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. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. One limitation is related to misconceptions about what a dna match really means. Rodney meldrum presents himself as a scientific authority who has worked on a universitylevel science textbook. Na is a powerful investigative tool because, with the exception of identical twins, no two people have the same dna. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples.
At this point dna evidence simply cannot disprove or prove the historicity of the book of mormon. Since the late 1990s pioneering work of luigi luca cavallisforza and others, scientists. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. 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. 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 vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. Dna evidence proves that the book of mormon is a fabrication of fiction. Jun 09, 2016 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. 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. Its not like you can say that they are really closely related to japanese, chinese, or koreans, so there seems to be something missing. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. 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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states.
The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. 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. Centuries later, according to the scripture, jesus appeared to the nephites in the same region after his resurrection. The real problem is the massive evidence concerning the origins of the native peoples who lived throughout the western hemisphere prior to the arrival of the europeans just over 500 years ago. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. 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. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now faces mormonism.
Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. May 23, 2014 this is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. In the video rodney meldrum claims there is dna evidence that proves the book of mormon is true. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr.
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. I watched the link you posted on the dna of native americans. Scientists theorize that in an era that predated book of mormon accounts, a relatively small group of people migrated from northeast asia to the americas by way of a land bridge. Sep 08, 2016 response to the essay book of mormon and dna studies in the rest of this article, we will comment on specific statements in the essay book of mormon and dna studies pertaining to what it says about the science of dna research as it applies to the issues raised by the book of mormon. 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. 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. In the end, god is faithful to once again make the truth plain to those who are willing to assess the evidence honestly. The findings could also allow reinterpretation of archaeological and. 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. Dna evidence is powerful, but it does have limitations. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. It has been replaced with the new 2 dvd set the american promised land covenant, which is the scriptural basis for the heartland model geography. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies.
Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. 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. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography has been discontinued following over 60,000 copies being distributed over the past 7 years.
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. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon lds facts. In the process, it provides a delightfully clear and thorough explanation of some key principles of population genetics, and of how these would. Jan, 2016 dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Even if such information were known, processes such as population bottleneck and genetic drift make it unlikely that their dna could be detected. Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. Dna evidence supporting the book of mormon there is no dna evidence supporting the book of mormon.
There is dna evidence that the native americans did not have the origins that the book of mormon purports that they do. Matching dna from a crime scene to dna taken from a suspect is not an absolute guarantee of the suspects guilt. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. Full text of recollections of fifty years in the ministry. 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. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that.
Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon by common. The mormon churchs quest to save souls helped fuel the dna. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient text. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Reply toa few objections to mormonism, by professor d. Is there dna evidence between native americans and the lamanites. Dna experts, and christians attack the bible as well as the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that the people of the americas are decendants from lamanites, who originally crossed the oceans from jerusalem, sometime near 600 b. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. This is a running theme not only throughout the lds. To view the entire video dna and the book of mormon click one of the lines below. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers.
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. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. But this result makes a lot of sense regarding why they dont fit so well genetically with contemporary east asiansbecause onethird of their genome is derived from another population. He boldly claims there is now concrete dna evidence linking native americans to jewish populations in the middle east. It is also used in parentage testing, 2 to establish immigration eligibility, 3 and in genealogical and medical research. 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. He looks at such things as chiasmus, wordprint analysis, geographical evidence, and much more as he shares his witness that the book of mormon is.
Sounds menacing from a distance, but is feeble when viewed close up. 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. Recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. 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. Dna profiling is a forensic technique in criminal investigations, comparing criminal suspects profiles to dna evidence so as to assess the likelihood of their involvement in the crime. 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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his. 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.
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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and. 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. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the historicity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested.
The value of dna evidence office for victims of crime. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. Sent this to my father in law when he posted that video. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the 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, is an account of three groups of people. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. 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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Conclusive proof that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is based on a work of fiction. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike.
One of most basic tenets of the lds faith maintains that the book of mormon is a literal history of the ancestors of the present day american indian peoples. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church southerton, simon g. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Full text of the world and thomas kelly internet archive. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Excerpt from the book of mormon and dna studies, lds gospel topic essay. 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.
Quitmormon and the tricky process of leaving the church the verge. Book of mormon dna evidence sign in to follow this. Brown takes us to the rootstech conference put on by the church of jesus christ of latter. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube. Instead, forensic experts prefer to talk about probability. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The church says the studies are being twisted to attack its beliefs.
I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conve. 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. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna 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. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs. Understanding the scientific evidence this page supports my main mormon answers page on dna evidence and the book of mormon.
Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. If anyone tries to tell you differently in either direction, be very skeptical. In other words, the sequence or order of the dna building blocks is different in particular regions of the cell, making each persons dna unique. Davis molecular anthropologist, sunstone symposium, 2002. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book. Book of mormon dna evidence general discussions mormon. Hidden in the heartland of america is dna evidence of an ancient people that inhabited the americas in 600 bc. May, 2009 weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia.
Book of mormon and dna stuff you missed in sunday school. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. An excellent entry on book of mormon and dna studies has just appeared in the gospel topics section at. The dna antibook of mormon argument is the y2k of the critics weapons arsenal. Legal history of dna evidence legal definition of legal. The problem, of course, is that most members of the church arent dna experts and havent followed the dna book of mormon arguments. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Joseph, 27, lives just west of salt lake city in a mormon ward that spans a couple of streets.
Book of mormon evidence october 1, 2019 christ visits the nephites in north america the record of the nephite history just prior to the saviors visit reveals many parallels to our own. Nov 06, 2006 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. Lineage and the book of mormons universal audience. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. It explains why studies of new world genetics can neither prove nor disprove the historical claims represented in the book of mormon. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about.
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