Ndna evidence against the book of mormon

Book of mormon thought false by lds memberarchaelogist. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. He said neither murphy nor southerton understood that lds scientists have known for 50 years about dna evidence linking american indians. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove.

Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the. Geographical, and other evidences in support of the book of mormon landscape, as found in north america. This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. If they were once a delightsome people and had christ for their shepherd, mormon 5.

Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. As always, i invite you to study the issues, evaluate what we know and what we dont know, and pray for the guidance.

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 lds church, is an account of three groups of people. Using both the 1st and the current edition of the book of mormon to compare against known discoveries. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book. 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. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. One reason it is difficult to use dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is that nothing is known about the dna that lehi, sariah, ishmael, and others brought to the americas. 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. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. 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. Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans.

Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. The book of mormon claims that the cow and ox were found in the new world. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. Is there any archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. I have been asked to do an hour long presentation for prospective missionaries this coming sunday evening, and have been asked to provide what i consider to be the top ten arguments against the book of mormon and probably mormonism in general that missionaries are likely to encounter, together with answers for them. Many readers have posed this question, both out of genuine interest and also as a challenge to the books authenticity. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The first of these peoples, called jaredites, are supposed to have come to. 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. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations.

The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. A comparison of the archaeological evidence for the book of mormon with the evidence for the bible clearly shows the weakness of the mormon position. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. 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.

At worst, they have misrepresented themselves and the evidence in the. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. What exactly did you find out or discover first to make. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. If the book is accurate, archaeologists would expect to find numerous pieces of hard evidence in central america that confirm the presence of these societies. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false.

The little book of book of mormon evidences kindle edition by hilton iii, john. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds. Watch book of mormon centrals new video on one of the best examples of archaeological evidence we have for the book of mormon. Problems with dna being used as evidence against the book. In conclusion, anyone who wishes can prove to their own satisfaction that the book of mormon cannot possibly be divinely inspired. Scientists have found evidence of horses in the americas prior to and after the period of time covered by the book of mormon, but not during. The typical dnabased argument against the book of mormon runs like this. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. In addition to a lack of fossil evidence, bruce macfaden says, their extinction issuggested by the fact that no horses are known to. The owner and employees of this site are members of. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence rick branch 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. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Weighing dna evidence about the book of mormon may, 2009 by j. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the little book of book of mormon evidences.

The book of mormon contains accounts by many different people, mostly prophets, over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad. A combination of factors, including the evidence appearing at the right time, at the right place, and in the right relative distance to another site mentioned in the record, converge to make nahom strong archaeological evidence for the book. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. The little book of book of mormon evidences kindle. Dna claims rebutted on book of mormon deseret news. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna. The aztec, maya, and inca people were expecting the return of a god who their ancestors once believed in. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b.

The book of mormon teaches that all native americans are descended exclusively from hebrews dna studies of native americans show that their ancient ancestry is exclusively asian, with no trace of jewish ancestry. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. This is a running theme not only throughout the lds. What exactly did you find out or discover first to make you leave the church. Taken from a dvd we produced called the book of mormon and new world dna. 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. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. 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.

But the archeological evidence against mormon claims is so devastating that prominent mormon archeologist thomas stewart ferguson quit the mormon church and repudiated its prophet. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. They claim that the view that there were other populations already in the americas is contrary to the book of mormon. 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. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. If the problem were merely a lack of evidence, one could legitimately argue that a lack of evidence is not refutation absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. 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. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x.

A closer examination demonstrates that dna evidence does not discredit traditional lds beliefs, and that the claims of critics are based on nonfactual. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. First published in 1830, the book of mormon tells of the transoceanic migrations of two ancient near eastern peoples to the americas. According to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, the book of mormon is a divinely inspired revelation that is complimentary to the bible. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the. 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. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. As explored in this video, the location nahom in the book of mormon has been archaeologically confirmed.

The book of mormon states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. This, of course, is not to imply that there are no problems connected with biblical archaeology, or that archaeological evidence alone can prove the bible to be divinely inspired. The book of mormon and dna evidence jump to subtopic. What the book of mormon claims about the cow and the ox. The book of mormon describes migrations of people from the middle east to central america, and further describes some features of their civilizations in the new world. Responding to critical claims regarding the book of mormon and dna evidence. 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.

Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened. Polynesian dna the legend of fu sand and the book of mormon is all evidence that the populating of north american was done by ship and not on artic land masses. This site provides you with an overview of what the book of mormon claims from an archeological or historic viewpoint, and compares it to nonapologetic apologetic meaning speak to defend scientific and historical resources. 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. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology.

Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Evidence that the book of mormon, while good to have, is not the essential thing that will convert mankind to its truthfulness, or to the person the book of mormon is bearing witness of. All the wordprint studies, understanding of olive culture, or reading of chiasmus will not convert anyone to a life of.