Prelude to the restoration dvd hidden in the heartland trailer. In this video, many scholars and geneticists were interviewed as they discuss the issue of dna and the book of mormon. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. Dregod brought this video up in another thread, not knowing he wasnt allowed by the same faith rules. The book of mormon henceforth dnabm offers a sustained argument focused, as the title suggests, on the implications of dna research for the historicity of the book of mormon henceforth bm. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs book of mormon. 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. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the. 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.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Im bringing it here because i think i needs to be addressed. Dna evidence contradicts this origin story, and the lds church has had to. Great site answering your questions about mormonism. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. This video is a response to the original video, dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence found here. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite. Recently, a video was made 20022003 entitled dna vs.
Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The book of mormon, kramer enlisted the help of a number of archaeologists in an attempt to demonstrate that the bible has been verified archaeologically while the book of mormon has been discredited archaeologically. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. 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. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of. Here is a brief excerpt from the documentary dna vs the book of mormon by living hope ministries. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared.
Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book. In the end, god is faithful to once again make the truth plain to those who. Dna evidence disproves key mormon doctrine youtube. Therefore, the video concluded, latterday saints should reject the book. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Dna vs the book of mormon this video demonstrates many of the fatal flaws that are associated with the claims of mormonism. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. 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. It looks like we dont have any awards for this title yet. 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. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 20 march 2003. In this new dvd it challenges fundamental mormon theology. A youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography.
Dna vs the book of mormon click to watch what is clear from genetics is that native americans are not of jewish origin. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and. I carefully and openmindedly studied the data, and wrote a detailed article. 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. 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.
Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. 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. 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. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Bible vs book of mormon video click icon to watch video0. But in this episode, dave cites a few genetic principles that show why dna research is simply unable to refute or affirm the validity of the book of mormon. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. 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. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now faces mormonism. It is distributed by living hope ministries in brigham city, utah, and has been distributed widely.
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. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video. The bm and essentially the universal teaching of the lds church state that american indians henceforth amerinds descend from israelites. Dna vs 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube. Walter martin the original bible answer manaudio resources updated monthly. 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. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ.
Miraculous claims surrounding the coming forth of the book of. Thomas murphey dealing with the new evidence that the. Many items in the book of mormon that critics had previously claimed as impossible or anachronistic in ancient native america have since been shown to have existed for some examples, see matthew ropers article right on target. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. The book of mormon teaches that an israelite family immigrated to the american continents and are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel.
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. 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. Rod is a friend of mine and a member of my hp group, but he has oversimplified this dna matter, aside from falsely stating 1 that the maya are the center of interest of those who consider the book of mormon to be a mesoamerican codex, and 2 that they focus on the maya because they think that joseph smith did so as well. 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. New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. 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 is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. Living hope christian fellowship living hope ministries brigham city, utah. Book of mormon evidences 5 disk dvd series trailer. Dna and the book of mormon explained fulllength video youtube.
The book of mormon claims native americans are descended from israelites. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. What does dna science have to say about this doctrine. Article by joseph smith, polygamy, questioning mormon doctrine. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking.