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|summary=It is claimed that the Church has expanded the definition of "Lamanite" to Polynesians. Modern day prophets have repeatedly declared that Polynesians are Lamanites. The patriarchal blessings of Polynesians often state that they are of the tribe of Manasseh (through Lehi). | |summary=It is claimed that the Church has expanded the definition of "Lamanite" to Polynesians. Modern day prophets have repeatedly declared that Polynesians are Lamanites. The patriarchal blessings of Polynesians often state that they are of the tribe of Manasseh (through Lehi). | ||
|sublink1=Question: Why do modern day prophets and Church members in general believe that Polynesians are Lamanites? | |||
|sublink2=Question: How did the Sweet Potato, which is native to the New World, arrive in Polynesia? | |||
|sublink3=Question: Other than the Sweet Potato, are there other possible connections between the Pacific islands and the New World? | |||
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Relationship of the Lamanites to Polynesians
Relationship to Polynesians