True, as Kevin says, the controversy over the age of the Shroud of Turin goes on, but probably largely because the believers don't want to let it go. However, the question remains:   if it actually is Christ's burial sheet, how did it get to Turin, Italy? Did some crusader or pilgrim bring it back? And if so, why didn't we hear about it until just recently?

And here's the killer question: without a mug-shot to compare it with, how do we know that it's Jesus? Maybe it's one of the two thieves. Or Peter, who, as the story goes, was crucified in Italy. Or some unknown person who never made it into print at all.

Once again the disclaimer in small print:   don't anybody assume from what I say about this that you know what my actual religious beliefs are, if any. When I figure it out, I'll let you know.

Don Firth