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\"\"By Will Maule<\/strong>
\nThe graphic artist who played a central role in designing the cover for the controversial novel ‘The Shack’ has said he deeply regrets working on the project, now disagreeing with the book’s contentious theology.<\/p>\n

\u201c[O]ver 10 years ago, I was captivated by the story and felt honored to be part of the graphic creation of the book. I was so drawn into it, wanting to know the God it portrayed,\u201d Dave Aldrich of Aldrich Design posted on Facebook. \u201cThe Shack\u2019s story wonderfully painted this picture to me of an incredibly knowable and loving God, one full of forgiveness, but without being judgmental.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aldrich began to read Rob Bell, Brian McLaren and others, and quickly realized he was on a path to holding universalist beliefs. \u201cI thank the Lord that He pulled me back from that edge,\u201d Aldrich wrote. He realized that if God is full of love, he must also be a righteous judge. Click here<\/a> to continue reading.<\/p>\n

Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Progression to Deception: How New Age Influence is Destroying the Church\u2014One Step After the Next <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

When People Say, \u201cBut The Shack is Just a Novel!\u201d <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cShack\u201d Author Paul Young States in Just-Released Book\u2014Christ Is \u201cIn\u201d Every Single Human Being <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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