Evidence that the book of mormon is false

There are no gold plates to examine, no manuscripts to view, of the supposed ancient text joseph said he translated. Archaeology, relics and book of mormon belief deseret news. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Dec 23, 2015 the false translation of the book of abraham, therefore, casts serious doubt on the book of mormon as well, forever debilitating josephs claim he was a true, inspired prophet of god. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Now, finally, incontrovertible scientific evidence can either prove the book of mormon to be true and therefore mormonism is the true, restored gospel or the book of mormon is a fabricated tale and the claims of mormonism false. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable. If the book of mormon and the book of abraham are not 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. There are plenty of actual primary sources that prove the book of mormon false. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of.

The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon why is there no archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. 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.

Stephen smoot a better alternative to this book is the book of mormon. May 17, 2019 the aebom thus gives misleading and, at times, flatly false impressions about the historicity and prophetic nature of the book of mormon. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abrahams historicity. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Is there archaeological evidence for the book of mormon. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ.

The criticism of the mormon church is the following. How the book of abraham exposes the false nature of mormonism. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. And, with more study, the books sturdiness and richness and the remarkable accomplishment of its translator, the prophet joseph smith, become more apparent. Mar 03, 2019 let me begin with one very clear and very rational blanket statement. The claims made by the book of mormon mention specific tools, technologies, crops, and animals that simply didnt exist in those regions at the times stated. As an active and lifetime member we crave validation, proof that our world and our religion is true. 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. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet.

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. There is absolutely no archaeological evidence to directly support the book of mormon or the nephites and lamanites, who were supposed to have numbered in the millions. Centuries later, according to the scripture, jesus appeared to the nephites in the same region after his resurrection. What do mormons believe irrefutable proof evidence joseph smith was a false prophet from mormon resources and the bible. The book of mormon makes its appearance in world history in 18291830, when joseph smith dictated its contents and published it. A logical proof that mormonism is false by matt slick mormonism teaches that god used to be a man on another world, mormon doctrine by bruce mcconkie, p. Lds scholars to write articles and books claiming that dna studies refute the historicity of the book of mormon the lds scholarly community was quick to respond with articles and papers debunking the uninformed false claims that dna evidence proves the book of mormon false. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. For example, horses, cattle, sheep, and swine werent roaming between 2500 bc and 400 ad, as claimed.

You can say what you want, but it wont change the fact that i know and i can not deny it that the book of mormon is a work of fiction. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking manner. Supporters of the book of mormon claim it uses chiasmusa figure of speech utilizing inverted parallelismand claim it is evidence to support the book s ancient origin. Feb 07, 2019 hundreds of thousands of mormons are deconverting due to dna evidence proving the book of mormon false. The purpose of the book of mormon is to convince the world that jesus is the christ, our lord and redeemer.

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. Please dont reply that your evidence is based on faith, feelings, a burning in you bosom or by the witnesses to the book of mormon. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition, by grant hardy. How the book of abraham exposes the false nature of. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. What do mormons believe irrefutable proof evidence joseph. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon.

The false translation of the book of abraham, therefore, casts serious doubt on the book of mormon as well, forever debilitating josephs claim he was a true, inspired prophet of god. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. In an important 2005 article, a respected mesoamerican archaeologist argued that the findings of his discipline are increasingly consistent with. May 31, 20 faith is an important part of any belief system. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. In this chapter we will examine the book of mormon to see how it holds up to the. Thousands of mormons left the church as the result of this discovery, while thousands more are completely unaware of this important piece of evidence. Why does the mormon church still teach that joseph smith was a true prophet of god after he made a false prophecy about a temple being. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith.

I cant deny the spiritual and logical reasons that were presented to me as part of my testimony of that books truthfulness. There are some serios problems with the book of mormon that the lds church cannot adequately explain. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. The antiquity of the bible, unlike the book of mormon or the book of abraham, is beyond dispute. Joseph smith did not bring anything to christianity that was any more weird or difficult to believe than what was already there. Therefore, the mormon can have confidence that the bible is the word of god and that it can be accurately translated.

He said there had never been found and never would be found, a house built of cement by the ancient inhabitants of this country, because the. Cement, alma, bountiful, barley, and elephantsfive examples of things once used to ridicule the book of mormon that have been validated by modern scholars. But if i found out that the book of mormon is truethen everything was going to change. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Will you, as a mormon, please read the bible cover to cover and ask god to reveal to you that it contains all of gods message to man and that parts are not lost or altered and that the book of mormon is false. Dna evidence has also proven that native americans are not descended from israel. Sep 25, 2018 and thus we see that something once used to demonstrate that the book of mormon was false now proves to be evidence that the book of mormon is true. 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. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Why arent there any primary sources proving the book of. Dec 03, 2017 the book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem in 600 b.

Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. If the original 1830 book of mormon was inspired than why were there so many errors and changes and additions and deletions, when. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. President joseph fielding smith president of the lds church in the early. In the last chapter we saw that the bible is reliable, being textually pure and verifiably accurate in many places. Dear mormons, you dont know the book of mormon is true. This is a poor question for a serious forum such as quora. I know, because i received an answer through my prayers from the holy ghost. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic.

Critics challenge the viability of the population size and growth of the book of mormon people. The book of mormon and lds prophets identify todays native americans as literal descendants of hebrews who traveled from jerusalem. The lds church claims they are and the validity of the book of mormon requires that they are. Oct 01, 2019 this led a small number of lds and non. If joseph smith was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the same church that christ established while he was on the earth. The volume has long invited scrutiny from all branches of science. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. 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 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. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Unlike the bible, there is absolutely no archaeological evidence of any kind to back up the book of mormon.

I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Hundreds of thousands of mormons are deconverting due to dna. Intellectual evidence of book of mormon authenticity is an issue worthy of careful consideration. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. The book of mormon false testament introduction while reading the book of mormon, this socalled other testament of jesus christ, i noticed something very eyeopening, something that gives away the true nature and origin of this book. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith.