Lately I've been watching a lot of documentaries. Bored of the typical Kate Hudson rom-com I'd usually hire out, I've turned to the geeky world of docos. One in particular I highly recommend; Jesus Camp. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady in 2006, it follows three young American children on their journey to finding salvation with the all mighty God, Jesus Christ. Tory, Levi and Rachel are Evangelical Christians and it's so intense that to me, it's like a whole new brand of religion. By the end of each sermon, these young kids are screaming, crying and praying in tongues. It's scary. Especially for someone like me who is in no way religious. 75% of homeschooled children in America are Evangelicals and learn from text books that attempt to reconcile young-earth creationism with scientific principals. Global warming isn't an issue and Harry Potter must burn in hell. There is such a military feel to each sermon, with the children dressed in army pants and face paint, dancing to Christian heavy metal that it does give the feeling that they're being 'brain washed'. What is good about this documentary is that it isn't judgemental. You get an insight into Evangelical Christian families lives, as radical as they are and it's just fascinating. Scary but fascinating.
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