[oh8eleven]

Others underline the importance of an object which is undeniably linked to the Passion of Christ
Ah, like global warming is undeniable? Just believing something doesn't make it true.
The shroud is scientifically fascinating, but no one will ever be able to positively link it to Jesus Christ.

[ZX12R]

The shroud is scientifically fascinating, but no one will ever be able to positively link it to Jesus Christ.

What if Jesus returns by stepping right out of the shroud and stands before us? That would do it for me.

[HerrBlucher]

The shroud is scientifically fascinating, but no one will ever be able to positively link it to Jesus Christ.

The Shroud has been dated to at least the first century, and pollen indicates a location near Jerusalem. The image, which is in 3d and no traces of ink, strongly indicates something supernatural caused it. The image contains blood stains in a pattern exactly as would be expected of someone who had been, first severely whipped, and then crucified.

If it isn't the image of Jesus, then who? Some other person who was crucified and then bodily resurrected? Now THAT really would blow the top off of Christianity!

[Future Snake Eater]

The shroud is scientifically fascinating, but no one will ever be able to positively link it to Jesus Christ.

It can never be definitively identified as Jesus. There is a lot of evidence that suggests the two are linked.