Jesus Camp (2006)
Synopsis
Despite what the documentary suggests, the group featured in Jesus Camp does not represent mainstream evangelical Christianity. Becky Fischer and her “Kids on Fire” camp come out of a narrow Charismatic stream that pushes children into extreme emotional experiences, overemphasizes tongues, demons, and political “dominion,” and puts a crushing spiritual burden on young kids to “take back America for God.” This is not healthy, biblical Christianity; it is a troubling distortion. Bible‑believing Christians should not treat this film as the definition of our faith or of Christian camps in general. Most evangelical churches and camps focus on clear teaching of Scripture, the gospel of grace in Christ, age‑appropriate discipleship, and normal spiritual growth—not the kind of excesses and manipulation shown in this documentary.
Release Date: 2006-09-15
Runtime: 84 minutes
Director: Rachel Grady
Revenue: $1,013,596 USD
Top Cast
- Becky Fischer as Self
- Mike Papantonio as Self
- Ted Haggard as Self
- Lou Engle as Self
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