Do not forget to watch "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" tonight, 9 EST, on Discovery [View All]

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It's gonna be sure to raise more than just a few Christian eyebrows, although if they can dismiss the theory of evolution, I'm sure they'll come up with some good justification for dismissing the theories offered on this documentary tonight on the Discovery channel.

Leaning on Theory, Colliding With Faith

Creationists reject the theory of evolution. Religious pilgrims still line up for the Shroud of Turin. So it is unlikely that many Christians will lose sleep — let alone faith — because of “The Lost Tomb of Jesus” on the Discovery Channel tonight.

The documentary, which carries the seal of approval from its executive producer James Cameron (“Titanic”), has already caused some ado, however, with bold assertions that clash with conventional Christian doctrine. Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene and had a son, Judah, according to the filmmakers. And all three were laid to rest in a family tomb that is now buried deep beneath a Jerusalem apartment complex.

And, of course, the filmmakers’ claim that they identified the burial remains of Jesus of Nazareth — including traces of DNA — suggests that he was not bodily resurrected, after all.

Much more at: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/03/arts/television/03stan.html?ex=1330578000&en=8def379f0b45b716&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

I guess when archaeologists discovered this same tomb quite a number of years ago, they didn't know at the time that the inscription on one of the tombs in Jesus's family burial site, "Mariamene e Mara", is actually going to be proven tonight that it signifies none other than Mary Magdalene...and because of this, Mr. Jacobovici (from the documentary) concludes that the only other reason for them (Jesus and her) to be buried together is that they were man and wife!

I can't wait to hear the reactions of a few of my Catholic relatives & friends tomorrow. Should be something to behold!