In 2004, Reverend Dwayne Long, a Pentecostal preacher from Virginia, delivered what would be his final sermon during a serpent-handling service. The controversial religious practice involves handling venomous snakes to demonstrate faith and divine protection, based on a literal interpretation of biblical scripture. During the ceremony, Reverend Long was bitten by a rattlesnake. In keeping with his belief that seeking medical attention would show a lack of faith, he refused treatment despite the
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In 2004, Reverend Dwayne Long, a Pentecostal preacher from Virginia, delivered what would be his final sermon during a serpent-handling service. The controversial religious practice involves handling venomous snakes to demonstrate faith and divine protection, based on a literal interpretation of biblical scripture. During the ceremony, Reverend Long was bitten by a rattlesnake. In keeping with his belief that seeking medical attention would show a lack of faith, he refused treatment despite the
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