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From: John Cartmell <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] NY Times article on "Jesus" DNA
Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:24:52 +0000 (GMT)
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On 03 Mar, <> wrote:
> > As the shroud is medieval how would obtaining
> > DNA from it help with any religious enquiry?

> I guess you are right. I have not looked at the evidence recently.
> Aren't there still literally millions of people who believe
> the Shroud of Turin belongs to Jesus of Nazareth?

They are happy to accept that the DNA is Jesus' and that the Y-DNA is not
Earthly sourced. You either accept the miracle in full or reject it. Half and
half doesn't make sense.

--
John

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