Snake handling preacher dies from snakebite

Started by SteveG1988, February 17, 2014, 04:50:07 PM

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SteveG1988

February 17, 2014, 04:50:07 PM  
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Brandon

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February 17, 2014, 04:55:19 PM  
Define irony.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton, "Game of Thrones"

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"

Indyroads

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February 17, 2014, 10:25:10 PM  
It really is a shame. However the bible has been the most misinterpreted and sometimes misunderstood book in the world. To take  one scripture (Mark 16:18) out of context the way that the snake handlers do has proved to be fatal. While I do admire the faith of this man of God, i do not share his bravery when it comes to snakes, you wont find me handling any. May God rest his soul.

This is the nature of proof-texting. one cannot simply take a verse from the bible and make it say whatever they want it to say. In careful study of the bible we must look at the context of the passage of scripture as a whole as well as the setting, historical context and intended audience. We must not be cavalier about God's divine protection of the saints.
And a highway will be there;
    it will be called the Way of Holiness;
    it will be for those who walk on that Way.
The unclean will not journey on it;
    wicked fools will not go about on it.
Isaiah 35:8-10 (NIV)

Alps

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February 17, 2014, 10:27:07 PM  
Admin note - this board specifically disallows discussion of religion. Though an interesting topic, this is not the proper forum for it.
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