Modèle:CriticalWork:Southerton:Losing:Repeat:Forced by evidence

• The author consistently argues that LDS scholars or apologists are "adjusting" their view on the Book of Mormon because they are being driven back in a rear-guard action by science.
• But, in fact, some LDS leaders and scholars have argued for a restricted geography and small numeric contribution of Lehites for over one hundred years.
• These beliefs were not held because of scientific "pressure," but because of their reading of the Book of Mormon text.
• In fact, the author admits that this has occurred since at least the 1920s (see p. 154)—long before any pressure from genetics issues. Yet, he continues to make the contradictory claim that the Church's defenders are now "on the ropes" and desperate for a solution.

• Book of Mormon and DNA evidence—Geography issues