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. This work is the sum of over four years of nearly continuous research into possible dna connections between the native american peoples, and the prophesied remnant of the house of israel as contained in the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The title page of the book of mormon states it is an abridgment of the. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. At worst, they have misrepresented themselves and the evidence in the. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily. 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.
It seems an odd thing for the lds church to argue that the dna proves that there are no. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs lds researchers question mormon tenet that polynesians and native americans descended from israelite patriarch lehi. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Joseph smith, prophet and translator of the book of mormon, stated. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Some argue dna disproves the historicity of the book of mormon while others say it offers supporting evidence. What genetic evidence for the book of mormon would be expected and what was initially found. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false.
The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. Dna science challenges lds history christian research institute. Organizations such as farms, or foundation for ancient research and. Click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. 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. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs. Geographical issues related to dna and the 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.
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 is offering a serious challenge to the mormon claim that native. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. Redemption of zion through the remnant of joseph journal of discourses vol. A closer examination demonstrates that dna evidence does not discredit. The book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a.
Critics argue that since the dna of native americans shares asian rather than. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna.
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