Falsified dna evidence of the book of mormon geography

Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. The conclusion of dna evidence brings us the fascinating testimony of an exmormon. Mar 27, 2016 saturday, june 11, 1842, was unusually cold in boston, massachusetts. The result was the creation of a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Dna evidence has relatively little to do with the authenticity of the book of mormon, but does provide importance tentative insights into the origins of many ancient american peoples. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography dvd, 2003 and. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an. The book of mormon begins in a wellknown location, jerusalem, in 600 b.

Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. Critics have argued that according to dna tests of modern native. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america.

If the findings and the conclusions of the research are correct, then the entire mormon belief system is based on a lie. 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. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. 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. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon.

Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Attempts to resolve conflicts between the book of mormon and dna findings. Also on that day, the dollar weekly bostonian published the first in a series of articles written under a false namea pseudonymthat were part of a scheme to change lds thinking about the book of mormon. Sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Nov 26, 2011 sorenson, siberian dna, and book of mormon directions date. 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. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book.

In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Simon southerton submitted to us as to why he left mormonism due to dna evidence is at whyleft125. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. 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. 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. The basic premise of the research engaged in by the author, rod meldrum, was that there was sufficient evidence in the book of mormon and from the prophet jos smith jr. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. In 2004, plant biologist simon southerton published a book that made a similar argument. The book of first nephi, the first book in the volume, describes the actions of lehi and his family in leaving jerusalem before its destruction, following the counsel of the lord, and wandering through the wilderness for several years before embarking on a transoceanic voyage to somewhere in or near central america.

One last topic on the subject of archaeological evidence for the book of mormon that i want to talk about is horses. 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, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. Simon is married to jane who is an english teacherlibrarian. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person. Related topics including the book of mormon and dna. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography documentarytube.

In order to remove these inherent improbabilities and attempt to salvage the credibility of the book of mormon, a number of modern mormon scholars have proposed several variations of a new approach to book of mormon geography, usually called the limited geography theory. They flatly reject the hemispheric geography, the view accepted by most mormons and all the prophets. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. In the book of mormon, the book of nephi tells the story of a hebrew family that flees the city of jerusalem around 600 b. Apr 20, 2009 unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon heretic april 20, 2009 book of mormon, geography, historicity, lamanites, mormon 342 comments its been over a year since someone posted something on book of mormon geography, so i think its about time. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. The book of mormon makes a handful of references to horses existing on the american continents in these ancient times. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography by rod meldrum.

In 2002, anthropologist thomas murphy published an essay in which he argued that dna evidence points to native americans being related to asians, and therefore this disproves the book of mormon. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. May 11, 2009 a recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. The book of mormon was released in march of 2003, the lds church was only beginning to wrestle with the implications of dna research that posed serious challenges to the historical validity of the book of mormon. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Brother meldrum has since given hundreds of presentations across the united states and canada and has shared his research and findings in support of the truthfulness of the book of mormon and the gospel of jesus christ with hundreds of thousands of members of. Smith details why the dnaprovesthebookofmormon claim is false. Firetag 49 comments like many people who consider the book of mormon as scripture, i am fascinated by questions about where it has a setting in ancient historical events. Rodney meldrum, dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people.

In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Book of mormon and dna studies response to an essay on book of mormon and dna studies was added on 114 in the topical guide of the website. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Many lds academics and theologians are now promoting a limited geography theory.

There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of. Book of mormon the list of archaeological and historical. 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. The list of archeological and historical claims of the book of mormon compared to nonapologetic evidence. Saturday, june 11, 1842, was unusually cold in boston, massachusetts. 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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Dna strands in the book of mormon sunstone magazine.

It is important to remember that most dna apologists defending the book of mormon, do so on the assumption that lehi and his family made a small genetic impact in the americas. Older lds interpretations of the book of mormon implied that north american natives are all descendents of jews who emigrated from the middle east. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. Anyone who disagrees with the content of this video, didnt watch it.

The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon heretic april 20, 2009 book of mormon, geography, historicity, lamanites, mormon 342 comments its been over a year since someone posted something on book of mormon geography, so i think its about time. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. 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. It snowed in the city that day, the latest snow in boston history. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves that the book of mormon, a book of scripture used in conjunction with the bible by the mormon church, is incorrect and points to an asiatic origin versus a middle eastern origin for the inhabitants of the american continents. The limited geography model of the book of mormon supports this position. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies.

False, he was confident that the issue would soon be answered by the lds. Herewith is a copy of my recent 1975 paper on book of mormon matters. Older lds interpretations of the book of mormon implied that north american natives are all descendents of jews. Well documented facts, and he covered so many different aspects of evidence to back up his video presentation, aside from the compelling dna evidence, he used weather, animal migration, mapping, rivers, water bodies, descriptions from the book of mormon and matched them to the local geography. The remainder of the video features interviews with experts in history, biology, anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. Enjoy an educationpacked day of presentations by distinguished authors, researchers and speakers presenting the latest book of mormon evidence research. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. This faithstrengthening event will provide new insights and information that supports the truthfulness of the restored gospel of jesus christ, his prophet, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims scientists found two haplogroups in american indian dna that are shared with middle eastern populations. This common query often expresses the questioners incorrect assumptions about archaeological methodologyassumptions usually based the questioners lack of knowledge about a very specialized academic area. 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. The book of mormon claims that the native american peoples are descended from the house of israel, but the dna evidence, according to this book, points to an asiatic origin for the american continents native people.

Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2007, mailorder dvd. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. An excellent documentary by rod meldrum for new scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon studying the correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Meldrum has now combined this bestselling lds book on geography, with the complete text of the book of mormon, making this new volume an inspiring book to own. Four years before he was murdered, joseph smith read a book by john lloyd stephens then changed his mind claiming the geography of the book of mormon was never in north america but it occurred in mesoamerica because he read a book about maya ruins maya which were later determined in the 60s,70s, 80s, 90s by f. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. It was one of several presented in a written symposium on book of mormon geography sic. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside.

Does dna disprove the book of mormon claim of native. Archaeological evidence of the book of mormon latterday. 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. I suggest that if we are serious about assessing whether what the book of mormon teaches is consistent with dna evidence, we must assess it based on. 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. In 1993, he expanded his argument in his book christ in north america. In fact, the dna evidence does not refute the claims of the text itself, nor does it preclude a divine origin for the book of mormon. This view, whose most influential proponent is brigham young university archaeologist john l. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. Summary of problems with rod meldrums heartland theory. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, the original dvd introducing the. The final test of our views of book of mormon geography will be archaeological. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.

If fake, the ancient cities described in it are nonexistent. As will be demonstrated, the intimate relationships between his account and the known geography in the middle east provide excellent evidence of the book of mormon s authenticity. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Apr 15, 2008 hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east. 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. A recently published book claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture used by the mormon church, incorrect. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. Unconventional book of mormon geography theories mormon matters. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia.