Fred is a special case, to be sure. It’s more like an extortion ring than a church. They try to stir up trouble so they can sue. Multiple lawyers in the group. Nothing remotely like real PB folks.
BTW, I hung out with the PBs for a while. No snake handling. No exorcism. A great deal of Bible, though, and their own unique version of succession direct from the apostle Paul. And wonderful singers too. No musical instruments allowed. I don’t know who your snake handlers were, but I’d bet a fair sum they weren’t classic PBs.
>> PBs... No snake handling. No exorcism. A great deal of Bible, though
Yes, and around here they’re into foot washing, but no snakes. I think foot washing is about as “strange” as it gets. (Except for those who believe that taking the word of God literally is strange.)
Of course, washing *my* feet might be a tad more dangerous than handling a rattlesnake. Wear a mask. :-)