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Steelrolled

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6. As a Christian, I never really got the fascination

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2021, 07:53 PM

Feb 2021

with relics like this. Maybe because I doubted their authenticity, but also because looking at these old objects doesn't seem that interesting.

BBC had a recent program on Medieval Pilgrimage where they discuss how these relics were used to attract pilgrims.

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...they decided against conducting similar tests on the supposed remains of St. Philip. SledDriver Feb 2021 #2

Gotta sell them tickets, man. Iggo Feb 2021 #5

Why conduct tests... PJMcK Feb 2021 #3

Let me guess edhopper Feb 2021 #4

As a Christian, I never really got the fascination Steelrolled Feb 2021 #6