Snake Handling Pastor Won't Face Criminal Prosecution

A grand jury has decided not to indict Rev. Andrew Hamblin, who has been previously discussed in this blog.  In 2013 state wildlife agents seized about 50 venomous snakes, including copperheads and rattlesnakes, from his church.  The snakes are used in religious services in accordance with Mark 16:18.  Following seizure of the snakes, church members and others rallied round the pastor and called for the snakes to be returned to the church.  http://scott.wbir.com/news/news/634102-grand-jury-decides-not-indict-snake-handling-pastor