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‘Shroud’ Doc, Book Bring Science and Faith Together

'The Shroud: Face to Face' explores an enduring mystery critical to western society

“The Shroud: Face to Face” has been a labor of love, driven by a desire to explore an artifact that beautifully straddles the line between science and faith.

The book and film of the same name invite us to embark on a thought-provoking journey that extends beyond the boundaries of our material world.

In a world where scientific skepticism and religious faith often seem at odds, my hope with “The Shroud: Face to Face” was to connect these seemingly disparate realms. In our current times, marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed a shift away from traditional religious practices, highlighting the perceived divide between science and faith.

However, my exploration uncovered a more nuanced relationship I couldn’t wait to share.

The Shroud of Turin Documentary: Face to Face

Drawing inspiration from the writings of Paul in Romans and the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, my aim with this book (and film) was to showcase that both the natural world and the realm of faith offer glimpses of an eternal source of beauty and light. Many eminent scientists have found solace in their faith throughout history, resulting in a harmonious coexistence of these two domains.

At the core of “The Shroud: Face to Face” lies the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, a cloth bearing an image believed to be that of Jesus Christ. While skepticism has often shrouded its authenticity, a trail of historical references presented a compelling case to challenge disbelief, from the Cloth of Edessa in 544 AD to Max Frei’s pollen study in 1978.

As the narrative delves into the scientific realm, I was eager to convey how the 1988 carbon testing, which initially seemed conclusive, left room for doubt upon subsequent findings. The details of the Shroud are astonishingly aligned with scriptural accounts of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, inviting viewers and readers to contemplate the profound implications.

With “The Shroud: Face to Face,” I aspired to break down the walls of skepticism and breathe life into timeless narratives. Faith transcends mere intellectual arguments; it serves as a guiding force for seekers on a profound journey. As John Paul II said, “The Shroud is a mirror of the Gospel… turns them to Him.”

In a world where objectivity can often be elusive, the Shroud baffles even the most rigorous scientific minds, leaving ample room for the metaphysical. This subject isn’t a mere compilation of facts; it’s an invitation to engage with a mystery beyond the material. With this work, I want to beckon readers and viewers to venture beyond empirical evidence, embracing a voyage of contemplation, reflection and faith.

Critics may argue that merging science and faith is inherently problematic, suggesting that the pursuit of objective truth could be compromised. They might assert that the Shroud’s enigma is best approached with a strictly scientific lens to maintain the investigation’s integrity.

However, I intended to present “The Shroud: Face to Face” as an expedition that guides us through the corridors of history, science, and faith, challenging us to transcend the divisions between these domains and embark on a holistic exploration.

This journey is not confined to the boundaries of material proof; it’s an odyssey of the spirit, inviting us to ponder the profound mysteries that connect us to the divine.

As you engage with this narrative, I hope that you will encounter a truth that stretches beyond the fabric of the Shroud, resonating through time and reminding us that science and faith, far from being adversaries, can harmoniously coexist on the grand stage of human understanding.

“The Shroud: Face to Face” is more than just a book or film; it’s an opportunity to embrace a dialogue that enriches our intellectual and spiritual pursuits, and I’m thrilled to have shared this journey with you. They arrive in theaters and book stores Nov. 30.

Robert Orlando is a veteran writer, director and author. For more information on “Shroud: Face to Face” or his previous films “Silence Patton” and “Trump’s Rosebud,” please visit theshroudfilm.com, silencepatton.com, trumpsrosebud.com or robomantix.com.

3 Comments

  1. These are the fruitless pursuits of FALSE CHRISTIANS who follow FALSE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. This how Jesus Christ addressed those of you needing “signs”.
    Matthew 12:38-40
    King James Version
    38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

    39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

    40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

    The sign was the resurrection. AND IF YOU ACTUALLY FOLLOWED EXACTLY TO THE LETTER WHAT THE APOSTLES TOLD YOU TO DO, YOU WOULD RECEIVE THE INDWELLING OF THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST, THE HOLY GHOST WITH THE SAME EVIDENCE AS WAS GIVEN TO HIS APOSTLES , DISCIPLES AND ANYONE ELSE WHO IS OBEDIENT LIKE ME.
    You were told this Ephesians 4:5
    ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM.

    But you let the False prophets convince you that there are THREE LORDS, MULTIPLE DENOMINATIONS AND VARIOUS BAPTISMS.
    You were SPECIFICALLY TOLD BY PETER HOW THE APOSTLES AND DISCIPLES UNANIMOUSLY INTERPRETED THE LORDS COMMAND TO BAPTIZE IN THE NAME (singular) OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY GHOST right here

    Acts 2:38
    King James Version
    38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

    There is an “IF/THEN” clause in the scripture which PROMISES you the “signs” you seek IF you are baptized CORRECTLY in the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST / THEN YOU SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST which comes like it did for the APOSTLES THEMSELVES.
    Now, most of you are so biblically illiterate that you wouldn’t understand WHY Baptism is ONLY in the name of Jesus Christ. But it isn’t your job to “understand” but rather to OBEY. Period. God is not your servant you are seeking to be his. And YOU CERTAINLY KNOW THAT THE NAME OF THE SON is not SON but rather JESUS CHRIST and that simply calling the word SON over you as the Catholics do leaves you with NO NAME CALLED OVER YOUR BAPTISM since neither FATHER or HOLY GHOST ARE NAMES but rather TITLES just like Son. But if you would have been obedient then YOU would have spoken in languages that you never learned and THAT would let you now that HE is real. BTW the Father SANCTIONED baptism in Jesus name by DOING THIS (Acts 2:47) immediately after Peter commanded it be done in Jesus name!

    Acts 2:4
    King James Version
    4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

    IF YOU HAD BEEN OBEDIENT YOU WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE SIGN YOU SEEK AND WOULDN’T BE CONCERNED WITH A PIECE OF CLOTH.

    1. re: “These are the fruitless pursuits of FALSE CHRISTIANS who …”

      Would it be too much to ask that you address the issue, the Shroud, and this production (which is would seem to me you have not seen) rather than some aside or coat-racking ‘hobby horse’ sideline?

      Thank you. _Jim

    2. You are making absolute points. I see truth in all of them.
      BUT the tone of your speech does not fit the words of our Lord Jesus “Matthew 22:37-39
      New International Version
      37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

      You do not seem very loving.

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