Jesus Camp (2006)

"America is being born again."Movie
Audience Score
70
Jesus Camp
Jesus Camp
StarringBecky FischerMike PapantonioTed Haggard
DirectorsHeidi EwingRachel Grady
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PG-13 1 hr 24 minSep 15th, 2006Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 15th, 2006
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 23rd, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,013,596 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Loki Films, A&E IndieFilms

Jesus Camp Quotes

Dancing for God versus Dancing for the Flesh

Tory: When I dance, I really have to be sure that it's God, because people will notice when I'm dancing for the flesh.

Critique of Pop Culture from a Christian Perspective

Tory: And really, Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan, people like that, I could care less for because their songs are focused on guys or girls, and we as Christians ... I do not believe in that.