Viral Video Shows Priest Slapping Baby During Baptism
A video posted on Reddit showing
a priest slapping a baby during a baptism is shocking viewers and
garnering attention. The video clip shows a French priest attempting to
comfort a crying baby at a baptism ceremony. But 24 seconds into the
video, the priest smacks the child on the cheek, eliciting louder cries
and a gasp from the person filming. A man standing behind the child,
who’s suspected to be the baby’s father, is also seen looking shocked at the priest’s
actions and shortly afterward begins to grab the child away from the
priest. The priest doesn’t let go though, continuing to grasp the
child’s head as the father pulls him away before the video abruptly
ends. Internet users are confused, worried and appalled at the priest’s
actions, with one person writing, “That was uncalled for.” READ MORE