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Critics intent on discrediting the restoration point to dna studies on indigenous american peoples in an attempt to expose joseph, the book of mormon, and. In short, dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. This is a clip from a video that has recently been released by fair foundation for apologetic information and research which answers the. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical. Dna and dating arguments do not present an exclusive challenge to lds teachings, although critics would like to paint them as such. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. Over 98% of native americans tested to date carry mitochondrial dna. Some evangelical critics have latched onto the claims of dissident and ex mormon scholars that modern dna evidence disproves book of mormon historicity in their effort to discredit the lds faith. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube. Critics intent on discrediting the restoration point to dna studies on indigenous american peoples in an attempt to expose joseph, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as frauds.

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. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. 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. Produced by fair, a nonprofit organization that sponsors conferences and websites in defence of. However, some geographical models pose problems for the dna attacks which other models do not, and so these issues are considered here.

Joseph smith, prophet and translator of the book of mormon, stated. Dna attacks on the book of mormon are arguably futile, regardless of which geographical model one adopts. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600. Traditional astrology calls this mighty lord of the planets zeus, to the greeks a the greater benefic,a meaning the most powerful and favorable influence venus being the a lesser benefic.

Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of mormon are an evidence of the prophetic calling of joseph smith. Order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. Critics are not objective evidence seekers or fairminded scholars, but mere. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. Limited geography models predate issues of dna and genetics by decades. Do they discredit the book of mormon, or is there biological and other. Rough stone rolling interview with richard bushman fair mormon podcast part 1 duration. This video carefully examines the complex issues of genetic research, revealing the significant flaws in the process, reasoning and conclusions of those critics, and presents compelling evidence in defense of the book of mormon as an ancient text. 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. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. The foundation for apologetic information and research fair.