Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Many items in the book of mormon that critics had previously claimed as impossible or anachronistic in ancient native america have since been shown to have existed for some examples, see matthew ropers article right on target. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church southerton, simon g. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. The problem with this claim is that it has been proven false. The title page of the book of mormon states it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites written to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Since the critics have the superior scientific argument compared to those believers who claim the dna evidence proves the book of mormon ill begin with their claims first. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. Rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. The title page of the book of mormon states it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites written to the lamanites, who are a. I personally dont believe you can prove it true or false, any more than you can prove the bible true of false. By contrast, the evidence shows that the book of mormon is not translated from ancient scriptures but is a nineteenthcentury fiction.
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. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum dvd. I am curious as to why some people think the book of mormon has been proven to be false. New light on dna and the book of mormon posted on january 7, 2015 by jettboy coming at the scientific community like a ton of bricks, it has been revealed that native americans are not of exclusively eastern asian heritage. The church says the studies are being twisted to attack its beliefs. 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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. 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 consists of 10 essays that approach the issue from various areas of expertise and point out weaknesses is the claim that the dna data proves that the book of mormon is false.
Evidence from history, archaeology, and other fields of study prove that the bible is a collection of ancient writings and confirm much of its historical claims. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Although most lds scholars have claimed for several decades that the lehites were a small incursion into an existing population, scientists. Proof that the book of mormon is a fraud christian forums.
The first essay is by john sorenson, a byu anthropology professor and leading proponent of the theory that the book of mormon setting was in mesoamerica not the. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. A closer examination of the facts demonstrates that the teachings of the book of mormon and modern lds prophets are in no way inconsistent with modern dna evidence, and that the views of. As book of mormon students increasingly understand that the book of mormon actually describes a very limited geographical area in its accounts, and as they recognize that mesoamerica southern mexico, guatemala, and surrounding territory offers the best candidate for the setting of the book of mormon, they also recognize that the dna attacks. Dna questions with rod meldrum book of mormon evidence. Does dna disprove the book of mormon claim of native american. However, recent genetic evidence shows that this claim is false. 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.
He openly admitted on camera that the recent genetic evidence proves that the book of mormon is a false document written by joseph smith ed. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims scientists found two haplogroups in american indian dna that are shared with middle eastern populations. The book of mormon henceforth dnabm offers a sustained argument focused, as the title suggests, on the implications of dna research for the historicity of the book of mormon henceforth bm. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. I have heard several people say this lately, but i have not seen any details. 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 book of mormon describes a small group of hebrews that traveled to the american continent 600 b. Mormonisms founding prophet, joseph smith, once said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. It might be the funniest thing in the world to me when someone tells me with absolute certainty that the book of mormon isnt true after having admitted never actually reading the book themselves.
I just wanted to share with you all that there is now solid proof that the book of mormon is a fake. Because no jewish dna can be found among modern native americans, antimormons claim this proves that the book of mormon account is false. In book of mormon and dna research, contributors explore the claim that dna proves the book of mormon false and explain the problems in drawing definitive conclusions about the book of mormon based. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. In reality, this dna evidence is based on faulty assumptions and excessive confidence in a. Smith retrieved the plates, and his translation of them was published in 1830 and titled the book of mormon. Tagged book of mormon, book of mormon does not agree with mormon doctrine, book of mormon is false, church of jesus christ of later day saints, cult, cult apologetics, dna, dna proves the book of mormon is false, dna vs. The book of mormon supposedly dates jacob between 544 and 421 bc. Recently, some persons have announced that modern dna research has conclusively proved that the book of mormon is false and that joseph smith was a fraud. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. 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. This is the complete opposite argument as the above. Wikipedias other article on americas settlement does not.
Yes, yes, some of the geography of the bible can be identified, but a lot of it is missing, and that doesnt make. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. Mormons claim the book of mormon is true because, among other things, despite nearly 180 years of trying, nobody has proven it false. Although true that this doesnt have any direct relation to the book of mormon dates and peoples, it is still significant. While the church has pinned its hopes on the work of limited geography apologetics, the essay makes no mention of geography at all. The research herein refutes the claim that dna analysis proves the book of mormon false, on the contrary it explores genetic dna evidence that may actually support the claims of the book of mormon. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. The fact is proven with final and irrefutable evidence that joseph smith wrote the fictitious tale in the early 19th century and founded the lds church what he falsely claimed was revelation from god. Oct 26, 2011 i have heard several people say this lately, but i have not seen any details.
However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. This proves the book of mormon false, because the dates are way too early. 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. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, the original dvd introducing the heartland geography model, has been discontinued following more than 60,000 copies being distributed over the past 7 years.
Recent research has been conducted on native american dna, studies potentially related to the book of mormon that may lend support to its claims. 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. Does dna disprove the book of mormon claim of native. 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. He also admitted that it proves that joseph smith openly and knowingly deceived people. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. When joesph smith said these things, there was no dna, so no one could tell. Mormons contend that two groups of israelites left from israel and set sail, landing in america. The french word adieu closes the book of jacob jacob 7. Historical dynamics measured by populationgenetics methods often rely on the examination of mitochondrial dna mtdna, which is transferred practically unchanged. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Aug 23, 2008 tagged book of mormon, book of mormon does not agree with mormon doctrine, book of mormon is false, church of jesus christ of later day saints, cult, cult apologetics, dna, dna proves the book of mormon is false, dna vs. 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.
Smithsonian archeologists see no direct connection between the archeology of the new world and the subject matter of the book. The need for scholarly research addressing dna and the book of mormon was expressed by thousands who have encountered claims that dna proves the book of mormon to be false. But so far, dna research hasnt found that to be the case. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. And even a couple of mormon dna mapping people found that none exist.
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. 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. Author brings case for book of mormon geography to midland. Dna claims rebutted on book of mormon deseret news. The book of mormon claims that native americans are descended from hebrews. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. New light on dna and the book of mormon the millennial star. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. Murphy who is a member of the church of jesus christ latter. Dna science challenges lds history christian research institute. The bm and essentially the universal teaching of the lds church state that american indians henceforth amerinds descend from israelites, but dna research tells a. In 2014 the church quietly published book of mormon and dna studies, an essay which distills an avalanche of mormon apologetics published solely in lds journals, and attempts to address population genetics.
Sep 01, 2004 i just wanted to share with you all that there is now solid proof that the book of mormon is a fake. Lds false prophecy disses jesus dna life after ministry. Jun 09, 2009 smith retrieved the plates, and his translation of them was published in 1830 and titled the book of mormon. Obviously, joseph smith was living in the 1800s and included the french word when he was making up the book of mormon. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and. With sufficent evidence that dna can not prove the book of mormon is false. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. But now with dna mapping, its proven that they have no dna genetics of no one in the middle east. Nov 26, 2007 the book of mormon describes a small group of hebrews that traveled to the american continent 600 b.
While reading the book of mormon, this socalled other testament of jesus christ, i noticed something very eyeopening, something that gives away the true nature and origin of this book. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. 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. According to church teaching and the bm, to escape persecution in israel, lehi and his family set sail, winding up in what is now called central america around 600 b. The book of mormon false testament introduction while reading the book of mormon, this socalled other testament of jesus christ, i noticed something very eyeopening, something that gives away the true nature and origin of this book. The book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by. 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. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. The majority of the bm relates the history of the descendants of lehi in the new world. This interpretation, still dominant among members of the lds church, remained in the introduction to the book of mormon until recently.
Apr 05, 2010 since the critics have the superior scientific argument compared to those believers who claim the dna evidence proves the book of mormon ill begin with their claims first. 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. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found the promised land. 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. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum.
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 about 100 genetic studies have been done on about 75 groups out of 500 known native. Archeological and dna evidence long ago proved that native americans emigrated from east asia. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make.
Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. To some people, that alone is enough to discredit the validity of the book of mormon. Jun 21, 2010 when joesph smith said these things, there was no dna, so no one could tell. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon.
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