Court ruling confirms Holy Fire is lit by human intervention

A court ruling confirmed the Holy Fire is not a miracle, stating it is lit with matches or a lighter. This decision followed a journalist's extensive investigation and book on the topic. The ruling absolved the journalist of defamation charges, validating his findings that the Holy Fire is ignited by human intervention. This challenges centuries of belief in a supernatural event. The court's decision emphasizes that the Holy Fire's ignition is a matter of verifiable fact, not faith. The journalist stressed respecting evidence and distinguishing between faith and superstition.