Haggard vs. Jesus Camp
As many of you know, a documentary film called "Jesus Camp" has just been released. While critics have called the film surprisingly even-handed, it reveals the activities of an Evangelical Christian children's camp.
Ted Haggard (see previous post) appeared in this film. It seems that, of all the people depicted in this film, only Haggard has complained about how he is characterized. Having seen a clip of him from the film, we were astonished at the apparent contradiction between his demeanor in the film and the current accusations of promiscuity and drug use, to which he has recently admitted.
This film reportedly contains footage of Ted Haggard emphatically lecturing children against homosexuality, in a manner that accurately foreshadowed recent events.
To see the trailer for the documentary, just go to Jesus Camp and click on "VIDEOS." This trailer does not contain the Haggard clip in question, but does illustrate the overall content of the film.
You may judge for yourselves whether this film portrays Evangelicals evenhandedly, and whether Evangelicals themselves continue to represent traditional conservative values. According to the film's web site:
"A growing number of Evangelical Christians believe there is a revival underway in America that requires Christian youth to assume leadership roles in advocating the causes of their religious movement.
"JESUS CAMP... 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."
By the way, if anyone has seen this film, please feel free to review it here by commenting on this blog post.
Ted Haggard (see previous post) appeared in this film. It seems that, of all the people depicted in this film, only Haggard has complained about how he is characterized. Having seen a clip of him from the film, we were astonished at the apparent contradiction between his demeanor in the film and the current accusations of promiscuity and drug use, to which he has recently admitted.
This film reportedly contains footage of Ted Haggard emphatically lecturing children against homosexuality, in a manner that accurately foreshadowed recent events.
To see the trailer for the documentary, just go to Jesus Camp and click on "VIDEOS." This trailer does not contain the Haggard clip in question, but does illustrate the overall content of the film.
You may judge for yourselves whether this film portrays Evangelicals evenhandedly, and whether Evangelicals themselves continue to represent traditional conservative values. According to the film's web site:
"A growing number of Evangelical Christians believe there is a revival underway in America that requires Christian youth to assume leadership roles in advocating the causes of their religious movement.
"JESUS CAMP... 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."
By the way, if anyone has seen this film, please feel free to review it here by commenting on this blog post.
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