Jesus Camp

While the directors of Jesus camp tried to stay neutral towards their subjects, there are some points at which they seem to suggest that the evangelical Christians are extremist and cultish, and that the children have been brainwashed. Some shots, such as one girl runnint out into the rain and shouting that she had to touch 10 drops of rain ten times before she turned 10, would normally be interpreted as a child playing. However, in the context of the film she and her family appear superstitious and extremist. This strengthens the preconceptions that many viewers are likely to hold towards evangelical Christians. The directors also chose to focus on some of the less logical parts of the religion and camp. For example, although one evangelical mother revealed that she was a creationist, little explanation was given to explain her belief. This allows viewers to assume more easily that she and other evangelicals are ignorant. By focusing on the emotional aspects of the religion in scenes such as the speaking in tongues, the directors gave less credence to the Evangelical Christians.