Benjamin Purnell and the House of David envisioned a "Paradise on Earth" characterized by a blend of religious fervor and earthly pleasures. They believed in an eternal life of the body, free from death, sickness, and old age, living together in a utopian community. This paradise was to be a physical place, with grand mansions, orchards, vineyards, and an amusement park, Eden Springs, offering entertainment and leisure activities like baseball games, music, and dancing.
This vision starkly contrasts with traditional Christian values. While Christianity emphasizes spiritual salvation and the afterlife, the House of David focused on the material world and the body's eternal life. Their lifestyle, which included communal living, celibacy, and a focus on physical beauty, seemed to contradict their claim of preparing for the Second Coming. The contradictions between their teachings and actions, such as their popular amusement park and Benjamin's relationships with young women, raised questions about the sincerity of their religious beliefs.