The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. Cherokeephoenician dna connection book of mormon evidence. Some point to what they claim is evidence for the presence of these items and. These plates were supposedly written 1,400 years ago and detailed the history of the jewish nephites from 600 b. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.
While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. In addition, the very content of the book of mormon makes it impossible to accept it as divine revelation. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. 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.
Book of mormondna evidenceresponding to critical claims. A youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on. 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. Receipt of the 3rd printing of exploring the book of mormon in. No opinion that cannot stand discussion or criticism is worth holding. While fairmormon applauds the efforts of latterday saints to defend the book of mormon against critics attacks, at present we feel unable to endorse this idea as persuasive evidence for the book of mormon s antiquity. Furthermore, official lds church commentary on the book of mormon says. During my trip behind the zion curtain i became more familiar with the dominant lines of defense in response to the dna evidence challenging the book of mormon.
Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. But being the strongest evidence so far against the book of mormon is a relative thing, akin to selecting the best smelling skunk in your local forest. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western hemisphere where they started an entire civilization. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. 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. Polynesian dna the legend of fu sand and the book of mormon is all evidence that the populating of north american was done by ship and not on artic land masses. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. Anyway, its amazing to me that the book of mormon indicates that the people. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism.
The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Is there any dna evidence to support the book of mormon. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. More contemporary adherents have also sought to rebut scholarly claims. Read film reveals evidence against mormons historical account and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. He talks about dna evidence supporting the book of mormon, claiming it matches up with ancient native americans living in north america. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Archaeology is in fact, physical evidence that supports the truthfulness of a historical event.
This view, whose most influential proponent is brigham young university archaeologist john l. The youtube video title claims there is incredible new evidence. Recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. Many current believers, including the lds church, have no strong position on. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources.
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 list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. 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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. The timing of initial entry into the americas is uncertain. Although the primary purpose of the book of mormon is more spiritual than. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence page 7. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. 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 samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia.
Here is more evidence showing that the lamanites of the book of mormon are in. These carvings give incredible archaeological evidence and testify to the world that the resurrected jesus christ did come to the western hemisphere in 34 a. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. When honey bees were introduced, they spread rapidly, as africanized honey bees are doing today.
Dna questions with rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Scholars argue that no evidence of a reformed egyptian language has ever. 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. The reason that this is one of the best arguments against the authenticity of the book of mormon is that unlike men with steel weapons or large animals, its about impossible to wipe out a honey bee population. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. More fascinating videos about book of mormon evidence. The dna arguments, like many others against the book of mormon, can be extremely. 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.
What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom.
Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. The book exploring the book of mormon in americas heartland has become the new standard in defending the book of mormon s historicity. Simons blog on dna and mormonism can be found here. The book of mormon has several evidences within its pages that give evidence to it being exactly what joseph smith purported it to be. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Others look to peru and south america, or to the baja peninsula, or texas, and some even propose the malaysian peninsula.
X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. Some place the geography of the book in upstate new york or near the great lakes. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Dna evidence disproves key mormon doctrine youtube. Incredible dna evidence of the book of mormon in north.
No matter which one smells best, relatively speaking, you still need to approach this beast with caution. 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, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. Some of you may be interested in my responses so i have posted these below. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Amazing new dna research shows hebrew lineage in several native american tribes in north america. Have you ever wanted to know which native american tribes descended from the nephites and lamanites. In order to remove these inherent improbabilities and attempt to salvage the credibility of the book of mormon, a number of modern mormon scholars have proposed several variations of a new approach to book of mormon geography, usually called the limited geography theory. So i guess that christ must not have ever existed and so if christ never existed then the bible is a lie and christianity is false. Three geneticists respond to the lds essay on dna and the.
This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for. In short, dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon.
These are just a few clips about interesting stories and archaeological findings etc. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. Did anyone else ever watch the presentation dna evidence for the book of mormon that some guy put out in response to the dna evidence against the book of mormon. Both of these arguments go against the book of mormon itself as. Both of these arguments go against the book of mormon itself.
In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to the. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. I used to love that thing, it gave answers to a bunch of shit that didnt make sense about the book of mormon taking place in central america. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet.
But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon is true, secularly. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. If the book of mormon is really true history, then even after 1500 years, there should be some evidence that would support the truthfulness of those historical scriptural events, as recorded in the book of mormon. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for 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, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. In 1955, thomas ferguson, a latter day saint and the founder of the new world archaeological foundation nwaf, with five years of funding from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, began to dig throughout mesoamerica for evidence of the veracity of the book of mormon claims. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence.
Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is an account of three groups of people. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Why is there no evidence of a battle at hill cumorah. Oct 24, 2015 a compilation of the evidence against the lds church eric nelson click to download pdf of entire essay series the man who cannot listen to an argument which opposes his views either has a weak position or is a weak defender of it. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide new and irrefutable evidence to further bolster decades of anthropology, archaeology and linguistic study. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs.
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. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. What is the controversy about dna and the book of mormon and why is it important. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Incredible dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that.
Jun 17, 2017 this video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. Americas heartland, which is now a bestseller of the season. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. Dna evidence, but has focused rather upon further pushing the text. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. Further, there is currently no archaeological evidence of american bison having been domesticated. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. Jun 22, 2016 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. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america duration. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. But that is only because they were assuming there was only one cumorah.
Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. Dna evidence contradicts this origin story, and the lds church has had to backtrack on many of their false and racist ideas regarding native americans, their heritage, and. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of. During september get the book that is quickly becoming the new standard in book of mormon geography. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the book.
Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The most compelling evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon is spiritual. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Jan 11, 2017 book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Archaeological and historical evidence evidences of the.
Read rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna this short version article is here and the long version may be downloaded here, titled rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum effectively and powerfully addresses, and provides supporting evidence about the dna questions you may have. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon. I would encourage those who consider dna testing to be emperical proof against the book. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Yes, some mormon leaders have theorized that new york was the location of the nephite battle, but there is nothing in the book of mormon to indicate that the cumorah where joseph smith secured the gold plate records was the same hill where the nephites had their great battle. Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Archaeological evidences discovered since the coming forth of the book of mormon and the facts of history point toward the accuracy of many details of its historic account.
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. The best argument against lds mormonism shameless popery. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the. 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. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Researchers compare existing genetic evidence with the book of mormon story. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. There are several theories held among latterday saints for the location of book of mormon lands.
Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. As concluded in that essay, genetic studies on past populations involve many complicated factors, making it impossible to either prove or disprove the book of mormon using dna analysis. Now, finally, incontrovertible scientific evidence can either prove the book of mormon to be true and therefore mormonism is the true, restored gospel or the book of mormon is a fabricated tale and the claims of mormonism false. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets.
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