Jesus Camp
This documentary about the Evangelical movement in America came out a couple months ago called Jesus Camp. The movie was only shown at a few theatres around the country, but I found a site online with the whole thing and I think that everyone should take a couple hours and watch it.
Here's the synopsis given on the Jesus Camp website (jesuscampthemovie.com):
"JESUS CAMP, directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, follows Levi, Rachael, and Tory to Pastor Becky Fischer's 'Kids on Fire' summer camp in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, where kids as young as 6 years-old are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in 'God's army.'
"The film follows these children at camp as they hone their 'prophetic gifts' and are schooled in how to 'take back America for Christ.' The film is a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future."
As a side note, everyone that is featured have been quoted as saying that they are pleased with the way they are portrayed in this movie. (Ted Haggard is an exception for obvious reasons)
Part 1
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260149.flv?key=4749f7c16b81b7d8f144bae858a8c953128876d.flv
Part 2
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260499.flv?key=e5123eee7a6084d8e0511f9ff2131cd0128883b.flv
Part 3
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260772.flv?key=813cc355c6ced06b0ce9d1c0d2307c18128846e.flv
Part 4
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1261013.flv?key=81731d755022356ea42cd6d047a3a5731288048.flv
Part 5
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1261140.flv?key=ed751955e48250d39d3e53623ab7c6dc12885b9.flv
I think the scariest part for me was when the kids were prostrating themselves in front of a cut out of President Bush.
Also pay particular attention to Ted Haggard's views on homosexuality at the end and then notice his multiple uses of "fabulous." 'Isn't it ironic.' (And just so you know, that will be the one only time I will quote Alanis Morrissette on anything in my lifetime)
Here's the synopsis given on the Jesus Camp website (jesuscampthemovie.com):
"JESUS CAMP, directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, follows Levi, Rachael, and Tory to Pastor Becky Fischer's 'Kids on Fire' summer camp in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, where kids as young as 6 years-old are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in 'God's army.'
"The film follows these children at camp as they hone their 'prophetic gifts' and are schooled in how to 'take back America for Christ.' The film is a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future."
As a side note, everyone that is featured have been quoted as saying that they are pleased with the way they are portrayed in this movie. (Ted Haggard is an exception for obvious reasons)
Part 1
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260149.flv?key=4749f7c16b81b7d8f144bae858a8c953128876d.flv
Part 2
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260499.flv?key=e5123eee7a6084d8e0511f9ff2131cd0128883b.flv
Part 3
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1260772.flv?key=813cc355c6ced06b0ce9d1c0d2307c18128846e.flv
Part 4
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1261013.flv?key=81731d755022356ea42cd6d047a3a5731288048.flv
Part 5
http://www.dailymotion.com/flash/flvplayer.swf?url=http://www.dailymotion.com/get/13/320x240/flv/1261140.flv?key=ed751955e48250d39d3e53623ab7c6dc12885b9.flv
I think the scariest part for me was when the kids were prostrating themselves in front of a cut out of President Bush.
Also pay particular attention to Ted Haggard's views on homosexuality at the end and then notice his multiple uses of "fabulous." 'Isn't it ironic.' (And just so you know, that will be the one only time I will quote Alanis Morrissette on anything in my lifetime)