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Shroud of Turin Is a Fake, Bloodstains Suggest
By Charles Q. Choi published
Jesus' crucified body did not make the bloodstains seen on this holy cloth, scientists find.

Could God Help You Live Longer?
By Rachael Rettner published
Being religious may come with a longevity boost, a new study suggests.

US Christians Think God Looks a Lot Like Them
By Laura Geggel published
What does God look like? U.S. liberals and conservatives may perceive the Almighty differently, as do young and old people, a new study finds.

Exorcisms Enter 21st Century with Cellphone-Enabled Demon Busting
By Mindy Weisberger published
Catholic priests have flocked to Rome for this year's exorcism training. Here's what that entails.

Are Angels Real?
By Benjamin Radford published
About 70 percent of Americans believe in these messengers from God.

Jesus' Baptism Site Surrounded by Bombs and Booby Traps (But Not for Long)
By Brandon Specktor published
One of the holiest sites in Christianity is surrounded by thousands of active land mines. Not for long.

Why Is Easter Called 'Easter'?
By Brent Landau published
Opinion Everyone knows that chocolate eggs don't date from the roots of Christianity, but neither does the name (which the Venerable Bede says came from a pagan goddess).

What Did Jesus Really Look Like? New Study Redraws Holy Image
By Owen Jarus published
Turns out, Jesus likely wasn't a tall, white guy with long, blondish hair, according to new research.
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