DNA Tests Contradict Mormon Scripture

[RandFan]

I experienced a perfect example of this a few months ago, pertaining to the OP. My brother is Mormon, and was getting ready to leave on his mission, when the fundy Xian side of my family decided to make their feelings known.

Yeah, I love this. Mormon nutty ideas about the invisible guy in the sky are easier to debunk than Xian nutty ideas about the invisible guy in the sky. Critical thinking is such a flexible thing. You should send them some DVD's

They sent him a DVD explaining the why the DNA of Native Americans is a problem in Mormon scripture. So they used DNA evidence to try to disuade my brother, yet refuse to examine DNA evidence pertaining to many of us having mitochondrial DNA that can be traced back to two african females around 150,000 years ago. I guess that DNA was put there by the devil. (Along with dinosaur bones, and starlight.)

Come on, it proves the story of Eve.

 

[RandFan]

Interesting, though to be honest all this did was send a little shockwave through a few people. I am of the understanding that something like this happens every time some new evidence comes out against some religion or another. Based on what I've noticed before, I really don't think this will kill the Mormon faith. They'll just say that all the DNA evidence shows is they have changed "a lot" since when they first came from that tribe.

I think this could have long reaching effects. I think the truth dissemintated through the internet can have significant influence. If the news gets out then missionary work can be hampered. Most people who convert don't have a clue of the wacky notions of Mormonism. It slowly sucks them in. It's invasion of the mind snatchers. Hey, I was one of those mind snatchers.