One of the most important messages of the book is that Christians who are doubting their faith can take little steps toward a relationship with God, especially by relinquishing their judgement of people and reliance on hierarchies of power. However, other parts of Christianity are reinforced, such as the literal truth of stories including Jesus's crucifixion and the Garden of Eden. For example, Jesus criticizes the church's status as an institution rather than a relationship. Parts of contemporary Christianity are criticized by Mack, the main character, and by God in the form of Papa, Jesus, and Sarayu. It follows that the main theme of the book is religion, particularly Christianity. William Paul Young initially wrote The Shackas a way to show his children and a few close friends his religious beliefs and the path he took to spiritual fulfillment.
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