SNAKE-HANDLING PREACHER DIES AFTER SNAKE BITE

[roadkill5000]

A snake-handling preacher from Southwest Viginia, USA, has died after being bitten by a rattlesnake during an Easter Service. The preacher refused medical treatment, and died in his home.



Original Source: http://www.wbir.com/News/news.asp?ID=17811

 

[moses]

This is not the first time, read a story similar to this last year. Also saw a news report on them. They go out and catch wild snakes and even have kids handle them.
Moses

 

[dobermanmick]

Hes Not the sharpest tool in the shed

 

[Greebo]

Preachers use snakes now. I havent been to church for a while...things must of changed.

 

[Hickson]

Some people are real nutters. I liked this bit:

While it's a misdemeanor to handle deadly snakes in Virginia, County Sheriff Gary Parsons says its unlikely charges will be filed in the death of Reverend Long.

A wise choice considering the reverend is dead.

Hix

 

[dobermanmick]

The religion claims only a few thousand followers

suprise suprise

 

[Fuscus]

There are snake-handlers and then there a people who handle snakes, properly.

 

[africancichlidau]

And then there are preachers or in this case, ex-preachers

 

[Fuscus]

And then there are preachers or in this case, ex-preachers

thou shall not bite - ouch
thou shall not bite - ouch
thou shall not bite - ouch

 

[Parko]

''O Father who bites with venom,
Taipan be thy name''
Hey I could be a priest! :twisted:

 

[nuthn2do]

Reverend Long leaves behind a wife, five children, and two grandchildren.

Maybe if they used eastern browns Darwinian gene pools like this would become less likely :wink:

 

[Slateman]

I must join church. I am missing all of the fun.

 

[Hickson]

''O Father who bites with venom,
Taipan be thy name''
:twisted:

ROFLMAO Parko!

Hix

 

[earthmother]

LOL!!!! Comments are funny.

Maybe they were thinking of arresting the snake Hix.

It won't help his church get numbers up, because he can't do it again to keep them entertained. Silly one time tricks. lol

MM



The expression "only in America- - -" springs to mind.

 

[Greebo]

Maybe they were thinking of arresting the snake Hix.

The snake would just hire Johnny Cochrane and get off.

 

[earthmother]

OJ all over again.

MM


What do you mean Deep Purple suck? lol

 

[luke]

i think they belive god will save them from the toxins
are people this stupid by choice ?

 

[Nicole]

Save me Jeebas!