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The Bobcast 462: Unpacking Turin
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Bob Cahill, a passionate podcaster and long-time believer in the Shroud of Turin’s authenticity, was deeply shaken when the 1988 carbon dating report concluded that the Shroud was a medieval forgery. The findings crushed his sense of wonder and faith in the relic's miraculous history, leaving him disillusioned for years. He often spoke about how the news felt like a personal betrayal, as the Shroud had been a symbol of mystery and divine connection for him. But fast forward to today, and the Shroud has been vindicated. New scientific methods, including advanced imaging and data analysis, have uncovered evidence that the 1988 testing was flawed and incomplete. The fabric's true age and the strange phenomena surrounding it have sparked a resurgence in belief. For Bob, this revelation has been nothing short of transformative, restoring his faith not just in the Shroud but in the power of truth to emerge, no matter how buried. It’s a personal victory, & he feels reinvigorated, like a chapter of his spiritual journey has come full circle.
500 episodes
Manage episode 477982941 series 2375360
Bob Cahill, a passionate podcaster and long-time believer in the Shroud of Turin’s authenticity, was deeply shaken when the 1988 carbon dating report concluded that the Shroud was a medieval forgery. The findings crushed his sense of wonder and faith in the relic's miraculous history, leaving him disillusioned for years. He often spoke about how the news felt like a personal betrayal, as the Shroud had been a symbol of mystery and divine connection for him. But fast forward to today, and the Shroud has been vindicated. New scientific methods, including advanced imaging and data analysis, have uncovered evidence that the 1988 testing was flawed and incomplete. The fabric's true age and the strange phenomena surrounding it have sparked a resurgence in belief. For Bob, this revelation has been nothing short of transformative, restoring his faith not just in the Shroud but in the power of truth to emerge, no matter how buried. It’s a personal victory, & he feels reinvigorated, like a chapter of his spiritual journey has come full circle.
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