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Church Skit Sparks Controversy Over Kids' VBS | Lexington News
A viral Vacation Bible School skit from Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington, featuring kids chanting as adults “shoot” a devil with airsoft guns, sparked outrage and debate over whether such violent imagery is appropriate for children. While Pastor Dewayne Walker defended the decades-old “good vs. evil” theme and apologized for any offense, critics—including a seminary professor—warned the spectacle could traumatize kids and alienate families, raising urgent questions about how churches should teach spiritual lessons without crossing into harmful symbolism. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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