Christianity is not the only or the oldest religion but it has been influential in shaping Western Civilization. This is a fact that can be ascertained by touching the walls of beautiful cathedrals, by listening to music or by reading books. Watching listening to or acting in Christian play scripts can also help to establish the fact.

Mystery plays were quite popular in the Middle Ages. They were written and produced in order to inform audiences about biblical facts. Later, morality plays tended to instruct audiences about moral precepts. They were valuable in that they gave concrete form to abstract concepts of morality.

Although religious drama was popular at some times, at others it was seen as dangerously immoral. Puritanical Christians even closed down theaters at some times fearing that they would corrupt audiences. That fact that they went to such lengths does suggest that they recognized the power of drama.

Jesus conveyed many of His messages through parables. Some people thought that these were subversive, but others were convinced by the power of dramatic representations. In contemporary times film producers, screen writers and religious leaders recognize the effectiveness of drama as an educational tool. It appeals to the emotions and the mind.

Modern means of communication extend the methods that have been used over many centuries. Christianity probably did not have much to do with the inventions and proliferation of the Internet, but many people have been quick to see the value of communication technology in getting over religious messages through the age old methods of instruction through entertainment. This is as old as instinctive, and as natural as child behavior. Baby animals and young human beings all learn naturally in this way.

Individuals and groups who wish to engage in a production can now find many online resources to help them. There are sites that have data bases of plays that may be suitable for almost any purpose. Aspirant thespians can read through a script or summary, decide what they want and then purchase the right to produce the play after obtaining the number of scripts that they will need.

Various sites will allow browsers to look over what they want before purchasing. Information about scripts that will help browsers find what they want is available. For example, browsers can quickly choose scripts that indicate that require the right number of actors. Many other factors can be taken into account. A good website will provide information that will help intending producers to select appropriate scripts from the large corpus that is available.

The wide range and availability of Christian play scripts mean that producers need to select script that accord with their purposes. However, amid the diversity a few distinct points stand out. One important one is that entertainment and instruction go hand in hand. A message that is put over in an entertaining way has a far better chance of teaching important lessons than one that is dull and boring.