Simon is married to jane who is an english teacherlibrarian. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Is dna haplogroup x2a proof that the book of mormon. A compilation of contributions from scientists and other experts. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. David stewart in his online article found on the churchs website titled dna and the book of mormon, quotes fellow lds scholar martin tanner, contributor to the neil a. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. It is a book full of evidence from nonlds scholars on the book of mormon. 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. Murphy, 35, is chairperson of the anthropology department at edmonds community college in. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. 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. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians.
Mormon scientist jeff lindsay wrote, for the book of mormon, it now appears that a nineteenthcentury assumption that many leaders and members of the church made about the text is incorrect. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Some have contended that the migrations mentioned in the. Jun 09, 2009 in an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Employing the word cement was cited as anachronistic proof of the book of mormons fabrication.
Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. No explanation of horses, dna, steel or other topics is required for conversion. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. 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. Sep 10, 2016 dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. 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. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. I wrote a college paper on this my professor was nonlds and found a great deal of evidence for my paper. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Smithsonian institution statement on the book of mormon.
The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The discussion has centered on the field of population genetics and developments in dna science. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Nov 03, 2019 annotated book of mormon by david hocking and rod meldrum page 91. 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. Excluding the bible and similar writing, can you prove to an atheist or to someone that is agnostic that god exists.
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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. I just wanted to share with you all that there is now solid proof that the book of mormon is a fake. The churchs response to recent summaries of the scientific evidence in this regard, most notably provided by tom murphy in various published papers, has been to indicate that all is well on its official website, followed by a reference to articles from the journal of book of mormon studies respecting dna and the book of mormon. Genetic and blood testing studies have found that native americans are related closely to the inhabitants of siberia and not to the ancient israelites, as the book of mormon states. The church says the studies are being twisted to attack its beliefs. Oaks and maxwell, in their final assessment of evidentiary proof concerning the book of mormon, admitted to us that the arguments for and against the book were equal, with neither side being able to prove whether the book of mormon was true or untrue.
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. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Wayne may presents the supporting evidence for the heartland model, that the book of mormon nephites and jaredites lived in north america. 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. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.
It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon s credibility is not harmed due to recent dna evidence which concludes that the native americans are not the descendants of the book of mormon people, and to explain why the churchs credibility is not harmed due to having such a. Your discussion of dna, and existencenonexistence of horses is not central to the book of mormons mission. Would dna analysis show as taught by the book of mormon that many american indians are descended from ancient. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. We know a great deal about the dna lineages of living israelites and living israelites are descended from dead israelites who lived 2600 years ago. Critics of the lds church recently latched onto dna studies that point to a predominant asiatic origin to the american indians and conclude that the book of mormon cannot be an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. 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. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. 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. This argument discounts this vast field of study by calling scholars and investigators mere apologists. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet.
Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. There is no way that they can deny it now, well i guess that you could, but that would be crazy. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. This interpretation, still dominant among members of the lds church, remained in the introduction to the book of mormon until recently. 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. Cherokeephoenician dna connection book of mormon evidence. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Talmage, who was considered to be one of the 10 most learned men in the world and was an apostle in the church in the early 1900s. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship formerly farms, who explains his position. More nailpounding into the mormon churchs lamanite dna. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found the promised land.
Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. 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. Annotated book of mormon by david hocking and rod meldrum page 91. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book.
When i first heard of this dna proof that the book of mormon is not true, my mind went to a statement of one of elder james e. 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. 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. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Roberts wrote a letter in 1932 citing a few sources for cement work that predated the book of mormons publication, but this information was highly obscure until the middle of the 20 th century. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful.
This argument discounts theories about the book of mormon civilization as models, but that is what every scientific theory, law, or conclusion is. Sure, we dont know what dna lineage these book of mormon people had, but we do know they were israelites. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies. 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. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Proof that the book of mormon is a fraud christian forums. Sep 16, 2015 in response to mormon apologetics in 2004 he published losing a lost tribe, which explores the origins of amerindian and polynesian dna and its implications for lds beliefs arising from 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. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Enough to convince my professor that there was evidence of.
The book of mormon is exactly what it claims to be, another testament of jesus christ. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon. Jan 23, 2016 long after the book of mormon was published, they found that various combinations of iron and steel existed near jerusalem as early as 600 b. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. It had been raining for 5 hours in his camp in tropical. The book of mormon geography lands and map with 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.
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. Dna science challenges lds history christian research institute. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the existence of god.
The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. These claims have historically been taken on faith. 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. In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Long after the book of mormon was published, they found that various combinations of iron and steel existed near jerusalem as early as 600 b. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans.
Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present. Sjodahl note that weapons of steel were even found in ancient tombs in egypt. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make. An essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. 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.
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