Our additional 2020 event will be sept 1112th the same mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon lds facts. X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. 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. Although based on a relatively small sample of individuals, the results. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. The list of archaeological and historical claims of the. The book of mormon, made public by joseph smith in 1830, is a. There is no dna evidence supporting the book of mormon. He was a mormon bishop when he discovered through his work the dna evidence against the book of mormon. 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. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. We have reserved for professional scientists only, separated from this site is our own site.
To date there are no dna studies that link any native american group with west eurasia. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. It is important to realize that critics of the book of mormon base their arguments on. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. Some argue dna disproves the historicity of the book of mormon while. During my trip behind the zion curtain i became more familiar with the dominant lines of defense in response to the dna evidence challenging the book of mormon. Some of you may be interested in my responses so i have posted these below. This will be the two day 26th international book of mormon evidence conference which will have just one major stage with over 20 fantastic speakers. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction.
Several authors have published works that suggest that current studies of genetic anthropology using dna evidence do not provide support for the book of mormon. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. 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. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia. 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.
Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. 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. 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. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. The scientific process doesnt claim to prove anything at 100%, so youre right that. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence.
The book of mormon teaches that the people of the americas are decendants from lamanites, who originally crossed the oceans from jerusalem, sometime near 600 b. Dna attacks against the book of mormon account fail on numerous grounds. There is dna evidence that the native americans did not have the origins that the book of mormon purports that they do. It is important to realize that critics of the book of mormon base their arguments on dna data that has never been shown to be even relevant to the issue of book of mormon genetics, let alone conclusive. 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. 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. Is there any dna evidence to support the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. Joseph smith said in the introduction to the book i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone to our religion yet, the evidence shows the book of mormon is not revelation from god, but a fictitious story written by joseph smith. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of. 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. 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. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. Various geographical models introduce issues unique to each model, but the dna data is no where as conclusive as some claim, regardless of the geographical model chosen. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. Did anyone else ever watch the presentation dna evidence for the book of mormon that some guy put out in response to the dna evidence against the book of mormon. He boldly claims there is now concrete dna evidence linking native americans to jewish populations in the middle east. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof. At worst, they have misrepresented themselves and the evidence in the. On its web site, under the mistakes in the news heading, the church declares, recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered.
The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. 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. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum. I used to love that thing, it gave answers to a bunch of shit that didnt make sense about the book of mormon taking place in central america.
Dna science challenges lds history christian research. Recent attacks on the veracity of the book of mormon based on dna evidence are ill considered. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography was the result of research conducted over the course of many years in scientific journals, books, and the scriptures. Mormon church than murphy argue that the lack of genetic evidence of an. 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. This is a running theme not only throughout the lds. Understanding the scientific evidence this page supports my main mormon answers page on dna evidence and the book of mormon. Nice job i think were both mostly on the same page here. While two different lds scientists have said that dna research discounts the book of mormon as an ancient, historical document. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native. I would encourage those who consider dna testing to be emperical proof against the book. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. 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.
Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. 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 is false. So i guess that christ must not have ever existed and so if christ never existed then the bible is a lie and christianity is false. The book of mormon has come under heavy fire from critics in light of dna evidence that is said to refute the book of mormon, for the evidence points to asiatic origins, not middle eastern origins of the ancient inhabitants of this continent. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native. In the video rodney meldrum claims there is dna evidence that proves the book of mormon is true. Non mormon 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. Dna research and mormon scholars changing basic beliefs.
Thomas murphy, anthropologist, mormon scholar, and dna researcher, acknowledges the problem that the dna evidence presents for the historical accuracy of the book of mormon. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their. As concluded in that essay, genetic studies on past populations involve many complicated factors, making it impossible to either prove or disprove the book of mormon using dna analysis. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that god does not seek to confuse us and lead us away from him through the use of our intellect. Admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events, wars, cities, historical figures, and factual. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide new and irrefutable evidence to further bolster decades of anthropology, archaeology and linguistic study. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping. As concluded in that essay, genetic studies on past populations involve.
Produced by fair, a nonprofit organization that sponsors conferences and websites in defence of the church, this video dispells what for some is a troubling criticism. Dna claims rebutted on book of mormon deseret news. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide.
Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Book of mormondna evidenceresponding to critical claims. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. This is a running theme not only throughout the essay on dna but throughout defenses of the historicity of. 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.