The animated book of mormon activity books nephi and the brass plates the tree of life journey to the promised land abinidi alma activity books read more. The animated book of mormon series hd restored youtube. 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. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false. The presentation was interesting, if tragically unorganized and disconnected, but he made some valid points. Animated movie productions of one of the greatest stories on scripture from the book of mormon. 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 an ancient record as claimed by joseph smith. Journal, book journal, kids study, study ideas, book of mormon videos.
Criticism of mormonismvideothe god makerscartoon fairmormon. The mainstream scientific consensus about the origin of the ancient americans and peoples is at odds with the claims put forth in the book of mormon, though mormon apologists have made efforts to reconcile these contradictions. Scientific studies of dna, facial structure, blood types, and migration patterns have indicated that natives are of siberian origin and are totally unrelated to ancient jews. Mormonism in 2003 joel kramer, an evangelical christian and proprietor of living hope ministries based out of brigham city, utah, released a video entitled dna vs. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds seminary and scripture study. Jan 14, 2020 a collection of our animated book of mormon clips.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The essay asserts that dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false. 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. Fundamental historical claims of the book of mormon are challenged by new genetic research. The book of mormon and the new world dna deseret book. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. The book of mormon was not corrupted over time and did not need correcting. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the. Book of mormondna evidenceissues identifying ancient dna. I carefully and openmindedly studied the data, and wrote a detailed article to highlight the fallacy of critics arguments. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is 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. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. The biggest problem with most anti mormon attacks involving dna and the book of mormon is not so much the lack of scholarship about dna as it is the lack of scholarship concerning the book of mormon. As book of mormon students increasingly understand that the book of mormon actually describes a very limited geographical area in its accounts, and as they recognize that mesoamerica southern mexico, guatemala, and surrounding territory offers the best candidate for the setting of the book of mormon, they also recognize that the dna attacks. Youll learn where it came from, what it contains, and how to receive your own free copy. Instead of saturday morning cartoons, nephi and other spiritual giants will become your childs heroes as they view these productions over and over again. Music video from the videos of animated stories from the book. 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. Jan 19, 2016 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. 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. 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. Three great resources to debunk the dna vs 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. In short, dna studies cannot be used decisively to either affirm or reject the historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon stories your children will love with 454 pages of colorful pictures. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. At the home of john quincy adams, they found an 1841 copy of the book of mormon that originally belonged to someone very special in church history emma smith, wife of the prophet joseph smith. Hence, moroni had to carry the plates from central america to new york. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Joseph smith was the founder and prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsunofficially called the mormon church. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Additionally, the book of mormon describes the sea as the red sea. The book of mormon is a religious volume that was published by joseph smith in 1830. Mormon revisionists today believe that moroni went from one hill cumorah to the next to bury the plates. This video attempts to disprove the book of mormons claim to be an authentic ancient record. Sep 19, 2009 the videos arguing that dna disproves the book of mormon have been circulating for many years now, and he was offering his response. This video provides a brief introduction to the book of mormon.
The notion has arisen that modern dna research will either vindicate or refute the book of mormon as a record of some or all the ancient inhabitants of the americas, whether to bolster ones own faith, to persuade the nonbeliever, or, conversely, to justify ones own rejection of the document as an ancient historical record and evidence of. This is the music video you and your family have been waiting for with the popular music and animated scenes from the book of mormon. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Book of mormon videos in chronological order youtube. The book of mormon teaches that these israelites are the principal ancestors of modernday native americans. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. The critics are using tentative scientific findings to discredit common misconceptions about the book of mormon, not what the text actually teaches. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin.
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. Come follow me book of mormon alma 14 ponderfun 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. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. The conflicts have caused some commentators to conclude that the book of mormon is a human document and was not translated by joseph smith from golden plates given to him. Simon is married to jane who is an english teacherlibrarian. It was presented to the general authorities of the lds church on january 4, 5, and 26, 1922. His reign and ministry usually referred to as first nephi or 1 nephi, is the first book of the book of mormon and one of four books with the name nephi. The problem with this is that a christ quoted isaiah in matt. Up next come follow me enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon book of mormon ponderfun. To choose the gospel of jesus christ and the grace that attends it will lead us home again. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction.
Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. The book of mormon is the most correct book and was translated a mere decade before the jst. A study january 1922 the first essay is book of mormon difficulties. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible.
Joseph smith, latter days, latter day saints, mormon history, dna facts, book of mormon, lds church. The book of mormon claims native americans are descended from israelites. What does dna science have to say about this doctrine. 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. Youtube cartoon that was banned by the mormon church. 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. New discoveries in dna research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Jun 22, 2016 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. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. 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.
Thousands of native americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry. 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. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Reading the book of mormon can be difficult for children to understand and visualize. Emma smiths copy of the book of mormon discovered lds daily. Coloring and activity pages are great for all ages and can be printed at home. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Enjoy some of the most inspirational and touching moments from the animated stories from the book of mormon series, this musical dvd is a must for every famiys entertainment library. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds scriptures and scripture study. Activity books extend the fun with activity books that coordinate with your favorite living scriptures videos. Beautiful musical scores and stunning animation make book of mormon stories more fun for the family.
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