Episode 23 – Cain and Abel: The Hostile Brothers

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Bible Series V: Cain and Abel: The Hostile Brothers

The account of Cain and Abel is remarkable for its unique combination of brevity and depth. In a few short sentences, it outlines two diametrically opposed modes of being — both responses to the emergence of self-consciousness and the knowledge of good and evil detailed in story of Adam and Eve.

Cain’s mode of being — resentful, arrogant and murderous — arises because his sacrifices are rejected by God. This means that his attempts to give up something valuable in the present to ensure prosperity in the future are insufficient. He fails, in consequence, to thrive, as he believes he should, and becomes bitter, resentful and murderous.

Abel’s mode of being is characterized, by contrast, by proper sacrifice — by the establishment of balance between present action and future benefit. This ensures his personal and social success, accruing over time. Unfortunately, it also makes him the target of Cain’s malevolence.

This great short story is relevant personally, on the level of the family, and politically, all with equal force, all simultaneously.

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Episode 24 – The Psychology of the Flood

18 Jul 2017

Episode 23 – Cain and Abel: The Hostile Brothers

4 Jul 2017

Episode 22 – Adam and Eve: Self-Consciousness, Evil, and Death

1 Jul 2017

Episode 21 – God and the Hierarchy of Authority

11 Jun 2017

Episode 20 – Ideology, Logos & Belief

7 Jun 2017

Episode 19 – Genesis – Chaos and Order

29 May 2017

Episode 18 – Introduction to the Idea of God

23 May 2017

Episode 17 – Dr Martin Daly

11 May 2017

Episode 16 – An Incendiary Discussion at Ryerson U

1 May 2017

Episode 15 – How to Change the World

20 Apr 2017

Episode 14 – A Dialogue with Tom Amarque

2 Apr 2017

Episode 13 – Maps of Meaning 10 – 13

26 Mar 2017

Episode 12 – Maps of Meaning 7 – 9

20 Mar 2017

Episode 11 – Dr. James W. Pennebaker

9 Mar 2017

Episode 10 – Maps of Meaning 4 – 6

6 Mar 2017

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