Reddit reviews Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia

I've read a book about snake handlers on Sand Mtn, AL. Salvation on Sand Mountain .
Good read. I've never been in a service with snakes but a couple of times I've been in a service when people were speaking in tongues. Not my thing.

Is it https://www.amazon.com/Salvation-Sand-Mountain-Redemption-Appalachia/dp/0306818361 ?

From the top positive review of the book:

"Upon the alter of the church, many practice the art for years before finally being bitten that last time that leads to a painful death."

As "exhilarating" such a "test of faith" may be, it's an extrabiblical practice hung on the peg of a misreading of Mark 16, which has lead to unnecessary, costly deaths.

If you haven't already, you should check out Salvation on Sand Mountain. It's an excellent book by a journalist from Alabama detailing his experiences with snake-handling churches.

I was a bit surprised when I read the title. I assumed it would be in Alabama where the snake-handlers are. Salvation on Sand Mountain is incredible and frightening if you haven't read it (https://www.amazon.com/Salvation-Sand-Mountain-Redemption-Appalachia/dp/0306818361)

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Edit: Really? Downvotes?Do you support snake handlers? Are you insane?