The camp Jesus Camp brings in youngsters and explains the values of God. The kids are taught to be devout Christians. However I think that the film Jesus Camp actually portrays the camp in a negative way. Near the beginning of the film we listen to a radio talk show host who explains how the Jesus Camp is far too radical. He states that these kids are apathetic and too close minded on issues such as global warming and other social controversies. A radio caller calls in and agrees with the talk show host. He even goes on to say that the organization even makes Christians look bad. Throughout the film Becky Fisher lets the viewers know that she is disappointed in the decisions that the government has been making such as legalization of abortion and outlawing prayer in school. In interviews with the kids it seems that Becky has been successful in attempting to have the kids place God at the top of their priorities. I think the sermons are what portray the camp in a negative light the most. Some of the kids cry towards the end. This makes the camp seem too harsh. Becky also seems to be accusing more than preaching. Sometimes it even seems that Becky makes God seem more like a judge or a boss rather than a father figure. She talks about sin and how sin is everywhere. This seems to put a sense of fear into the kids. It seems the film is trying to portray the camp as overly radical. Throughout the film we hear clips of the talk radio hosts opinion on Jesus Camp, all of which seem to be negative. The radio host does state that he is a devout Christian, yet doesn’t agree with some of the processes of the camp. This tells the audience that the filmmakers are not bashing Christianity in any way. They just aren’t comfortable with a few aspects of the camp.

Man now that I think about it I really don’t think I have one single method of writing. I guess it depends on the assignment. If it is a big research paper I will probably first gather all the information I can get and write it down on paper. Then I will probably try to merge all the ideas and give it a nice flow to it. It seems college professors really like thesis statements. It is like a secret ingredient that they just can’t seem to get enough of. Often times it seems that getting started writing a paper can be the most difficult task. I also have to admit that I finish things at the last minute no matter how big or small the assignment is. Many times I overestimate the writing assignment when it is first given. I tell my friends how I don’t have time to work out, throw around the football, or do anything. However then I start writing the paper… and I go to the other extreme. I realize it is not that bad and actually underestimate the tediousness of the assignment. Then I find myself typing information the night before the paper is due. For less demanding papers I usually free write. Sometimes I will put some music on but I have come to find out that music leads to procrastinating. If I listen to an upbeat song I get too pumped up but if I listen to something nice and melodic I might fall asleep especially if I am writing the paper at 2 am. One of the biggest problems I have are run on sentences because when I have one idea it sometimes builds on another and sometimes it is hard to split them apart and I just don’t feel like correcting it. One of the lamest things I do is I type my papers single spaced first. For example a 6 page double spaced paper doesn’t seem much compared to a 3 page single spaced paper. It is quite the thrill just watching the paper explode whenever you make it double spaced. It is like catching a foul ball at a baseball game! You guys should try it sometime!