.
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Summary: Positively deceptive
Review: Don't be deceived by the title - "Conversations with God." This is NOT a Christian book based on the Bible. It's based on utter nonsense that this author has produced. If you're looking for inspiration in life, and if you're interested in a book called "Conversations with God," I'd have to assume you are, try the Bible. This book leaves you with a feeling that you exist for nothing and will always be nothing. Don't buy it for yourself, and don't buy it for your youngsters. This is everything BUT a Christian book, contradictory to what the cover suggests.
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