May 15, 2011

Native American Indians are not descendants of Israel

Reasons to Disagree:

List of Reasons

  1. Faith-Based Argument: Some believe that God could have changed the DNA of Native Americans to test the faith of Mormons.


Score Analysis:

Scoring Criteria

  • # of Reasons to Agree: 3

  • # of Reasons to Disagree: 1

  • # of Reasons to Agree with Reasons to Agree: 0

  • # of Reasons to Disagree with Reasons to Agree: 0

  • Total Idea Score: Pending evaluation of individual argument scores.


Supporting Evidence:

Evidence Scores

  • Books That Agree:

    • Losing a Lost Tribe: Native Americans, DNA, and the Mormon Church – Simon G. Southerton (More Books)

  • Scriptures That Agree: None identified.

  • Scriptures That Disagree: None identified.

  • Legal References That Agree:
    Local, Federal, and International Laws


Interests and Motivations:

Interest Analysis

  • Interest of Those Who Agree:

    • Promoting their book (Simon G. Southerton)

    • Promoting scientific accuracy and truth

  • Interest of Those Who Disagree:

    • Promoting their careers as religious apologists

    • Defending religious beliefs and faith-based narratives

  • Common Interests:

    • Seeking and promoting the truth

  • Opposing Interests:

    • Defending institutional religious narratives

    • Reconciling religious faith with scientific evidence


Media That Supports the Idea:

Media Analysis


Multimedia Analysis:


Potential Benefits of Accepting This Idea:

List of Benefits

  • Increased acceptance of scientific evidence in religious discussions.

  • Improved understanding of Native American ancestry and history.

  • Encouragement of open dialogue between science and religion.


Conclusion:

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