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As an author myself, a few years ago I had an idea to write a book called, “A Conversation with God”. It was to be about a man who meets God and asks all the important questions in life. As the author, I would have God respond with my philosophy and ideas on how I think everything works. To my amazement, this has already been done! But one huge difference: mine would have been an admitted work of pure fiction.

In the book “Conversations with God” by Neale Donald Walsch, Walsch makes the bold claim that God was talking to him, not through him, or inspired him… actually talking to him. The book is a continuing dialog between himself and “God”, where he asks the questions and God answers.

First the good: This is an awesome book. I was sold on the book when I Googled the author and watched a few of his videos. He has a great sense of humor and told very entertaining stories. The book is a reflection of the author’s relaxed style of speaking and good-natured humor. His view on God and life in general makes sense – much more so than many ancient religions and dogmas. He says just enough to upset the Christians as well as atheists. I like an author who is not afraid to ruffle everyone’s feathers.

Now the bad. I believe the author is deceiving us. Based on where he was in his life, it is quite clear that he would do just about anything to bounce back from the “Hell on earth” in which he resided. A pretend conversation with God might sell a few books, but a REAL conversation with God, now that is recipe for a best-seller. But who am I to know that God did not choose him to reveal himself to the world? I am a thinking man who took this author’s own advice (or God’s advice – I forget) and thought this through instead of being a mindless follower.

1) His life called for desperate measures – this claim is pretty desperate
2) “God’s message” majorly contradicts the Bible and Koran, so if he is right, the Bible is wrong
3) God could easily make someone fully
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