BIS 366 Serpent Handling: A Perspective (3 Pages 1452 Words)

To Christians, the Bible is the Word of God. From its interpretation they can model their lives to its translated teachings in the belief that eternal life awaits those who live according to it. Each religious sect of Christianity interprets the bible in different ways, to Signs Followers, the Bible is not left up to interpretation. For members of this unique sect, it is to be taken in the most literal form. One passage in particular is at the core of their very beliefs. The passage is from the King James version of the Book of Mark 16: 17-18: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they...