The Shack is a film that I found very interesting. With such controversy in today's world over religion in public publications, films, etc. I was pleased to see a film that was willing to take risks in symbolizing historical religious figures, ideas, and miracles. Symbolism was also found all throughout the film. Jesus had scars on his wrist and walked on water, the garden symbolized life and regrowth, and the scene where Mac submerges himself in the waterfall (like a baptism) are just a few examples of the many religious symbols found in this movie.
As for the story, the theme became clear early on in the movie: "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" This question is answered by the character playing God early on in the story, claiming that He never left Mac's daughter during her tragedy, and that evil does exist even though God is always watching. The film does a fantastic job in emphasizing Mac's struggle to try and understand and accept this, and eventually highlights how hard it can be to forgive, but what a release it is when someone gives up their anger and submits to God's will, by granting forgiveness. Ultimately, God has set everything in motion, and the trust in Him and that everything happens for a reason is the only way to live in peace.
How significant was it in the film that God appears in different forms?
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