Ep262: Why a Literal Hill Cumorah is a Huge Problem for Mormonism
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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Unoriginal Jim to discuss the important story of The Hill Cumorah and the complete lack of any kind of evidence at that location.
Mormonism came forth in an environment where the origin and
identity of indigenous populations was highly questioned. There
were several books published between the 16th century and the
1830s that promoted the idea that Native Americans were either
seafaring Jews or members of the lost 12 tribes. At the same
time many of the same publications promoted the
Moundbuilders myth.
The Book of Mormon did not attempt to provide scientific or
archaeological evidence. Joseph Smith presented the Book of
Mormon as the proof of Native American history and blended
both theories.
The Hill Cumorah narrative draws from these contemporary
theories and presents them as a historical fact.
It is central to the text and to Smith's entire message and the
identity of the church. And it is a falsifiable claim.
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