text: is the shroud of turin the most important artifact in all history? the evidence that the shroud is authentic is overwhelming...why isn't it more widely discussed? it is fascinating and, as i read evidence for its authenticity, i get excited; then, when i read contrary evidence, it depresses me. so, i go back to the word of god, the one thing that i can be certain about. it testified that jesus is our savior, it supplied the faith for every martyr, and edifies and instructs the church today. god's word never changes, it is a sure foundation, and it is preserved forever in heaven.  someone once let me hold a supposed splinter of noah's ark. i can't say that it helped my relationship with god; but i can say that about the bible.