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Today we are exploring the sacred, strange, and sometimes scandalous history of religious relics—from the Shroud of Turin to the "tongue" of Saint Thomas. We’ll look at how these physical objects became central to faith, the underground trade that fueled their spread, and why they still hold such power for millions today… WELCOME TO RELIGION CAMP! 🏕️
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Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Religion Camp
1:28 Miles In The TENT
4:23 What Is a Relic?
9:06 Incarnation of Christ
11:51 Non Catholic Relics
13:03 Christians Pushed Underground
19:58 Stealing of Relics
22:28 True Cross of Jesus + Spread of Relics
25:27 Charging For Relics + Simony
28:55 Shroud of Turin
31:43 Healing Shrine
33:19 Blood of Januarius
34:58 Tongue of Saint Thomas
35:54 Crown of Thorns
36:55 Modern Relics
38:48 Veneration of Saint & Relics
43:36 Destruction of Religious Images
48:03 Drop Your Thoughts!
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