Scalpings, Liberty and Flags in the Book of Mormon.

[Mudcat]

The problem with flag waving is that if you have a flag, it tends to wave. That is rather the point of flags.

The way you put was quite funny... true but funny.

They signal something. As for who uses them, the answer is pretty much everyone. The fact of a flag and waving it is way too universal to demonstrate that it has a connection to the American Revolution. It could-- but it could just as easily be Mesoamerican (or Chinese).

Ok agreed, with the plethora of posts regarding flags it may to broad a concept to address.

Certainly, just as flags are widespread. It simply establishes the context of the scalping. The use to which the scalp was put was as a simile curse, not as a trophy. The context is important, not the uniqueness of the simile curses.

I don't know if I am following this... in regards to your statement regarding context.

I understand that there could be significance in linking the soldiers simile curse to mid-eastern curses as a possible reinforcement to historicity. However, if simile curses were used in 19th century America or in the KJV, then the concept could be to easily argued from the critical position as well. I suppose like flags, there may be to much evidence elsewhere to say that it has it roots here or there.

Respectfully,

Mudcat

[cjcampbell]

Scalping and other forms of headhunting are as old as mankind. Virtually all cultures have practiced it at one time or another. Flags, torn coats, and other such emblems are also very nearly universal.

The scalping of Zarahemnah appears to have been accidental, however, and may explain the origins of this practice among the Indians.

Moroni's declaration of 'liberty' seems to have been not so much against foreign domination, as in the American Revolution, but a preservation of legitimate government. Moroni seems to equate liberty with the rule of law -- interesting in a gospel context, where we teach that sin leads to the loss of agency and that only obedience preserves it. Moroni wishes to preserve his freedom to worship, a completely different goal than that of the American Revolution.