Sunday night, a preacher known for his snake handling, died from a venomous snakebite. He refused to go to the hospital or even get medical help once the police arrived at his house. The practice of snake handling is based on the idea that if you are a true believer you will not be bit. His congregation is known for dancing around with snakes in their hands as music plays. The snake that bit him was a rattlesnake.
I have an awful fear of snakes so the concept of handling them to show your faith in God is completely crazy to me. The irony behind the cause of his death with the core of his belief is not lost on me and as sad as it is that he passed away, the fact that he refused medical help makes me feel like he thought he was unworthy in some way. Regardless, I hope he rests in peace and that his congregation will find a safer way to show their heavenly devotion.
http://news.yahoo.com/snake-handling-preacher-dies-kentucky-being-bit-snake-215804103.html
Casey Lampert- 4th period
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