Within the Mormon faith, the Book of Mormon is seen as self - validating. The spiritual experiences of believers while reading and living by its teachings are considered evidence. But from an objective, non - religious standpoint, the evidence is lacking. There is no historical documentation outside of the Book of Mormon itself to support its stories. The languages and writing systems described in the book have no known counterparts in historical records. And the geographical features and migrations detailed in the Book of Mormon do not match up with current archaeological and geographical knowledge of the Americas.
Some people point to certain geographical locations mentioned in Ramayana that exist today. For example, places like Ayodhya are associated with the story.
One piece of evidence is the existence of similar stories in different cultures. If so many cultures have a story with a Cinderella - like character, it's likely that there was some real - life inspiration. For example, the Chinese version of the story shows that the concept wasn't unique to just one region.
There are several pieces of evidence. First, the historical context of the Roman Empire where crucifixion was a common form of execution. Second, the accounts in the Gospels which were written relatively close to the time of the events. They were passed down through oral tradition before being written. Third, the references in other historical works outside of the Bible. All these combined suggest that the crucifixion was based on a true story.
There are eyewitness accounts which could be considered as evidence. People in certain regions claim to have seen a creature that resembles a dogman. Their descriptions are often consistent in terms of the general appearance of the being - large, hairy, with a dog - like face and a human - like body. However, eyewitness accounts can be unreliable due to factors like fear, poor lighting, and misperception.
The written accounts of his travels. He and his co - author Rustichello da Pisa wrote about his experiences. Also, historical records in different regions, like some Chinese historical documents, seem to confirm his presence in Asia during that time.
The testimony of the Lutz family is one piece of evidence. They claimed to have experienced paranormal activities first - hand.
One evidence is that independent fact - checkers found many inaccuracies in it. For example, some of the so - called 'scandals' about donations were misrepresented. The timelines and the nature of the transactions were distorted.
One evidence is the pattern of disappearances and conversions that have been reported in Kerala over time. These are not isolated incidents. Also, statements from families who have lost their daughters to such radical conversions support the fact that the 'Kerala story' has roots in reality. Moreover, investigations into such cases often reveal the presence of organized groups with radical agendas which is in line with what the 'Kerala story' portrays.
Some people point to the narrative structure. It has a continuous story with characters, plots, and settings similar to a novel. For example, it tells of different groups migrating and their interactions. Also, the lack of archaeological evidence for some of the events described in the Book of Mormon makes some suspect it might be more of a fictional creation like a novel.
The fact that there are underwater formations in the area of the supposed Ram Setu is a significant indication. These formations, which look like a chain of shoals, are in line with the description of the bridge in the Ramayana. Another point is the cultural and religious significance attached to the place over centuries. The continuous belief in Ram Setu as a real structure among the Hindu community, along with the presence of ancient scriptures that meticulously detail its creation, all contribute to the argument that there is evidence supporting Ram Setu being a real story. There have also been some scientific investigations that have not completely ruled out the possibility of it being an ancient man - made structure, though more research is needed.