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Originally Posted By brotherdave Ok, getting 'somewhat' back on topic... Has anyone been here before? Is it worth going to? What I've seen on their website looks intriguing, and it appears very heavily themed, too. But, is it too "heavy-handed" when it comes to religion? We're thinking about possibly going here one day (if time permits) during our vacation in June. But, I don't necessarily want to be 'preached' to or have someone try to 'convert' me. We are Christian (Catholic), but, I'm hoping it is more educational in nature, as well as possibly fun at the same time.
Originally Posted By brotherdave ^^^"Fun" was a poor choice of words in my last sentence. I suppose I was trying to say that we would hope that a visit here would be educational and enlightening, but would also be somewhat entertaining, especially for children. We would like to visit here to possibly educate our son a little more on our religious beliefs, but, also to appreciate what this place has to offer.
Originally Posted By gmp919399 I've heard that it is very intriguing & also educatioanl.We are planning on a visit but not til our trip in December.If you do go in June please post a trip report =)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN HollyLand is a fiasco. I would not waste my time or money there again. Did it to please my mother, the religious monger she is, but I was honestly embarrased by the whole place. It reeks in commercialism and frankly... I was insulting they were using religion as a theme in this "park". It would be cheaper and more enjoyable if you attended mass and drop some money in the donation basket, if you are into religious causes and such.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I am not here looking to win many supporters. I happen to have a life & all the support I need surround me here in person not in cyber space look with a bunch of strangers .Once againI was simply asking a simple question & saw the answers going in a different direction never said they were rude answers just not to my original post is all. < a question posted is just that - it is the start of a thread-- if all you want is one answer and no other input, then my suggestion to use google is not rude either. And to suggest that those of us here have no other lives, is insulting at best. If you knew some of the people here you would know better. People here share their knowledge on various topics...so the suggestion you have received since to ignore other posts is your best option outside of google. Enjoy your life outside of here,I'm happy for you, but don't slam others who seek a little diversion from otherwise very full lives themselves.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I appreciate your input, TDLFAN. I was sort of concerned for those reasons you mentioned. Still, my wife would like to see this attraction, hoping it might help our son with his religious education, as well as show him some 'realistic', albeit VERY sanitized, views of ancient Jerusalem. His Catholic school teacher recommended visiting here when she learned of our upcoming trip.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros How much time does it take. It seems like it would either be the type of thing that would either take a very short ammount of time or a very long ammount of time. The concept seems interesting, but it also seems a little hard to take. I'm one of those people who is just plain bother by televangelists, and it seems to be the same sort of concept. Good in theory, bad in execution. I would be interested in going some time, but I really don't know if it would be my cup of tea.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>His Catholic school teacher recommended visiting here when she learned of our upcoming trip.<< That's funny. My mother who is also one of those feverish catholics herself, went in..saw and was unimpressed because in her opinion... it just didn't feel 'catholic-like' to her. But she is old school catholic so who cares... To me though...it was like religion was presented in a non-denominational way but I just don't care for this place at all, especially in light of my being who I am and being chastized by the churches of Earth for being... eer.. "different" or "special", whathave you... I am sure those who enjoy this type of religious activities would enjoy an afternoon there. Me? I've have better times in the confession booth... Anyways... FerretAfros...I think this place would normally take about 3 hrs to see give or take one.
Originally Posted By gmp919399 I can't wait to visit Holy Land as much as I've heard about it. I promise to take lots of pictures & to post a trip report of my every step of my visit.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN In honesty, I'd like for you to do that and give us your opinions and photos...since it's been a rather long time since I went, and I'd be interested to hear from someone who is into this type of religious activities.
Originally Posted By Labuda <--- Can just about guarantee she'd be in and out of Holy Land in less than 5 minutes if she ever entered. Just NO appeal whatsoever here.
Originally Posted By Labuda Nope, but I did drive by it on one trip when en route to or from the outlet malls when I got a bit lost because I failed to write down directions. lol Also, while I mostly don't mind organized religion, I do NOT appreciate "in your face" religion of ANY type. And I see a religious theme park as being "in your face" about it.
Originally Posted By DLG1992 actually Labuda I seen a website with great video footage of Holy Land & very much loved what I saw & know that I would be there more than 5 min.
Originally Posted By DLG1992 Wow it must be pretty amazingly powerful to bring up that type of emotion Labuda from just driving by
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hey that's wonderful^^^... More power to it. But I also understand where Labuda is coming from... No one who is into religion would want to feel like the topic is being fed down your throat. But if it is your cup of tea...by all means.. Knock yourself out and enjoy it.
Originally Posted By trailsend Do you really think the theme of the park would be to convert you? Seriously, I really wouldn't think so because I'm thinking it's just showing the history aspect of Jesus' life here on earth. Where he walked, performed the miracles, etc. I'm not being argumentative here, please don't take it that way ~ I'm just saying I don't see the park being "in your face". If you aren't interested in the life of Jesus here on earth, then, naturally, the park would not interest you.
Originally Posted By gmp919399 TRAILSEND...COULN'T OF SAID IT BETTER MYSELF...OBVIOUSLY I COULDN'T =)
