Snake Handling Easter Service in WSJ

[Bro. Robbins]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Well ok, we should be cordial, yes, but I have serious issue with it. Like I do with praying to the saints, defication of Mary, and the Book of Mormon.

Having known some of these folks, it can turn into idolatry really fast for some. There are some that the act, and sensationalism of the snake handling becomes more important than the Lord and living for the Lord. That's why one of the old timers told me, that many of the churches went to only handling the snakes on special occasions.... so that the people didn't get fixed on the snakes.

For those that I have met that do this in balance, and it's only one small aspect of their expression of their faith, I have much less issue than the ones that turn it into idolatry.

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

Having known some of these folks, it can turn into idolatry really fast for some. There are some that the act, and sensationalism of the snake handling becomes more important than the Lord and living for the Lord. That's why one of the old timers told me, that many of the churches went to only handling the snakes on special occasions.... so that the people didn't get fixed on the snakes.

For those that I have met that do this in balance, and it's only one small aspect of their expression of their faith, I have much less issue than the ones that turn it into idolatry.

There is absolutely nothing about the practice that could called BALANCE.

Anyone who practices snake handling or poison drinking is so far removed from anything the bible would call balanced.

Anyone who practices this or is intrigued by this is unbalanced, to say the least.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

There is absolutely nothing about the practice that could called BALANCE.

Anyone who practices snake handling or poison drinking is so far removed from anything the bible would call balanced.

Anyone who practices this or is intrigued by this is unbalanced, to say the least.

I would agree - that is why I equate it to honoring the book of Mormon, and praying to dead saints.

I am not saying that God may not protect them in their foolishness (cause he has done that for me before).