Smithsonian Institution Statement Regarding the Book of Mormon

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[Elsie]

Actually, Joseph Smith didn’t do jack,

but he did Jill, Judi, Jeri, JoJo, and Jenni....

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                                         Decisions decisions!

 

Fanny Alger Lucinda Morgan Harris Louisa Beaman Zina Huntington Jacobs Presendia Huntington Buell Agnes Coolbrith Sylvia Sessions Lyon Mary Rollins Lightner Patty Bartlett Sessions Marinda Johnson Hyde Elizabeth Davis Durfee Sarah Kingsley Cleveland Delcena Johnson Eliza R. Snow Sarah Ann Whitney Martha McBride Knight Ruth Vose Sayers Flora Ann Woodworth Emily Dow Partridge Eliza Maria Partridge Almera Johnson Lucy Walker Sarah Lawrence Maria Lawrence Helen Mar Kimball Hanna Ells Elvira Cowles Holmes Rhoda Richards Desdemona Fullmer Olive Frost Melissa Lott Nancy Winchester Fanny Young

Emma Hale only!!

 

[Safford]

“I wondered about links proving that the LATER things these witnesses said about ‘witnessing’ the plates were proven false.”

What “later” things are you referring to? If you can give me the references, I will do my best to respond.

[Elsie]

Guys; I need some help with the above reply.

I don’t have the info at my finger tips.

[MHGinTN]

Are you aware that some of the original ‘swearers’ tot he plates recanted?

[Varda]

The Norse site was discovered in the 60’s so it’s been awhile since scientists have been sceptical of that. There is no other evidence of them being further south at present. There’s no other evidence (that holds up) of other legends either, the Phoenecians, Irish, Welsh, Jews in the early southwest etc. That’s the point of the article. The Mormons believe something for which there is no scientific evidence. They aren’t the only ones with these legends. Other groups sprinkled fake ten commandments tablets and other artifacts around as “evidence” for their claims to the land.

[Rameumptom]

There are many evidences of Norse runes scattered throughout the Americas beyond Vinland and Lameroux. Of course the "scientists" (who also insist in the "truth" of evolution and global warming) look at them and say it can't be. Sometimes common sense beats science.

There is abundant evidence that the Vikings were in Minnesota in medieval times. This article discusses evidence found as far south as Oklahoma. It admits the stone found does not prove they were in Oklahoma. But how else to explain norse incsriptions on stones that match the medieval inscription of the vikings in Sweden/Norway?

Vikings! In Oklahoma? Heavener Runestone proof of a directionally challenged Norsemen?

[Elsie]

There is abundant evidence that the Vikings were in Minnesota in medieval times.

So true!!

Faint pigmentation found on rock art has been computer enhanced to reveal Holy Headgear...

[Varda]

No “common sense” doesn’t beat science. Evidence beats science. Runes can be tested and if they hold up great if not the legend is still there without scientific evidence which apparently is the case for the various rune stones in the midwest.

This is my favorite part of your link -

“More importantly, stranger things have happened. In 1939, two fishermen pulled a small Bull Shark out of the Mississippi river near in Alton, Illinois, about 1,750 freshwater miles outside of its natural habitat.

If a shark can be thousands of miles away from where it’s supposed to be, why not a Viking?”

LOL, but I guess the author is not aware that Bull sharks often swim up rivers and have even killed people.

[Safford]

“Are you aware that some of the original ‘swearers’ to the plates recanted?”

No. I am not familiar with any evidence that they “recanted.” In fact, I believe that the evidence shows that they continued to affirm their testimonies throughout their lives (even after several left the LDS Church). Can you please provide me with references?