DNA and Lamanite Identity: A Panel Discussion Science often complicates the sancta simplicitas of theology. Genetic research promises to help genealogists define and refine family trees. But this technological blade can cut both ways. What is a benefit to LDS genealogists may be a detriment to Book of Mormon literalists. Initial findings of geneticists have …
Speaker: D. Jeffery Meldrum
Evolution and Mormonism: A Quest for Understanding
Evolution and Mormonism: A Quest for Understanding What is a Latter-day Saint to do when faced with the compelling data and persuasive arguments for the theory of organic evolution? Can she or he acknowledge the power of this scientific data and still remain in good standing with the Church? Can the theory of human origins …
Paper 1 – DNA On The Witness Stand Pager Paper 2 – The Tree Of Life
Paper 1 – DNA On The Witness Stand Pager 1- Examples from today’s headlines illustrate the forensic application of DNA techniques to identify individuals and establish relatedness between family members. These very same techniques, accepted as authoritative in the court room, are applied by science to address the question of humans’ nearest relatives in the …