Weeping Statues Investigation Insights

The video explores a potential miracle involving a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary in Hobbs, New Mexico. The Catholic Church's rigorous process for verifying miracles is discussed, along with historical context provided by religious scholar Diana Pasulka. Investigations by experts, including Michael O'Neal and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, rule out hoaxes, leaks, and condensation. The tears, made of olive oil, remain unexplained, leaving the event as a potential miracle.

What is the Catholic Church's approach to verifying miracles?

• They rely solely on public opinion.

• They dismiss all claims as hoaxes.

• They accept all claims without investigation.

• They have a rigorous process for verification.

Where is the weeping statue case under consideration located?

• Hobbs, New Mexico

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Los Angeles, California

• Austin, Texas

According to Diana Pasulka, what is the historical significance of weeping statues?

• They are always proven to be hoaxes.

• They are considered relics with divine power.

• They are a modern phenomenon.

• They are a sign of bad luck.

What was the first step in Michael O'Neal's investigation?

• Checking for hidden cameras.

• Looking for internal ductwork.

• Interviewing witnesses.

• Testing the tears for salt content.

What did Michael O'Neal rule out as a cause for the tears?

• A faulty statue design.

• A hidden water source.

• A leaky pipe.

• A chemical reaction.

What material were the tears found to be made of?

• Olive oil

• Mineral water

• Saltwater

• Vinegar

Why was condensation ruled out as a cause for the tears?

• The statue was made of a material that cannot retain water.

• The statue was located in a dry area.

• The tears were too cold to be condensation.

• The statue was covered with a waterproof coating.

What is the current status of the weeping statue case?

• It has been verified as a miracle.

• It has been forgotten by the church.

• It remains an unexplained phenomenon.

• It has been proven to be a hoax.

What makes the weeping statue case particularly unusual?

• The statue is over 100 years old.

• The statue is located in a desert.

• The statue is made of wood.

• The tears are made of olive oil.

What is the Catholic Church's stance on the weeping statue incident?

• They have not yet verified it as a miracle.

• They have dismissed it as a hoax.

• They have ignored the incident.

• They have confirmed it as a miracle.