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Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. 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. 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. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. Organizations such as farms, or foundation for ancient research and. 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. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs lds researchers question mormon tenet that polynesians and native americans descended from israelite patriarch lehi. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove these very.

Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. 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. Dna evidence is offering a serious challenge to the mormon claim that native. Critics argue that since the dna of native americans shares asian rather than. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets contrary to the claims of our critics, there are many interesting findings that make it difficult to explain.

However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Dna science challenges lds history christian research institute. Geographical issues related to dna and the book of mormon. Redemption of zion through the remnant of joseph journal of discourses vol. The title page of the book of mormon states it is an abridgment of the. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. At worst, they have misrepresented themselves and the evidence in the.

What genetic evidence for the book of mormon would be expected and what was initially found. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. 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. 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. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. A closer examination demonstrates that dna evidence does not discredit. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.