This has nothing to do with being Christian or not as far as I know.
Geron,
Ruffian’s objections come from the same-old, same-old thinking that accuse Roman Catholics (and others) of “worshipping “ saints and relics. Because of his horror at this type of thing, he feels forced to take a stand against the Shroud of Turin, regardless of the evidence.
“This has nothing to do with being Christian or not as far as I know.”
Not according to some on this thread.
If you don’t believe the cloth bears the face of Jesus Christ, you’re doomed to Hell.