Using Children as 'God's Army'

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A new documentary chronicles a summer camp where children, as young as six, are trained to become devout Christian soldiers. Tools
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Gandhi once said if Christians lived according to their faith, there would be no Hindus left in India. He knew how powerful the fundamental tenets of Christianity -- fighting poverty, caring for the least among us, loving your enemies, eschewing materialism and embracing humility -- could be if everyone who called themselves a Christian truly followed them.

The new documentary, Jesus Camp, which chronicles a North Dakota summer camp where kids as young as 6 are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in "God's army," is an illustration of this sentiment in the extreme.

and looks like Hitler Youth, its Hitler Youth.

The star of the film is Pastor Becky Fischer, who explains the startling mission of her "Kids on Fire" camp: "I want young people to be as committed to laying down their lives for the Gospel as they are in Pakistan." At the camp, the children are asked: "How many of you want to be those who will give up your life for Jesus?" Little hands shoot up from every direction. They are told: "We have to break the power of the enemy over the government." At one point, Becky yells: "This means war! Are you a part of it or not?" More little hands.

insane! Pentacostal madness at its nuttiest! But GREAT article, I recommend reading the whole thing.

http://kidsinministry.com

Fischer's reaction to the film and its reception is here:

http://kidsinministry.com/Articles.Teachings/JesusCamp.html

It's basically a gee-whiz, who would be interested in li'l old harmless us piece.

Clip from the movie:

http://www.variety.com/graphics/video/Jesus_Camp_Clip_300.wmv

Becky Fischer is in the last minute... She. Is. Scary.

Becky claims that "President Bush has added credibility to being a Christian."

<snip>

A mother helps her children with homework and informs them that, "Global warming is not going to happen. Science doesn't prove anything."

Yeah, they're credible all right. :eyes:



The star of the film is Pastor Becky Fischer, who explains the startling mission of her "Kids on Fire" camp: "I want young people to be as committed to laying down their lives for the Gospel as they are in Pakistan." At the camp, the children are asked: "How many of you want to be those who will give up your life for Jesus?" Little hands shoot up from every direction. They are told: "We have to break the power of the enemy over the government." At one point, Becky yells: "This means war! Are you a part of it or not?" More little hands.

Mmmm, yes. Sieg Heil! :sarcasm:

with their spawn in tow.

:puke: