Jesus Camp
Jesus Camp

Information

Release DateSeptember 15, 2006
Runtime1h 24m
StatusReleased
Revenue$1M
ProductionLoki Films, A&E IndieFilms
LanguagesEnglish
7.0
379 votes
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Jesus Camp

"America is being born again."

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Rachel Grady
Rachel Grady

Featured Cast

Becky Fischer

Self

Mike Papantonio

Self

Ted Haggard

Ted Haggard

Self

Lou Engle

Self

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