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Why would this surprise anyone? Paul Blanshard documented many fake "holy" religious relics from articles of clothing, pieces of the crucifix, even several for
by morninglight 3y ago
Why would this surprise anyone?
Paul Blanshard documented many fake "holy" religious relics from articles of clothing, pieces of the crucifix, even several foreskins of the savior.
The religious con-artists have been plying their craft for a very long time.
Blanshard's 2nd edition can be downloaded as a pdf here:
https://ia600909.us.archive.org/2/items/AmericanFreedomAndCatholicPower/American%20Freedom%20and%20Catholic%20Power.pdf https://ia600909.us.archive.org/2/items/AmericanFreedomAndCa...
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- trilbyglens 3y agoSome say prostitution is the oldest trade, but forging christian relics might be nearly as old. People were forging relics almost before Jesus's body was cold.
- rickydroll 3y agoCrucifixion collectible collection, complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by Pontius Pilate himself.
- taylodl 3y agoThat made me smile! :)
- morninglight 3y agoAnd now they are on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=relic+true+cross&_sacat=0 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m... .