Jan 19, 2016 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. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence video. After a conversation regarding the promises and covenants of the lord with america, alex determined to incorporate those ideals into his latest music video which he began writing as he watched the world trade center towers collapse on 911. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. I dont think it matters what evidence there is to the contrary, he and his. Written by leaders in the fields of biology and statistics, the book emphasizes the interpretation of test results and provides the necessary formulae in an easily accessible manner. 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. 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. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. 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 lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence page 7.
Simon was a member of the lds church for almost 30 years, serving a mission in melbourne 198183, marrying in the new zealand temple in 1983, and serving in numerous church positions. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. Joseph smith said in the introduction to the book i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone to our religion yet, the evidence shows the book of mormon is not revelation from god, but a fictitious story written by joseph smith. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that.
In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded. Incredible dna evidence of the book of mormon in north. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians.
According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Have you ever wanted to know which native american tribes descended from the nephites and lamanites. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. 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. 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. Compelling is an understatement as more and more evidence is unearthed it is actually hard to believe the people of north america could be anything other than those whos year history is documented in the book of mormon.
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. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. He talks about dna evidence supporting the book of mormon, claiming it matches up with ancient native. Its sad that many people are unaware of the incredible. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. As we begin to explore mormon archaeology, it seems appropriate to introduce the fascinating history of thomas ferguson, an attorney by trade, whose true passion manifest as an amateur archaeologist who dedicated decades of his life to the search for evidence to validate the book of mormon as a historical record. Truth shall spring forth out of the earth, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. Anyway, its amazing to me that the book of mormon indicates that the.
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. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. A house divided book of mormon apologetics in the 21st. Incredible dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america church history, joseph smith, lds, lds news, missionary resources, missionary videos, mormons, scripture study, the book of mormon 2.
Published on jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. 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. Amazing new dna research shows hebrew lineage in several native american tribes in north america. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. 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.
Guess whats mutually exclusive with that migration. Yup, the book of mormon thanks noahs flood and tower of babel and death of all nonjews. New from used from dvd feb 01, 2003 please retry 1. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Dna and the book of mormon alternative science subforum. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Jun 17, 2017 watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. 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. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon.
Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. The timing of initial entry into the americas is uncertain. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that god does not seek to confuse us and lead us away from him through the use of our intellect. 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. The aml is a nonprofit that promotes fellowship among scholars and writers of latterday saint literature.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. 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. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in. Jan 21, 2016 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. What is the controversy about dna and the book of mormon and why is it important. Produced by fair, a nonprofit organization that sponsors conferences and websites in defence of the church, this video dispells what for some is a troubling criticism. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel.
Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Simon southerton is a native australian, geneticist, former lds bishop, and author of the book losing a lost tribe. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. He established the new world archaeological foundation. No group migrates to another place and makes up new names for their cities. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. 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. Sarcastic or rude comments by zealots may be allowed to remain, which only serves to make. 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. 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.
Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the. Book of mormon evidence compiled from video interviews done in 2014, 2016 and 2017. 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. Yet, with all of the digs and research ferguson and his team undertook, they failed to find one artifact to prove that book of mormon nephite cities, villages, or territories ever existed. Rather, he calls us to prove all things 1 thessalonians 5. Considering that we now have a siberian bone tracing middle eastern migration around,000 bc, this is now evidence of that migration. The book of mormon states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the 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. The book of mormon records that the nephites constructed houses of cement, 34 as well as temples, synagogues and sanctuaries 35 throughout their territories. Book of mormon, incredible new evidence book of mormon evidence june 22, 2016 lost civilizations on north america documentary5, x dna by yates, meldrum. Dna evidence contradicts this origin story, and the lds church has had to.
Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. 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. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Evidence for nephis bountiful, journal of book of mormon studies, 71 1998.
There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and. Three geneticists respond to the lds essay on dna and the. Deseret book stories that won hearts and awards this year from the association for mormon letters lds living the association for mormon letters aml awards were presented online on saturday, may 2. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. 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. Amazing language artifacts from the book of mormon native americans knew hebrew duration. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians.
The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Forensic dna evidence interpretation is the most comprehensive resource for dna casework available today. 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. 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. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. A most remarkable book evidence for the book of abraham. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. Problems with the book of mormon are documented in, an incredible story part i the book of mormon. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon.
Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records.
Jan 23, 2016 deseret book stories that won hearts and awards this year from the association for mormon letters lds living the association for mormon letters aml awards were presented online on saturday, may 2. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Although the primary purpose of the book of mormon is more spiritual than. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. A house divided book of mormon apologetics in the 21st century. Oct 7, 20 the book of mormon geography geography map, dna, lands zarahemla, cumorah, narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence. 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. 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. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. 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.