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True Indian origins contradict Book of Mormon story.
=== Creationist explanations ===
=== Creationist explanations ===
Some [[creation scientists]] have pointed to the [[American]] Indian population's lack of any ties to other populations as evidence of biblical veracity. However, it is also true that American Indian creation myths are remarkably similar to the biblical Genesis account.<ref>[http://creation.com/indian-creation-myths American Indian Creation Myths]</ref> The population was established after the destruction of the Tower of [[Babel]], as God dispersed the nations, their languages, and skills.<ref>Ronald L. Numbers, ''The Creationists: From Scientific Creationism to Intelligent Design,'' 467.</ref>
Some [[creation scientists]] have pointed to the [[American]] Indian population's lack of any ties to other populations as evidence of biblical veracity. However, it is also true that American Indian creation myths are remarkably similar to the biblical Genesis account.<ref>[http://creation.com/indian-creation-myths American Indian Creation Myths]</ref> The population was established after the destruction of the Tower of [[Babel]], as God dispersed the nations, their languages, and skills.<ref>Ronald L. Numbers, ''The Creationists: From Scientific Creationism to Intelligent Design,'' 467.</ref>
===Mormonism===
The [[Book of Mormon]] teaches that the Native Americans are descended from Israelites who travelled to Central America by divine command. DNA and archeology strongly refute this claim.<ref>Documentary: ''DNA vs. The Book of Mormon''</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==