After scientific techniques and technologies have been developed and perfected at the atomic and molecular levels, we request that Pope Francis allow such minimally-invasive testing to be performed on the Shroud of Turin.
Since 1978, thousands of scientific tests and experiments have been performed on this famous burial cloth and its samples. Significantly, only one of these results - its medieval radiocarbon dating - is inconsistent with the Shroud’s authenticity as Jesus’ burial garment. Scientific techniques and technologies could be developed and perfected to test the Shroud at the molecular and atomic levels. Examining the cloth, its blood marks and other samples at these levels could not only prove that the radiocarbon dating attributed to the Shroud is inherently incorrect, but that an unprecedented event happened to the dead body of the crucified man wrapped inside of this burial cloth.
If atomic and molecular testing can be developed and perfected with control samples and linen cloths, we respectfully request that Pope Francis allow these new tests on the Shroud of Turin. These tests would not be limited to, but would include the new technologies summarized above and described in more detail in the book Test the Shroud and in articles throughout the www.testtheshroud.org website. These new tests would yield the most detailed information ever acquired from the cloth, while testing every explanation for the Shroud’s radiocarbon dating and image forming hypotheses that have been proposed.
Please note that your name and email address will be added electronically to the petition found on our website at testtheshroud.org. Thank you for your support.
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August 8, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. It is time for answers that science can finally provide.
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114 Comments
The Carbon 14 result should be reinvestigated.There is so much unsatisfactory controversy surrounding it. Why was a result obtained which linked the shroud to the Mediaeval period? Because of a repaired part being tested or because of additional radiation produced at the time of the resurrection?
Your Excellency, Testing this holy artifact may do little to convert sinners to faith, but will do much to strengthen and challenge followers of Christ throughout the world. Please consider allowing this testing to proceed. Thank you for hearing this petition.
New technology which is now available and which is more accurate is should be allowed to determine the shroud's date and authenticity, by which radiocarbon dating back in the 1970s was inadequate. This is a no-brainer for coming to a sound and logical conclusion for those who require this type of proof.
As a lifelong Catholic, I would like to have the benefit of the additional tests so that we might know, once and for all, if the Shroud of Turin is truly the burial cloth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I've seen the replica in Jerusalem at the Notre Dame Museum and even their replica is very powerful and moving. The Passion was real, these tests could help many who are lost.
Let's go, get this baby tested.
It’s time to do further testing. We have significant changes and upgrades in technology since the last serious investigation took place.
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After scientific techniques and technologies have been developed and perfected at the atomic and molecular levels, we request that Pope Francis allow such minimally-invasive testing to be performed on the Shroud of Turin.
Since 1978, thousands of scientific tests and experiments have been performed on this famous burial cloth and its samples. Significantly, only one of these results - its medieval radiocarbon dating - is inconsistent with the Shroud’s authenticity as Jesus’ burial garment. Scientific techniques and technologies could be developed and perfected to test the Shroud at the molecular and atomic levels. Examining the cloth, its blood marks and other samples at these levels could not only prove that the radiocarbon dating attributed to the Shroud is inherently incorrect, but that an unprecedented event happened to the dead body of the crucified man wrapped inside of this burial cloth.
If atomic and molecular testing can be developed and perfected with control samples and linen cloths, we respectfully request that Pope Francis allow these new tests on the Shroud of Turin. These tests would not be limited to, but would include the new technologies summarized above and described in more detail in the book Test the Shroud and in articles throughout the www.testtheshroud.org website. These new tests would yield the most detailed information ever acquired from the cloth, while testing every explanation for the Shroud’s radiocarbon dating and image forming hypotheses that have been proposed.
Please note that your name and email address will be added electronically to the petition found on our website at testtheshroud.org. Thank you for your support.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 4, 2016
August 8, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. It is time for answers that science can finally provide.
Reached 100 supporters
May 28, 2013
114 Comments
I respectfully suggest that the Roman Catholic Church owes it to humanity to allow the tests on the Shroud requested in this petition. Please consider it carefully and allow the tests. Surely, it is within the evangelizing mission of the Church to explore avenues that may promote hope in the Resurrection.
The Carbon 14 result should be reinvestigated.There is so much unsatisfactory controversy surrounding it. Why was a result obtained which linked the shroud to the Mediaeval period? Because of a repaired part being tested or because of additional radiation produced at the time of the resurrection?
Your Excellency, Testing this holy artifact may do little to convert sinners to faith, but will do much to strengthen and challenge followers of Christ throughout the world. Please consider allowing this testing to proceed. Thank you for hearing this petition.
New technology which is now available and which is more accurate is should be allowed to determine the shroud's date and authenticity, by which radiocarbon dating back in the 1970s was inadequate. This is a no-brainer for coming to a sound and logical conclusion for those who require this type of proof.
As a lifelong Catholic, I would like to have the benefit of the additional tests so that we might know, once and for all, if the Shroud of Turin is truly the burial cloth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I've seen the replica in Jerusalem at the Notre Dame Museum and even their replica is very powerful and moving. The Passion was real, these tests could help many who are lost.
Let's go, get this baby tested.
It’s time to do further testing. We have significant changes and upgrades in technology since the last serious investigation took place.
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I respectfully suggest that the Roman Catholic Church owes it to humanity to allow the tests on the Shroud requested in this petition. Please consider it carefully and allow the tests. Surely, it is within the evangelizing mission of the Church to explore avenues that may promote hope in the Resurrection.