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.
Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
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Rank
#74 in 2006·#3862 overall
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Cast
Ted Haggard
Self
Crew
Heidi Ewing
Director
Rachel Grady
Director
Enat Sidi
Editor
Rachel Grady
Producer
Heidi Ewing
Producer
Popular Reviews
216 reviews
Patrick Jones
8.0★ · 04/18/26
Christians are the problem with the America.
Christians are the problem with the America.
Elliott Kelly
10.0★ · 04/01/26
If you watch this and find absolutely no issues or don't view what happens in this documentary as an affront to what Jesus stood for in the Bible you're a part of the problem.
If you watch this and find absolutely no issues or don't view what happens in this documentary as an affront to what Jesus stood for in the Bible you're a part of the problem.
Hannah
7.0★ · 03/30/26
I'm scared
I'm scared
hopePRO
7.0★ · 03/24/26
religious psychosis is one hell of a drug #iamscared
religious psychosis is one hell of a drug #iamscared