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Old 08-02-2007, 05:18 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Indy Coug View Post
Just to be clear, I didn't try to assert that the study proved anything specifically regarding Native American DNA other than to call into question the absolutist assertion others have made that the current absence of Middle Eastern genetic markers in mitochondrial DNA proves that the Book of Mormon is false.

To be even more succinct, mitochondrial DNA currently can't be relied upon to fully resolve the issue of Native American ancestries one way or the other.
100% agree with your conclusion. I think it is an important point and I think it typifies the kind of discussion that Arch is hoping to foster in this forum.
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