[Protagoras]

Until something uncontrovertable comes along, I will remain firmly on the side of those that say its the longest running hoax in history.

Just curious, what kind of proof would convince you that the shroud is not a hoax? Not that it's the burial cloth of Jesus, but that it's not a hoax?

I mean, questions remain like, who did this, when did they do this, what was their purpose? Was it a conspiracy? Why did it have to be a hoax? Why not a natural process of some kind from some body?

Like I said, just curious.

[Badeye]

"Just curious, what kind of proof would convince you that the shroud is not a hoax? Not that it's the burial cloth of Jesus, but that it's not a hoax?"

Given the results from various tests already conducted on this artifact, I don't think there is any way to convince me this is "real" as described by those that believe.

That said, I will always consider anything "new" offered, but as it stands right now, there is nothing to demonstrate this cloth is old enough to be anything beyond a "hoax".

Perhaps "hoax" is too strong a word....which is something to consider as well. Bottom line is the evidence offered to date concerning this doesn't hold up to forensic evaluation.