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Holiness Serpent Handling
03:48 - 06:44 (02:56)
People who handle snakes religiously do it through total and complete faith, a practice known as holiness serpent handling. The handling of snakes in this way is rarely seen in person but considered a sacred act for the participants.
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The podcast discusses the dangerous religious tradition of snake handling, expressing concern for the safety of those who partake in it, but also acknowledging the longstanding American principle of religious freedom.
03:48 - 04:59 (01:11)
Religion
Summary
The podcast discusses the dangerous religious tradition of snake handling, expressing concern for the safety of those who partake in it, but also acknowledging the longstanding American principle of religious freedom.
ChapterHoliness Serpent Handling
EpisodeSelects: How Snake Handlers Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about the tight secrecy kept around the practice of holiness serpent handling until 2014, and the experiences of those who handle snakes religiously in this religious tradition.
05:00 - 06:44 (01:44)
Religion
Summary
Learn about the tight secrecy kept around the practice of holiness serpent handling until 2014, and the experiences of those who handle snakes religiously in this religious tradition.