Yesterday I watched the 2006 documentary “Jesus Camp”.  In some ways I felt like what the people in the movie were doing was amazing (in a good way), but probably a good majority of the movie was disturbing to me.  It seemed as though they were portraying that all Christian children are brainwashed.  There was a short clip at the very end where a radio talk-show host gave his opinion on the camp, and what they were achieving there.  Has anyone seen this movie and if so, what do you think about it? Did anyone else get the impression that this documentary will scare people away from Christianity more than bring people to Christ?

I have not seen the documentary but I remember years ago hearing that Adventist were the easiest people to hypnotize because we had at that time been taught to conform and believe what we were taught in our school systems and our churches. I believe things have changed now. I know for my family we teach our kids to know the scriptures and stand up for thier beliefs yet being open for others to share scripture that might prove truth.

It is my opinion that any movies that come out involving faih or theology are likley to be slanted in some way from the way we understand our Lords Church. I think however, that this movie was somewhat accurate in its portrayal of the modern christian. Many “christians” are snobby, or rude, or judgemental (like I am being right now). I would consider the problem a plague against potential followers of God. If I saw “Jesus Camp” I would definatly feel more compelled to avoid christianity. Apparently we are either geeky or mean. I think the nice parts of the movie were undercut by the sad parts.

speak for yourself...i am geeky and mean...but yes...used to think all christians were homosexuals...but think that using the word christian is a very loose word...where do you draw the line in who is not a christian

I have only seen limited parts of the movie myself so I can’t comment about the content of the movie in its entirety.  From what I did see I was not too impressed.  If I recall correctly the movie showed the kids speaking in tongues and really getting emotional during worship.  I just remember from the clips I saw wondering what was going on.  It seemed unique to me.  I certainly wouldn’t call the content that I saw a drawing card for an unchurched person to come to Jesus.  It would be interesting to show the movie publicly to a group of unchruched folk to see their response.

I will try to get my hands on a copy of the movie and let you know what I think.