Keep An Open Mind For Now
What will it take to persuade Farey to change his mind? He believes that scientists need to test the flaxseed that was used to make the linen. This is still an ongoing project. He said, “The proper thing to do is to maintain an open mind at the moment.” That sounds like a good idea.
With New Technology
In the end, more advanced scientific methodologies may be used to tackle the problem. Geologists now can determine where a rock came from. There’s a decent chance we’ll hear something more specific soon. The shroud, however, isn’t the only theological puzzle out there.