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flag A Kentucky pastor died after a rattlesnake bite during a church service, refusing medical care due to his faith, reigniting debate over snake handling in Pentecostalism.

flag Jamie Coots, a 42-year-old Kentucky pastor known for snake-handling religious services and appearances on National Geographic’s “Snake Salvation,” died after being bitten by a rattlesnake during a church event. flag He refused medical treatment, adhering to his belief in divine protection despite past injuries and witnessed fatalities. flag His death has renewed debate over the risks and religious justification of snake handling in certain Pentecostal communities.

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