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For some, the Shroud of Turin represents a mysterious relic. For others, it’s evidence for the Resurrection.

Who is this author addressing? It must be unbelievers. Mysterious? What is mysterious about the Crucifix? And why try to make it so. It's was the most valuable gift ever given. It's the foundation of our faith - and there is no mystery in it.

A Christian does not need evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus! Like Thomas, wouldn't believe until he saw it w/his own eyes. 'Blessed are they that have not seen and yet believe'. Are Christians doubting Thomas'? They can't be - that would be doubting the very Word of God and the Crucifixion, the very basis of our Christianity.

Whether the Tourin is real or fake, does it make a difference in your faith? Would anyone stop believing that Jesus died so they may have eternal life w/The Father, if this was a fake? Is one's faith so weak, that it somehow hangs on needing something visible as 'proof'?

If one needs proof they cannot possibly have a personal relationship with The Father and that is the reason why He created us - for fellowship with HIM.

[RobbyS]

The Lord chose to “prove” His identity to the Apostles by rising from the dead.
Their “faith” was based on an actual, physical encounter with Him. Our own faith comes from our acceptance of their testimony. Could not the Lord, in a like manner, have chosen to leave his this physical evidence to strength our faith, just as he did for Thomas? I still am not certain that the shroud covered Jesus, but the evidence is strong that it once was wrapped around a crucified man, and a Jewish man.