Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence

Dna research has conclusively proven the book of mormon to be false. A youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on. This first installment was almost as painful as reading through the book of mormon itself. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. The missionaries are defenseless part 3c dna and evolution. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600 b. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. 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.

The journey is the first of a series of movies on the book of mormon. Compelling is an understatement as more and more evidence is unearthed it is actually hard to believe the people of north america could be anything other than those whos year history is documented in the book of mormon. There is a video circulating widely on the internet about new incredible dna evidence in favor of the book of mormon. The story as well as the acting were both overall awkward and less than compelling. He talks about dna evidence supporting the book of mormon, claiming it matches up with ancient native americans living in north america. When the churchs essay came out, dna studies were done with mitochondrial maternal and y chromosome paternal analysis. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon. He established the new world archaeological foundation, where his role as. Mormons believe the founder of the church, joseph smith, translated the book from a set of engraved golden plates buried on cumorah hill in manchester, n. The book of mormon is the reference book for the church, like the bible. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah. A house divided book of mormon apologetics in the 21st century. Book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document.

This is the book that explains the twosetsofplates scenario that everyone is talking about. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. In short, the book of mormon fails to conform to what is known to be true from archeology. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.

Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. In this book he promotes the idea that the x haplogroup, a rare dna lineage found among native americans, may be evidence of israelite dna in new world populations, a claim that supports the book of mormon. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. The bible answers them, but not a clearly as the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence generalmitt romney, mormon religion, mormonism, presidential campaign believe that arranged marriages for young girls, to older men dates at least back to the s. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites s. Dna evidence disproves key mormon doctrine youtube. A house divided book of mormon apologetics in the 21st. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions.

Rodney meldrum recently published a book rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. That is, that the book of mormon people arrived in a vacant land and went on to colonise both hemispheres. Remember that according to the book of mormon, the primary ancestry of the american indian is jewish. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america by lifey. 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. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand.

Simon was a member of the lds church for almost 30 years, serving a mission in melbourne 198183, marrying in the new zealand temple in 1983, and serving in numerous church positions including four terms as young men. Ferguson, a lawyer by training, did go on to open an important new window on. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. Dna studies annotated problems with deuteroisaiah in the book of mormon. Tight vs loose translation theories and why they matter. The essay claims there is no dna evidence in favor of the book of mormon, not that the church would not support such dna evidence if. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. The book of mormon states that there were three transoceanic migrations by ship, lehis family, the mulekites and the jaredites. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. Dna evidence is incredibly problematic for the book of mormon and something no apologist wants to touch anymore. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. 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. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence page 7.

The proximity of the heartland geography to upstate new york where the book of mormon remained buried in the hill. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and. As we begin to explore mormon archaeology, it seems appropriate to introduce the fascinating history of thomas ferguson, an attorney by trade, whose true passion manifest as an amateur archaeologist who dedicated decades of his life to the search for evidence to validate the book of mormon as a historical record. For more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now.

The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Although the primary purpose of the book of mormon is more spiritual than. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. 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 book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus.

Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. In these circumstances, it is possible that a small group of israelites who migrated into the americas and. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Lds essay on polygamypolyandry in kirtland and nauvoo annotated changes to the doctrines and covenants. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. Lds dating world dna databases of the dead wired az. These evidences are meant to convince us that its reasonable to investigate this book and pray to god for answers. If peterson had taken the trouble to read my book he would have found that i spent far more time addressing the limited geography. The book of mormon is a book that is comparable to the bible, it contains just like the bible the fullness of the gospel. Undeniable archaeological evidence of the book of mormon in north america duration. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence by lifey. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence.

Simon southerton is a native australian, geneticist, former lds bishop, and author of the book losing a lost tribe. 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. New from used from dvd feb 01, 2003 please retry 1. 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. Dna vs the mesoamerican limited geography simons dna. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. His library research spurred his first hunt for archaeological evidence, in campeche in 1948. Dna evidence to draw definite conclusions about book of mormon peoples is. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The change could suggest that more recent scientific data contradict mormon teachings. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Sarcastic or rude comments by zealots may be allowed to remain, which only serves to make. For years daniel peterson has been claiming that my criticism of the book of mormon, in light of dna, has relied on a hemispheric interpretation of the book.