This smells of brilliance, depth and thoughtfulness.

Speaking on the subject of “the mark of Cain,” a story I feel I’m versed in. But the literatures in which it’s been quoted quite often, like you did in this piece, I’m not so conversant in.

So there’s a chance, there’s a slight nuance to it’s meaning and usage that I’m not aware of.

But going by the biblical representation or symbolism of the mark of Cain, speaking of the consequences, (as we ought to look into,) it doesn’t symbolize an emulous quality that ought to be sermoned.

For the mark of Cain is a consequence of that act which seeks to tear life/society asunder. I think there’s something to speak there about the character of God. And my best guess would be, God is He that discourages anti-social behaviors. Which is why He brings the mark upon Cain, as a punishment of being a threat to life/order, (in a manner of speaking.) That means, Cain represented that which is the opposite of life/order. You may say, unrest, chaos, without form, etc.

Which of course, one can equate into the duality of the human experience/potential—the seat of good and evil. Yin & Yang!


However, I might be wrong on how “the mark of Cain is used in your article and in the other literatures you cited from.
So I look forward to you straightening out my confusion.

Thanks Greg. It’s been enlightening speaking to you.