Here is the link for the article that I used..
http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1110/p06s01-wome.html
The article “A Theme Park for the Holy Land” by Ilene Prusher brought to my attention the desire of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to change the Holy Land into a Christian theme park. It would consist of a Holy Bible Garden with plants mentioned in the New Testament, a Sea of Galilee Amphitheater, a Christian Experience Auditorium, a multimedia center, and an online broadcast center for religious leaders to address their followers at home. Hiking trails will also be created on the paths where Jesus walked. The creators want it to be a place where visitors “can touch the Bible.”
I disagree with the creation of the theme park. The reason people go to the Holy Land is to feel closer to Jesus. They can walk in his footsteps and relive his experiences in a way. Travelling this journey helps the pilgrim connect with Jesus. In order to truly have this experience, the land should be left as unchanged as possible. If I were to go to the Holy Land, I would not to have the land changed by the creation of tourist attraction. In my opinion, the Holy Land is not a tourist attraction. It is a holy place that needs to be revered.
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