An electrifying baptism...

[PinkUnicorn]

Texas Pastor Electrocuted During Baptism

WACO, Texas - A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside his church Sunday morning after adjusting a nearby microphone while standing in water, a church employee said.

The Rev. Kyle Lake, 33, was stepping into the baptistery as he reached out for the microphone, which produced an electric shock, said University Baptist Church community pastor Ben Dudley.

Water in a baptistery usually reaches above the waist, said Byron Weathersbee, interim university chaplain at Baylor University.

Obviously someone thought that 'electricity is only a theory' - I mean, it could explain why one would stand in water and fiddle with a mic connected to a 1000W stereo.

[Phentex]

1. I think it's an example of survival of the fittest.

What an awful thing for people to witness. But ya know, I guess "he died doing what he loved..."

[Zenlitened]

2. Can you imagine the horror of looking on as this happened?

I think there may be a lot of people out there tonight with grave doubts about the "jesus' footprints in the sand" idea that many religionists employ.

And I can tell you from experience, "god's reasons are mysterious" isn't much of a comfort when you've experienced a trauma. Hope they get proper help in dealing with this.

[salvorhardin]

3. I've just got to say...

I posted this on my site on the 30th. Gaging by the search strings used to reach my site in the log files, dead pastors are a very popular topic.

[Kolesar]

4. Since all of you aren't "coming back"

Make sure your basement, garage, kitchen, and bathrooms all have GFI receptacles. Throw away any frayed extension cords. Have all of your receptacles "checked" for bad grounds or reversed wiring. Have an electrician fix up any bad-looking wiring.

Then come back and chat with me about inanities like tv shows or silly things the cat does. I appreciate the company.