If I had to compare "Blankets"and the documentary "Jesus Camp", I would say they both speak on the subject of Religion mainly focusing on Christians. "Jesus Camp" focuses on a camp of Christians and they discuss how they believe they should act and be trained so they can be a "example christian". I use this term because basically in all reality no one is really a example christian because they point out the flaws in how these people go about their religion. They make their religion look more of a group of people in a secret society, where as religion should be about the freedom to express who and what you believe in. It seems as if they are brain washing these children to be certain ways based on what they believe and the children can not decide for their selves what they want to do and be.In "Blankets", Craig goes to the same type of bible camp and they display the same type of values and flaws. They are forced to know and recite bible scriptures. One of his camp mates even makes fun of him for still reading the bible because he says their forced to read it enough. The camp in the comic is basically just like the one described in the documentary "Jesus Camp", because people are forcing kids to relate to religions based on what they believe in. When in all reality it should be the kids choices to learn and believe in who and whatever they want to.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Blog #5
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There are extremists within Christianity as well as hypocrites. You refer to an "example Christian". These people do exist, and you can see it by their words and actions. I have seen people go through so many hurdles that you'd think would shake their faith, but it only strengthened them. Diagnosed with tumors one appointment, completely healed the next appointment. These people truly love one another and would donate their wages to people in need. These people are the "example Christians" that should be admired and respected.
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