Do they still preach it as fact? The book of mormon states that Hebrews were ancestors of the Indians...yet DNA evidence has PROVEN that the American Indians came from Asia, AND there is NO recorded documentation that EXIST today *outside of the book of mormon* that shows evidence of hebrew culture ANYWHERE in that region. hmm any thoughts?
2007-09-30 16:01:24 · 12 answers · asked by jason b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not the critic when it comes to someone's personal beliefs. However the Mormons do have cult ideas- the enslavement of women is repulsive, the molestation is sickening. And this issue of Indians with Hebrew descent is trivial- if we focus on anything about the Mormons then it ought to be the sexual abuse going on- because that is what is morally wrong not trivial.
2007-09-30 17:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DNA does not prove Mormonism wrong. You're using bad logic.
There has not been a definitive link drawn between near-eastern DNA and American Indian DNA.
The Book of Mormon talks of 4 different groups coming to the Americas. It makes no claim that these were the only 4 (and I don't believe that they were). We can speculate over what DNA one of those groups carried....but again, this is speculation.
We don't know how the ancient native Americans migrated and intermarried. A link may eventually show up, however in the mean time the Book of Mormon is not dis-proven.
It is the history of a relativly small group of people in a relativly small geographical area....not the history of all the people in all of the Americas.
However, if this link does appear, I doubt that you'll call the Missionaries, and immediately ask to be taught and baptized. You'll explain it away, just as you have the dozens and dozens of other supporting evidences for the Book of Mormon and come up with some other demand before you'll believe.
Your salvation...not mine. Good luck.
2007-10-03 03:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ender 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't understand how religion can determine DNA. Religion is man made and the worse thing that ever happened to mankind. Mormonism is a very false religion. I was raised catholic and left the catholic church and became a born again Bible believing Christian Although my background is hispanic and they say most hispanics are catholic, I still could not go back to it for that reason. I left because the catholics too are another cult being decieved with all their idol worship and such.
Here is a great website that tells alot about different religions and what they represent along with alot of other issues in this world. Click on false religion when you get to it and take your pick. Enjoy reading.
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com
2007-09-30 23:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mormonism was a cult that somehow managed to go mainstream. Their founder was a crackpot from upstate New York so don't expect too much. That said today Mormonism is fine though its "book of Mormon" is a fake.
2007-09-30 23:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Slernon 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think I understand. Fairy Tales are to hasrd to change. Struter can fall much faster when part of the foundation is proved uynstable. So why keep building on unstable ground? They just want the money. Wouldn't you want to keep your bussiness up disp[ite the facade?
2007-09-30 23:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Serious, sincere, deeper research does prove you are the one mistaken.Hopefully, when maturity and wisdom come to you, someone will appreciate to spend time in explaining it to you and the ones with the same lack of understanding .
2007-10-01 01:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Fbigtaskever 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone hate them so much?
Mind your own damn business and let them do what they want. This is AMERICA right? Last I heard I had the right to believe whatever I want. If I want to believe that a magic man created everything is a week and made people from dirt....oh wait that is a mainstream religion with several billion who believe it.
Do you get your kicks from trying ot make people feel bad about their faith?
2007-09-30 23:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Most people join a religion (or are born into it) without much rational investigation. It becomes a "part" of them ("criticize my religion and you are criticizing me!").
So, when confronted with reason and facts, they cling to what they want to believe emotionally.
2007-09-30 23:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by ted t 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
DNA "evidence" has PROVEN nothing.
2007-10-03 23:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mormonism is a cult, they don't listen to logic.
2007-09-30 23:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Strats!! 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋