The Best of Both Worlds

I'm tired of complaining. So lets take a different approach to Shultze today. In chapter 12 of his book "Understanding Evangelical Media" he talks about Christian theme parks and museums. Like everything else in this world there are good and bad sides of pretty much everything. Sure, some Christian theme parks or museums are corny and maybe over the top but there is good in them too. 

Probably if I was faced with the choice of Six Flags or a day at HLE (Holy Land Experience) I would choose Six Flags. But that doesn't mean I would never go to HLE. These them parks or museums would be a good place to take your kids where they can get a better picture of what bible times were like and a better understanding of some of the biblical stories. And heaven forbid, you could probably achieve some level of fun even if it is a Christian theme park. 

For the most part these museums and parks would not be that effective in reach the non - Christian world but would rather be focused to Christians. That is ok too. Not everything has to be evangelism focused. Maybe I want to enjoy a cheesy day with David and Goliath as I eat mannah and Silas' stew. What's so bad about that?

There is also room for improvement, as always, but lets leave that one for another day.