Kentucky pastor defends viral video showing mock firing squad in front of children
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The pastor at a Baptist church in Kentucky decried the spread of “misinformation” after his house of worship drew criticism over a viral video showing staff members leading a mock firing squad in front of a group of children. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The video, posted on Reddit, shows men in military-style costumes marching down the center aisle at Mt.
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Main Idea: A Kentucky pastor defended a viral video from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church that showed a mock firing squad in front of children, saying it was part of long-running Vacation Bible School skits.
Key Points:
- Pastor Dewayne Walker said the clip was being misread and called the online backlash “misinformation.”
- The video showed costumed church staff marching down the aisle, pretending to shoot a person in black, while children chanted nearby.
- Walker said the church has used “good versus evil” skits for more than 30 years and said this one was meant to show “killing the Devil.”
- Moms Demand Action and many Reddit users criticized the scene as disturbing and unsafe for children.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The church video may frighten children and deepen public concern about gun-like scenes in safe spaces, hurting trust in churches and community groups.
Positive Impact
Moms Demand Action’s criticism may push churches and parents to set clearer safety rules for youth events.
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