2007-10-08 08:23:06 · 12 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The findings of the scientific world reveal that prior to the arrival of the Spanish, the civilization of the American continent was fantastic. The people enjoyed great architectural achievements, engineered superb agricultural irrigation systems, were masterful goldsmiths and silversmiths, and were part of a well-planned civic, political, and religious organization. In most every facet of living, the civilization of these ancient civilizations compared favorably with the majesty and grandeur of Rome and Greece. Would it not be supportive evidence, then, to read how the Book of Mormon similarly describes large cities with temples, as well as a highly cultured civilization rich in gold, silver, and fine textiles?
2007-10-08 08:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by phrog 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wow. You may not have done any research to make such a statement. The American continent is literally covered from North to South with ancient ruins. Many, if not all of them, resemble the ruins found in the Old World, including that of pyramid shaped structures and the buildings of ancient Israel.
Search info on a search engine and use the terms: Maya, Inca, Anasazi, and ruins of ancient America. If you are sincerely seeking answers, you will be overwhelmed with the evidence.
2007-10-10 11:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's hilarious. how about the fact that the civilization here in the western hemisphere was much much larger then any of the cities in Europe. their populations were even larger then Rome and the Egyptians. your way of thinking is the complete opposite of what it was really like. if you ever read the book of Mormon you would have understood how the followers of Christ lived. they were few in number and hated for their beliefs. Obviously the beliefs wouldn't have stood out in that ancient culture. Next time read the book before you try to understand it.
2007-10-08 16:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by falisrm 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of ruins of ancient cities in the Americas. Just because none of them have signs saying "Welcome to Zarahemla!" or something, does not mean that these ruins were not cities that started on the ruins of other cities.
2007-10-10 02:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you got us.... No ancient ruins anywhere in the Americas...
Considering how many of them had been discovered in the 1820's...I'd think you'd want to keep this one quiet rather than trying to use it as anti-mormon fodder. LOL
2007-10-08 17:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read the Book of Mormon and find out, if you really want to know.
Being rude only destroys your credibility with all Christians.
2007-10-08 15:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysa(ducky)bridesmaid 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
WOW
You are so original with this question! I think we answer this very same question 3-4 times a day.
Why don't you do some history research!
2007-10-08 15:38:04 · answer #7 · answered by ASE Master 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they weren't Jews, they were Manassahites and Ephraimites.
2007-10-08 15:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
They are buried in my back yard, I won't let anyone dig them up...
They'd make me move out of my house.
Baby down. Booo.
2007-10-08 15:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because joseph smith didn't have the foresight to come up with an explanation of that.
2007-10-08 15:26:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋