The book of mormon claims to have been written in reformed egyptian morm. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. The book of mormon claims that the native american peoples are descended from the house of israel, but the dna evidence, according to this book, points to an asiatic origin for the american continents native people. That way when they send me bullshit like this ensign article i can show them how literally 0 evidence exists to support their. This video carefully examines the complex issues of genetic research. Feb 18, 20 critics intent on discrediting the restoration point to dna studies on indigenous american peoples in an attempt to expose joseph, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Jan 19, 2016 rod is a friend of mine and a member of my hp group, but he has oversimplified this dna matter, aside from falsely stating 1 that the maya are the center of interest of those who consider the book of mormon to be a mesoamerican codex, and 2 that they focus on the maya because they think that joseph smith did so as well. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. There is dna evidence that the native americans did not have the origins that the book of mormon purports that they do. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon. Mormons is here any proof of lamanites or nephites.
Enough to convince my professor that there was evidence of the existence of the people in the b of m. Product description critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. It details the strengths and weaknesses of dna research and how it relates to the historicity of the book of mormon as being a second witness of jesus christ. People around the world who are staying home for public health reasons are spending a lot of time on the internet. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. Book of mormon evidence the mormon church, mormonism. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. It is a book full of evidence from nonlds scholars on the book of mormon. Zander sturgill, who works over at book of mormon central, had an interesting insight when it comes to evidence of the book of mormon. If the problem were merely a lack of evidence, one could legitimately argue that a lack of evidence is not refutation absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
Moronis america the north american setting for the book. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. Recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. The redheaded hostess book of mormon scripture study ideas. The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. New light on sensitive issues 2011, 171217 the book of mormon and dna evidence, dna, archive. Using the latest data from several worldclass research libraries and scientific search engines to study worldwide population movements and genetic drift, the author combined the latest dna data with book of mormon scripture, and lds church historical documents and evidence to arrive at a north american heartland location for book of mormon. This new evidence, in contrast to the first, appears to provide support for the book of mormon as well as and an interesting geographic paradigm for the events therein. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book.
The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence. Spend some time learning more about the book of mormon and related topics. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Native american dna to eurasian regions like siberia, their findings confirm. Little known evidences of the book of mormon yorgason, brenton g on. This page is an appendix to dna and the book of mormon. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs.
Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon lds facts. Nelsonseawright over the last decade or so, there has been a voluminous, and often tiresome, debate about whether recent dna evidence regarding the origins of native americans disproves the book of mormon. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction. Furthermore, official lds church commentary on the book of mormon says that at. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. This article addresses how it relates to the book of mormon. One of the top five evidences for the book of mormon, possible even top three, is something called intertextuality. In 2014, the popular lds blog, lds smile, published an article attempting to highlight 44. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna.
Unlike the eight witnesses of the book of mormon, these witnesses were not. Murphy insists that the book of mormon, touted by fellow members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons as the most correct book on earth, is incorrect when it claims that native americans are of jewish descent. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are clearly not jews. The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. There is no straightline conclusion between dna evidence and lamanites. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist.
See more ideas about book of mormon, lds books and lds scriptures. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. I argue that dna testing challenges some common faulty assumptions some people have made about the book of mormon, but does not attack the text itself. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those. Thomas murphy, anthropologist, mormon scholar, and dna researcher, acknowledges the problem that the dna evidence presents for the historical accuracy of the book of mormon.
One of two parts of the most detailed response available anywhere to the 2014 article book of mormon and dna studies on the lds church website. The socalled heartland model for the geography of the book of mormon is built on a foundation of fraud. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. You see, a decade ago the dna issue caused a lot of waves. Discussions of book of mormon issues and evidences, plus other topics related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Title page, translated from the book of mormon plates testimony of the three witnesses and also testimony of the eight witnesses preface to the 2016 edition preface to the 1908 edition books of the book of mormon first nephi second nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman third nephi fourth nephi mormon ether moroni. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened.
Is there dna evidence between native americans and the lamanites. Part of this criticism is based on the assumptions made by members of the church when they assumed that all inhabitants of the americas before columbus were descendants of the people in the book of mormon. I was surprised to read that you have some real concerns regarding the supposed dna evidence against the book of mormon until i remembered that these things are all new to youyoure reading about them for the first time. I wrote a college paper on this my professor was nonlds and found a great deal of evidence for my paper. Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an inspiring book to own.
This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. Book of mormondna evidenceresponding to critical claims. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Using both the 1st edition and the current edition of the book of mormon to compare against known discoveries. Updated book of mormon map book of mormon, lds seminary. The book is used by nearly thirteen million individuals who read it along with the holy bible, believing that both were written by prophets and contain the words of god. Fraudulent artifacts, fraudulent science, fraudulent theology, and fraudulent history secured in place by racist ethnonationalism are the four cornerstones of heartlanderism. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. For many years, critics have challenged the veracity of a religious text called the book of mormon. One of the most convincing evidence of the book of mormon.
A youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as lds. This is a running theme not only throughout the lds. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. His work has focused on environmental issues and various church of jesus christ of latterday saints. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. We had to prevent them from destroying the evidence, so i quickly pushed the drug suspect who was.
The most striking feature of the lds church s dna essay is its admission that nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples and the vast majority of native americans carry dna that appears to have come from east asia. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. Much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. Dna evidence disproves key mormon doctrine youtube. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna. On a side note my new strategy to get people to see the church is a lie is going to be have them send me scientific evidence that the church or the book of mormon are true. Bringing the best of lds humor and news to the mormon community. Some are learning new things and building their talent stacks. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of the book of mormon around archaeological evidence that some say proves or disproves the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not.
Here is more evidence showing that the lamanites of the book of mormon are in north america not mezoamerica as published in our book several years ago. Murphy born circa 1967 is an american anthropologist and writer. For more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormonism has declared the book of mormon to be godbreathed, inspired scriptures that provides an accurate record of. Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon by common. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Response to 44 reasons the church is true zelph on the shelf. Book of mormon and dna studies response to an essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Family giftingamazonsmile charity listspantry listsyour hearts explore idea listsexplore showroomdiscovertake the home style quiz. What makes his claims so intriguing is that he is a member of the mormon church. Further, there is no evidence at all that joseph smith did any scholarly. Seven reasons why letter vii is not a heartlander silver.
Although the primary purpose of the book of mormon is more spiritual than historical, some people have wondered whether the migrations it describes are compatible with scientific studies of ancient america. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Modern dna evidence in no way disproves the traditional lds belief that book of mormon peoples represent the principal ancestors of the american indians.
The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. Critics argue that this means the book of mormon s claim that native americans are descended from lehi must be false, and therefore the book of mormon is not an ancient record as joseph smith claimed. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. The evidence that the book of mormon was written by joseph smith and is not revelation from god has always been there, but somehow the lds church has always been able to distort the truth to its members. On their own, no one piece of evidence can be held as a standard as. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east.
Highly recommended for all lds and those interested in the lds response to the dna and book of mormon issue. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs lds researchers question mormon tenet that polynesians and native americans descended from israelite patriarch lehi. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in robert l. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. The chief claim, and the premise of the entire book, is that hebrews carried the message of the coming messiah on a voyage across the atlantic. All about that book mormon parody of all about that. Book of mormon and dna studies the church of jesus christ of. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples.
The book, who are the children of lehi, gives an objective analysis of dna tracking as it relates to the book of mormon and the different peoples of the americas. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. This is when verses or phrases or ideas in the book of.
Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. In addition, the very content of the book of mormon makes it impossible to accept it as divine revelation. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. All about that book mormon parody of all about that bass. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves that the book of mormon, a book of scripture used in conjunction with the bible by the mormon church, is incorrect and points to an asiatic origin versus a middle eastern origin for the inhabitants of the american continents. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The book of mormon and existing data show that the events in the book took place in a limited geographical area about the size of israel and other people inhabited the lands along with them. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence.
Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. Beware of the evil behind the smiling eyes the church of jesus. May 11, 2009 a recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true. This part responds to the claim that the book of mormon does not teach that native americans are israelites. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. So the question of all questions deals with the truthfulness of book of mormon.
George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Dna evidence reported in nature in november 20 shows support for american indian dna that descends from areas including the middle east. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded.
These plates were supposedly written 1,400 years ago and detailed the history of the jewish nephites from 600 b. May, 2009 weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. Mormanity a blog for those interested in the church of. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. Virtual book of mormon book of mormon maps and learning tools. Easter islands population had 10% native american dna, and some. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer. If joseph smith was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the same church that christ established while he was on the earth. It is an article titled book of mormon and dna studies. Dna and the book of mormon, by cooper johnson does dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna.
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