Religion tends to bring out the best and the worst of people.  After watching Bill Maher’s new documentary Religulous this weekend, this fact has never been more obvious.  In the film Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor praises religion for it’s ability to soften the edges of humanity.  But with the good comes the bad, and in some cases the most horrifying insanity imaginable.

With snake-handling preachers and tear-stained children speaking in tongues, the soft edges can become a bit hard to recognize.  But as you will see in these five video clips, evangelical craziness can be  gruesomely exciting to watch and cause you to shrill with terror.

The Top 5 Most Terrifying Religu-licious Freakshows After the Jump

#5. Holy Ghost Terrorizing Christians in a Church

Not sure if the preacher is speaking Spanish in this one, but I think it’s fair to say that speaking in tongues is a universal language.

#4. The Magic of Benny Hinn

It’s been awhile since I have seen or heard anything of the great Benny Hinn.  I imagine he’s been called out for being the fraud that he is and well… that can’t be good for business.  But back in the day, this white-haired, self-proclaimed proclaimed prophet could really stir up some havoc in his congregation.

#3.  The Crazy Brazilian Preacher Girl

The first time I saw this clip, my skin crawled like I was seeing Hitler speak for the first time… if Hitler was a 7 year-old, screaming Brazilian girl.

#2.  Brainwashing – From Jesus Camp

If you haven’t seen Jesus Camp, you must… just be sure to allow yourself a couple of days to spend in the fetal position with a brillo pad, some anti-bacterial soap and a cold shower.

#1. Snake Handlers Church Service

What could possibly be more unsettling than watching a group of West Virginian hillbillies worship the lord in song, snakes in hand, through the eye of a cellphone camera?