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*The Lord made a covenant with Noah and his descendants. | *The Lord made a covenant with Noah and his descendants. | ||
− | ===Whether the Flood covered the entire earth at once, or multiple | + | ===Whether the Flood covered the entire earth at once, or multiple smaller floods happened over a period of time, or whether it only covered Noah's world, makes no difference=== |
− | Latter-day Saints believe that the prophet Noah existed, and that he was commanded to build an ark and save his family from a flood. A belief that this flood was global in nature is not a requirement for Latter-day Saints; traditionally, many earlier members and leaders endorsed the global flood views common in society and Christendom generally. The accumulation of additional scientific information have led some to conclude that a local flood — one limited to the area in which Noah lived — is the best explanation of the available data. People of different views can be members in good standing. | + | Latter-day Saints believe that the prophet Noah existed, and that he was commanded to build an ark and save his family from a flood. A belief that this flood was global in nature is not a requirement for Latter-day Saints; traditionally, many earlier members and leaders endorsed the global flood views common in society and Christendom generally. The accumulation of additional scientific information have led some to rethink their views as to the nature of the flood. Some conclude that a local flood — one limited to the area in which Noah lived — is the best explanation of the available data. Some believe in multiple floods. People of different views can be members in good standing. |
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Modern scientific knowledge regarding the diversity of species, language and evidence of continuous human habitation does not support the Biblical story that a global flood wiped out most life as recently as 4,400 years ago.
The following criticisms are often applied to Latter-day Saint (or traditional Christian beliefs) regarding the Flood:
There are a number of basic teachings which we all accept regardless of the global or local (or perhaps multiple floods?) scope of the Flood :
Latter-day Saints believe that the prophet Noah existed, and that he was commanded to build an ark and save his family from a flood. A belief that this flood was global in nature is not a requirement for Latter-day Saints; traditionally, many earlier members and leaders endorsed the global flood views common in society and Christendom generally. The accumulation of additional scientific information have led some to rethink their views as to the nature of the flood. Some conclude that a local flood — one limited to the area in which Noah lived — is the best explanation of the available data. Some believe in multiple floods. People of different views can be members in good standing.
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