The latest American spiritual contribution to our contemporary culture - Disney World meets the Holy Land for the estimated 50 million tourists trekking to Florida on pop culture pilgrimages. USAToday has an article.
What better place to locate it than Orlando? The Land of glitzy, overpriced, make-believe? Ah, but there looks to be trouble in paradise.
Of course, there’s shopping galore with:
“The Shofar Shop
Inside, near the Jerusalem Model A.D. 66, you can shop for jewelry, educational posters, books, teaching materials, CDs, DVDs, clothing, sculptures, art prints, gifts, and much more.
Ex Libris Book Shoppe
Inside The Scriptorium, browse through Bibles, reference and study materials, biographies, lithographs, unique fine gifts, art, and children’s items.
The Old Scroll Shop
At the heart of the Jerusalem Street Market, this shop teems with gifts and olive wood from Israel, pottery, clothing, books, DVDs, souvenirs, postcards, and more.
KidVenture Tradepost
Shop for your youngest travelers from among books, games, videos, toys, puppets, stuffed animals, and more.”
The only thing lacking is Jesus with the whip, overturning this gaudy spectacle. God help us. No wonder more and more Christians are leaving the traditional church looking for authentic worship and fellowship …
Bob
Fides Quaerens Intellectum
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Bob Pratico
Fides Quaerens Intellectum
(my Sojourn blog)
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