Snake Handlers in West Virginia

[Teenage Zombie]

I worked in local TV News for 40 years. Recently, I came across this series I edited early in my career about Christian worshipers who handle snakes as part of their religious practice.

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[underpants]

1. There used to be a snake place on the old West Virginia Turnpike

In a Quonset hut. My mother would never stop there.

[Teenage Zombie]

2. Wise woman.

[Kali]

3. they put their lives out for their faith

that is WAY more than the vast majority of "believers" are willing to do, especially the types that want to control other people.

I have a certain amount of respect for them.

[TexasBushwhacker]

6. Yeah, they don't go to the hospital if they're bitten either n/t

[Colgate 64]

4. Well, as the old Southern hymn says:

[Teenage Zombie]

5. Thank you.

That's great! Thanks for posting that!

[Colgate 64]

7. No problem. Glad you enjoyed it.