From reader anon:
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I am absolutely stunned to see this article's subject, namely, the Jewish researcher's picture.

As a person Jewish by birth but early in life, taking Jesus Christ into my heart and later baptized, I grew up in Reform Judaism. I have had some exposure to Orthodox, Conservative, Jewish Renewal branches of Judaism. I have attended and been member at a handful of different churches, over many years. I am a generally literate and well-read, modern individual.

I have never, I mean, never, NEVER, seen a Jewish man with the peaceful, serene face of this researcher. I am truly stunned upon seeing this new, brand new, and different face and attitude on this Jewish man.

No haughtiness, no arrogance, no superior attitude.

Complete openness. Peacefulness. Joy.

These may be rare traits in general. But I have seen such here and there in my life.

But not ever, EVER, on a Jewish person's face.

A stunning article and picture. A testament to the truth of the Turin Shroud. And to Jesus Christ.

P.S. His website https://www.shroud.com is factual, very complete, and inspiring through the highly documented facts. No pictures of Mr. Schwortz at all. Modest. Very sincere and impressive.
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From reader C.:
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It doesnt really matter if it is real or not. And its probably not possible to prove either way. The teachings are the only thing that are important. And those truths are hidden. Better to focus on that. The past and future are illusions that dont exist. You can only experience them with a train of thought. Living in the past and future keeps us locked in this matrix of illusion. The shround is a diversion.
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MrF responds:
I see your point, but there are those do not even believe Jesus existed, or even that there is a God. Anything that can make them reconsider their position is more than a diversion. That is why I post things like this and stories of inexplicable miracles, near death experiences, etc.

From reader L.:
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Hi Mr. F.
Love the sentiment of this lady. Cobra's last interview addresses this and he says 13th or 14th century. He says, and who can argue this, every church, community, political figure, etc. wanted relics of Christianity. I don't know but that does make sense. Sure would love the Shroud to be true though.
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MrF responds:
I certainly don't take what Cobra says as gospel (and certainly not Gospel). I sometimes read Cobra, but most of what he says has to be handled very carefully, in my opinion. And, consider his chosen sobriquet. How far is "cobra" from "serpent"? I imagine he has a benign explanation for using this name, but it is what it is.