Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. 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.
Uplift 2017 dna and the book of mormon dr ugo perego youtube. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. A phylogenetic perspective, journal of book of mormon studies 121 2003.
Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. Book of mormon dna mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. As clearly shown by those scientists used in the video, see thomas murphys article in the book american apocrypha, simon southertons book losing a lost tribe, and trent stephens book evolution and mormonism, all these works by these three used in the video demonstrates that dna has helped confirm evolution using that exact same. Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false.
Mormon traditions that would have us believe the book of mormon took place in the heartland and at new york truly conflict with the book of mormon, believed to be the word of god, so the heartland model is not valid. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Dna controversy is an issue that most critics believe completely undermines mormon beliefs in the truthfulness of the book. 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. I carefully and openmindedly studied the data, and wrote a detailed article to highlight the fallacy of critics arguments. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are. Articles which do not invoke any type of limited geography in their discussion include. When we examine the implications of their claims and apply the same standards. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. Book of mormon and dna studies by michael degroote mormon times and deseret news february 4, 2014 february 4th, 2014. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. 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.
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. This controversy had its inception in 20002001 and is being popularized through a video produced early in 2003 titled dna vs. The book of mormon claims native americans are descended from israelites. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. I also sent a copy to byu university, to farms, the mormons branch that is in charge of protecting mormon beliefs, asking how i could refute this dvd. While critics may believe that book of mormon dna testing entirely undermines mormon beliefs, it is important to realize that some underlying assumptions may have lead to faulty conclusions.
The controversy arises from dna studies of native american peoples. Respected dna scientists, geneticists, and book of mormon scholars provide their views on dna and the book of mormon. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that. 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. Failure to mention this is biased in favor of mormonism and fails to give spaulding credit for his work. The book of mormon was plagiarized from from a book by solomon spaulding. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to. My interest in book of mormon dna issues began several years ago when my bishop in texas asked me to help a lessactive young man who was struggling with this topic. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Mormonisms founding prophet, joseph smith, once said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.
Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Book of mormon and dna research kindle edition by daniel. It contains a record of gods dealings with three groups of people who migrated from the near east or west asia to the americas hundreds of years before the arrival of europeans. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. A new page posted on the lds churchs website says dna studies cannot decisively affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. 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. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14.
Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. 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. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. Book of mormon and dna research kindle edition by daniel c peterson. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon and dna research. 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. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Dna and the book of mormon, copied to clipboard see. Among there statements of faith are, we believe the bible is the only inspired, infallible, living word of god, and is relevant and applicable today.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book of mormon and dna studies the church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. Nothing is known about the extent of intermarriage and genetic mixing between book of mormon peoples or their descendants and other inhabitants of the americas, though some mixing appears evident, even during the period covered by the book s text.
Dna and population genetics a haplotype is a group of genes derived from dna that are inherited together from a single parent and a haplogroup is a group of similar haplotypes that share a common ancestor with a singlenucleotide polymorphism mutation. Evangelical and protestant groups that have latched onto bogus claims of dissident and exmormon scholars that modern dna evidence disproves book of mormon historicity in their effort to combat the mormon threat at any cost. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. 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.
Uplift 2017 dna and the book of mormon dr ugo perego. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book. Recently, a video was made 20022003 entitled dna vs. The purpose of this page is to provide the faithful with various online resources which address recent criticisms of the book of mormon on the grounds of dna research. Book of mormon and dna studies, posted at on friday, is one of several additions or enhancements to the sites. The topic of dna research is a timely one, as are the compelling views presented in this book. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. Perego, the book of mormon and the origin of native americans from a maternally inherited dna standpoint, in robert l. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The controversy stems from dna studies of native american peoples.
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