Conversations with God

midlandsmissus

Has anyone read a book called 'a conversation with God?' Just happened to see it there in Easons and had a flick through it. Looked quite interesting, might go back and buy it. has anyone read it on here and did you think it was worth your time?

PDN

There was a thread on it back in July. http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055340197&highlight=Conversation

Overblood

I have heard good things about it from a girl I know. She doesn't follow any particular faith, though she's very spiritual. There are three books I think. The premise is a bit wacko though.

robindch

midlandsmissus wrote: »

Has anyone read a book called 'a conversation with God?' Just happened to see it there in Easons and had a flick through it. Looked quite interesting, might go back and buy it.

Haven't read it, but a few weeks back, the author was discovered to have plagiarized at least one of his personal experiences from another writer:

http://features.csmonitor.com/books/2009/01/07/conversations-with-god-author-charged-with-plagiarism/

In his blog (which has since been removed from beliefnet), he explained "I am chagrined and astonished that my mind could play such a trick on me".

Soul Winner

robindch wrote: »

Haven't read it, but a few weeks back, the author was discovered to have plagiarized at least one of his personal experiences from another writer:

http://features.csmonitor.com/books/2009/01/07/conversations-with-god-author-charged-with-plagiarism/

In his blog (which has since been removed from beliefnet), he explained "I am chagrined and astonished that my mind could play such a trick on me".

I have to hand it to you, you have the greatest knack I've ever seen of finding this kind of stuff out, must be a gift from God

Fanny Cradock

One doesn't become the Grand Overseer of The Irish Sceptics by resting on one's laurels.

Soul Winner

Fanny Cradock wrote: »

One doesn't become the Grand Overseer of The Irish Sceptics by resting on one's laurels.

Ah so.

kelly1

midlandsmissus wrote: »

Has anyone read a book called 'a conversation with God?' Just happened to see it there in Easons and had a flick through it. Looked quite interesting, might go back and buy it. has anyone read it on here and did you think it was worth your time?

Hello MLM, if you're referring to the books by Neale Donald Walsch, I'd give them a wide berth.

On the other hand, if you mean these books by Francis Fernandez, I highly recommend them for meditation. There's a set of 7 and you can get them in Veritas for €12 each (much cheaper than Amazon)

God bless,
Noel.

kelly1

robindch wrote: »

Haven't read it, but a few weeks back, the author was discovered to have plagiarized at least one of his personal experiences from another writer:

http://features.csmonitor.com/books/2009/01/07/conversations-with-god-author-charged-with-plagiarism/

In his blog (which has since been removed from beliefnet), he explained "I am chagrined and astonished that my mind could play such a trick on me".

Well spotted!

Zombrex

robindch wrote: »

"I am chagrined and astonished that my mind could play such a trick on me".

I'm sure there is a lesson in there some where ... :pac:

Húrin

I think kelly's speculation from the other thread was spot on:

kelly1 wrote: »

I haven't read this one but I'll bet it doesn't have a whole lot to say about the enormity of sin and the consequences thereof? I'd bet the reality of Hell is nowhere to be found in this book. I'd be fairly sure too that the book says or implies that all religions lead to God. I would imagine too that it doesn't mention the fact the Jesus is the only way to Heaven and to God.

In other words, if the book contains most of the trendy reference points of C21 McDonald's spirituality, then it's pretty suspect.

My-Life

Well it has its moments. Read it online.