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Freak show or spiritual test? Book explores world of snake handlers
By Kimberly Winston — January 26, 2018
(RNS) — Author Julia Duin focuses on a new breed of snake-handling preachers — young and adept at using social media to attract attention.
‘Snake Salvation’ pastor won’t be charged with violating Tenn. law
By Bob Smietana — January 8, 2014
(RNS) A grand jury decided not to indict the Rev. Andrew Hamblin, star of the National Geographic television series “Snake Salvation," on charges of violating a state ban on possessing venomous snakes.
Serpent handler-TV star has a new cause: religious liberty
By Bob Smietana — November 12, 2013
(RNS) Tennessee wildlife regulations allow zoos to keep venomous snakes, but there is no provision for churches to have them. The Rev. Andrew Hamblin, co-star of the National Geographic series "Snake Salvation," says that violates his congregation’s religious liberty.
Young snake handlers grasp the power of faith
By Bob Smietana — June 5, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) While older serpent handlers were wary of outsiders, these younger believers welcome visitors and use Facebook to promote their often misunderstood -- and illegal -- version of Christianity. They want to show the beauty and power of their extreme form of spirituality. By Bob Smietana.
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