Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. 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. What are the criticisms related to the book of mormon and dna. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. 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. 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. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. 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. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. 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 general. 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. 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. 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. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. The book of mormon teaches that an israelite family immigrated to the american continents and are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Sep 10, 2016 critics will point out that native american haplo group x in north america is problematic it dates to between 100bc. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. This immediately disqualifies haplo group x as dna evidence of the book of mormon unless of course dating of native american haplo group x is incorrect. Oct 24, 2007 while two different lds scientists have said that dna research discounts the book of mormon as an ancient, historical document, a researcher told participants saturday at the book of mormon lands conference that such claims are faulty when the details and capabilities of dna gene mapping are understood. Living hope christian fellowship living hope ministries brigham city, utah. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research.
Richard southerton, thomas murphy, joel kramer, jeremy reyes. The study itself shares a relation to both genetics and the book of mormon, even if the book of mormon is never mentioned in it. Dna genealogies of american indians and the book of mormon. 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. 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.
Order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Southerton and professor murphy in a discussion of the problems dna research poses for book of mormon claims. 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 most striking feature of the lds churchs 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.
The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. The book of mormon dna problem is altogether different in that it has been officially taught in the lds church that the lamanites the american indians amerinds are. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the book of mormon itself, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian.
The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. A new dvd in which several scientists have joined with dr. 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. I suggest that if we are serious about assessing whether what the book of mormon teaches is consistent with dna evidence, we must assess it based on. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. What scriptures in the book of mormon affirm the presence of other people in the book of mormon in the new world. 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. I also sent a copy to byu university, to farms, the mormons branch that is in charge of protecting mormon beliefs, asking how i could refute this dvd. Dna and the book of mormon the traditional latterday saint position t he book of mormon recounts the story of a small israelite group led by lehi and also one headed by mulek from ancient jerusalem. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. Genetics and the book of mormonarchive 1 wikipedia.
Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. To distract people from this dramatic retreat, considerable effort is devoted to speculating why lehite dna. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new. The topic of dna research is a timely one, as are the compelling views presented in this book. The book of mormon video, living hope ministries, 2003. Do christian critics of the book of mormon have a double standard regarding dna evidence. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. 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. Dna and the book of mormon brigham young university. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. 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.
Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their. Respected dna scientists, geneticists, and book of mormon scholars provide their views on dna and the book of mormon. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. What does dna science have to say about this doctrine. 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. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.
This page is an appendix to dna and the book of mormon. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now faces mormonism. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. The book of mormon dvd, 2003 at the best online prices at ebay. The book of mormon claims native americans are descended from israelites. 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. 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. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim.
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. The claim of the book of mormon is that some descendants of the native american population originated from the middle east. Dna claims rebutted on book of mormon deseret news. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. In the past few years, dna studies have been used to provide what may be the strongest and most convincing evidence so far against the authenticity of the book of mormon. In the end, god is faithful to once again make the truth plain to those who are willing to assess the evidence honestly. Sep 16, 2015 in this episode, three geneticists respond to the lds essay book of mormon and dna studies, and to apologist michael ashs article entitled the dna challenge to the book of mormon that fizzled. Simon has written a book that examines lds beliefs about the origins of native americans and polynesians. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
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