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. The book of mormon teaches that an israelite family immigrated to the american continents and are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video by fair 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 and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. 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.
This is a clip from a video that has recently been released by fair foundation for apologetic information and research which answers the. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. In the end, god is faithful to once again make the truth plain to those who are willing to assess the evidence honestly. Theres a lot of subissues, and ill link to lots of things from the video, but im. In this video, many scholars and geneticists were interviewed as they discuss the issue of dna and the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Recently, a video was made 20022003 entitled dna vs. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them.
In this video, im going to talk about dna and the book of mormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false lets take a closer look at dna. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book. Dna vs 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. 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. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. 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 youtube. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. 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. 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. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research.
Dna statement by book of mormon archaeology forum book. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in robert l. We believe in the book of mormon with all our being, but we also believe when we use science to prove something, then we should consult the experts and follow basic scientific methods. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to. 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. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof.
Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book. Book of mormon and dna studies, gospel topics essays 2016 book of mormon and dna studies, gospel topics essays. New light on sensitive issues 2011, 171217 the book of mormon and dna evidence, dna, archive. Archaeological and scriptural insights into the ties between the ohio hopewell mound builders and the nephites of the book of mormon living in neighboring new york. Michael frank whiting is the director of the brigham young university byu dna sequencing center and an associate professor in byus department of integrative biology. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Recently another blow to the lds church came when a video was released titled the lost book of abraham. Dna and the book of mormon brigham young university.
The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Critics intent on discrediting the restoration point to dna studies on indigenous american peoples in an attempt to expose joseph, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday. It is used in courts of law as first level evidence and can determine life or death. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. 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. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative.
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. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now faces mormonism. Living hope christian fellowship living hope ministries brigham city, utah. This controversy had its inception in 20002001 and is being popularized through a video produced early in 2003 titled dna vs. Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of mormon are an evidence of the prophetic calling of joseph smith. This video discusses the many reasons why dna cant be used to prove or disprove the book of mormon.
The book of mormon claims native americans are descended from israelites. The purpose of this page is to provide the faithful with various online resources which address recent criticisms of the book of mormon on the grounds of dna research. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a. Dna statement by book of mormon archaeology forum please, dont fall for the dna evidence being promoted by some members of the church. This video carefully examines the complex issues of genetic research, revealing the significant flaws in the process, reasoning and conclusions of those critics, and presents compelling evidence in defense of the book of mormon as an ancient text. What does dna science have to say about this doctrine. Theres a good lds article concerning this, but its on my old computer, which i dont feel like starting up again and looking for. Conclusive proof that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is based on a work of fiction. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. 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. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence.
Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it.
This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. 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 teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Dna fingerprinting has been validated as a very effective tool in genetic relationships and research. 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. 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 critics contend that the current native american dna more closely resembles that of asians than that of jews, thus disproving the introduction to the book of mormon that the book is written to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. No, dna evidence doesnt and cannot refute the authenticity of the book of mormon. 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.
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