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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 2:57 am
(This post was last modified: May 31, 2012 at 2:57 am by FallentoReason.)
It goes to show that Mark 16:9 onwards is all made up. I've seen Christians drink 'deadly poisons' and they get drunk just like I would.
It's things like these that I don't understand. How is it possible for any Christian to take the Bible literally if there's direct evidence such as what you have provided and even the casual alcoholic drink that shows these supernatural aspects aren't real?
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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 5:40 am
If someone hadn't sold him snake oil in the first place.
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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 6:02 am
Ssssh, natural selection is at work.. leave them to it...
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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 6:39 am
Darwin award!
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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 6:43 am
I am going to start a thread now that you mention "Darwin Award".
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RE: Snake handler dies at 44
May 31, 2012 at 5:28 pm
People who handle poisonous snakes and drink poison do not understand their scriptures and test God. The LORD said not to test Him. Bad things can happen.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.