Beliefnet sent me “The Praise Baby” collection, a “fun, interactive video” with worship music “that provides a nurturing environment for baby’s spirit and mind.” It’s published by DeepMedia.com.

Hmmm. Sadly, this video is not too deep.

On the DVD, you’ll see film clips of adorable babies, flowers, waterfalls, lambs, fawns, and other pretty sights. The musical accompaniment includes ditties like “We Bow Down,” and “Here I Am to Worship.”

It’s all harmless until realize that the promotional material claims that the DVD will “actively engage your baby’s spirit and mind, stimulating early learning in the areas of tactile, cognitive, social, emotional, and most importantly spiritual development.”

Nell Minow, a.k.a. Movie Mom of Yahoo’s MovieMom.com, recently wrote a piece debunking the value of this kind of screen material for kids under two. Her reporting is exquisite, so read what she has to say here. Then I don’t have to be the ornery one, or look remotely sacrilgeous.