Debut of 'Holy Land' Theme Park Clouded by Religious Controversy. /
Luisa Yanez.
- Knight-Ridder, 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 24. Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Debut of 'Holy Land' Theme Park Clouded by Religious Controversy, Feb. 5, 2001; pp. 1A+.
"Fun, not controversy, is what usually comes to mind when a new theme park opens in Orlando. But today's [Feb. 5, 2001] unveiling of The Holy Land Experience, a Christian-flavored 'living Biblical museum,' is stirring concern in the Jewish community and prompting charges of 'stealing souls' and First Amendment trampling." (MIAMI HERALD) This article examines the polemics surrounding this park, the inspiration of a Messianic Jew, which many fear will attempt to convert Jews to Christianity.
1522-3256;
Amusement parks. Christianity and other religions--Judaism.