Faked Relics. Go figure.

FOXNews.com – U.S. & World – Experts Question Authenticity of Holy Relics

Since so much of religion is based on speculation, badly recorded “history”, and blind faith, it’s no wonder the religious community as a whole is so eager to be defrauded. The sad thing is, we can’t go back in time to verify the “authenticity” of the rest of the relics that religions hold as sacred.

JERUSALEM -” Experts advised world museums to re-examine their Bible-era relics after Israel indicted four collectors and dealers on charges of forging items thought to be some of the most important artifacts discovered in recent decades.

The probe began after the Yoash tablet was offered for sale to the Israel Museum for $4.5 million two years ago. Scholars said the forgers were exploiting the deep emotional need of Jews and Christians to find physical evidence to reinforce their beliefs.