Jesus Camp follows several young children in the Evangelical church as well as Becky Fischer, pastor and camp leader. Kids, and it seems, families attend a summer camp where the kids will get their daily dose of evangelical Christianity. Through interviews with Fischer, the children, specifically Rachel, Tory and others, Jesus Camp illustrates the un-nerving and scary beliefs, teachings and activities of this group of Evangelical faithful.
This is a scary film on several levels. This film shows some of the activities inside the camp – kids in ‘church’ crying and preaching. One clip after another we see children driven to tears. The message the kids get is certainly far from “fair and balanced”. Not once did other beliefs come up. In fact, Becky Fischer is certain that her way, the Evangelical way, is THE right way. The interviews with her show her single minded conviction and that in itself is scary. There is a mighty number of Evangelical Christians that have voting power.
This is a must see for any and every parent sending their kid to Bible Camp or Jesus Camp. And for anyone in America who votes. It’s well worth the 90 minute investment.