Christianity does not stand or fall on the authenticity or otherwise of the shroud. The New Testament is enough evidence.
The issue I have with the shroud is that it represents a 2D image as if the shroud would be completely flat, like photo paper…if the shroud were had been wrapped in a 3D body, when you unwrapped it and layer it flat, the 3D image would begin to warp, spread, widen as the shroud is flattened. You would tell that the image is still a person, but it would look more disfigured.
“ Christianity does not stand or fall on the authenticity or otherwise of the shroud. The New Testament is enough evidence.‘
I understand.
And please don’t take this the wrong way.
But then, the Shroud isn’t for you.
Many people have strong, unwavering faith. God Bless them.
Some of us go back and forth. Many are tempted. Faith is tested, constantly; when a Church is built, the devil pitches a tent across the street. I read once, and I am not saying this is dogma/Truth (but I buy it), that if demons weren’t invisible the sky would be darkened by them.
And there are those who are atheist or agnostic, but embrace free will and the pursuit of “why.”
The Shroud is for them; it stands as a beacon. Or, to use current syntax…
Society: There isn’t God; there is only science.
The Shroud: hold my beer….
I am glad Jesus left us The Shroud. Indeed, I am unaware of anyone saying “yea, I became an atheist because of the Shroud and that carbon dating” (which came from the patched piece of cloth).
Christianity does not stand or fall on the authenticity or otherwise of the shroud.
True, but Catholicism does. I've never figured out why Catholics are so hung up over this. Bible believers don't need shrouds, idols, rosaries or etc.