Statue of Jesus reportedly dripping blood

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In summary, a crucifix in the Catholic church in Marshall has been reported to have started bleeding and taking on a flesh-colored appearance on Easter Sunday. Witnesses claim that the statue has continued to leak blood from classic stigmata points. Some are calling for the blood to be collected and used for blood donations, while others remain skeptical of the claims.
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People report that a crucifix in the Catholic church in Marshall started to bleed and become flesh-colored on Easter Sunday. (Photo by David Irion)
A large crucifix that has hung for years in a church in Marshall is causing a stir after villagers claim it started bleeding.

The statue of the crucified Christ began leaking from classic stigmata points on Sunday or Monday and has continued to do so, according to witnesses. [continued]

http://www.catholiccitizens.org/press/contentview.asp?c=13937 [Broken]
 
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You know, ok, I believe it. It really is bleeding. Get the red cross over to that sucker and start bagging that blood ASAP.

I mean, if a statue, an inanimate object, is bleeding human blood, let's find out what blood type it is, bag it and start using it to fill our gap in blood donations.

Imagine how it would feel to have the blood of jesus running through your body.

Gimme a friggin 12 pack of kit kat bars.
 
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Yeah, there's so much of this crap floating around. It's just claims. My computer bleeds the blood of einstein from time to time too, mainly when I'm browsing physics forums.
 
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People have seen blood flow from Christianity since before the first Crusade.
 

1. What caused the statue of Jesus to reportedly drip blood?

There are many possible explanations for this reported phenomenon, including natural causes such as condensation or a chemical reaction, or human intervention such as a prank or hoax. Without further investigation, it is impossible to determine the exact cause.

2. Is it possible for statues to bleed?

No, it is not scientifically possible for statues to bleed. Statues are inanimate objects and do not have blood or any other bodily fluids. Any reports of statues bleeding are likely due to natural causes or human interference.

3. Are there any documented cases of statues dripping blood before?

There have been numerous reports throughout history of statues dripping blood, tears, or other bodily fluids. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims and they are often attributed to natural causes or hoaxes.

4. How can we determine if the reported blood on the statue is real or fake?

The most reliable way to determine the authenticity of the reported blood is through scientific testing. Samples can be collected and analyzed for DNA, chemical composition, and other factors to determine if the blood is human or animal, and if it has been tampered with in any way.

5. What impact does this reported phenomenon have on religious beliefs?

This reported phenomenon may have different impacts on different individuals' religious beliefs. Some may view it as a miraculous event, while others may be skeptical or attribute it to natural causes. Ultimately, it is up to individual interpretation and belief.

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