Question 2
I think the story says a lot about justice. Cain had killed is brother Abel over jealousy, which is not an acceptable action especially by a family member. Cain deserved every punishment that he received even if he did think it was a bit harsh. If that sort of action went on today the murderer would not get any special treatment, they would be placed in jail for life. I think the story is kind of a set-up against Cain from the start because the Lord had favored Abel. He had regard for what Abel brought him, but none for Cain, so that is clearly going to start some trouble and favoritism.
Question 3
After reading the conversation between god and Cain I would say that Cain is trying to deny what he has done also he is saying that he is not responsible for what ever Able does, he is his own man, but god knows what he has done because Ables blood cries out to god from the soil. God can sense this because he made Cain a farmer. Cain works the land everyday and that is where he killed Able. Its as if his spirit was left there and will haunt Cain while he is mending to the land.
Question 5
I think that civilization rises from the family of a murderer in the story because when Cain was punished for what he had done and then god had punished the earth by destroying it. He realized that maybe his actions were to sever. God had taken his anger to an extreme level and I think that when everything was destroyed he came to his senses and was like that probably wasnt a good idea because now there is nothing left. Its like you dont realize whats missing until it is finally gone. God made a mistake and promised he would never do that again therefor he recreated everything.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Genesis Ch.1-3
Question four
After reading Genesis the text presents first woman and man to be brought to earth to serve a purpose. For the man his purpose was to work the land and if he worked the land he was able to eat off of any tree except from the tree of knowledge. Clearly he gave into temptation and was easily persuaded by the woman and ate from the tree of knowledge. To me this shows that the man is doe not take orders seriously and freely does what he pleases. The woman was brought to earth to keep the man company and of course reproduce. The woman is as foolish as the man and she also does not follow orders. She was easily persuaded by the serpent to take fruit from the tree of knowledge. Because both man and woman made poor decisions they would face harsh consequences and I would have to agree with god because they both knew they weren't supposed to eat from that tree but they did anyway. Its interesting to see what consequences they were willing to face just to gain the benefits from the tree of knowledge. It is a bit selfish and greedy.
Question five
I think the tree of knowledge is something to be desired. It brings temptation. Both the man and woman look at this tree and they see something that is quite beautiful to the eyes and is appealing to them because of the things it offers. I think that knowledge is forbidden to the point of death because god wants to be in control of the things he has created. If the man and woman had knowledge then what role would god play on them. The less they know the better off they are. I think that the tree is something lovely to look at because it is a form of temptation for man and woman. I definitely think there is a link between vision, desire, and knowledge. They know they cant have anything from it because they will face harsh punishment, but are willing to break the rules to fulfill there needs.
Question six
This punishment was bound to happen because they clearly disobeyed what god had told them. They both let there temptations get the best out of them. I think when surrounded by such beautiful things and have rules to follow by it sometimes is hard to not break them. Usually people do what they want in order to get something that they are desiring no matter what the punishments may be. If they had stayed within Eden eternally I do think this life would reflect the human experience because everyday people are faced with temptations. Some avoid them and some fulfill them.
After reading Genesis the text presents first woman and man to be brought to earth to serve a purpose. For the man his purpose was to work the land and if he worked the land he was able to eat off of any tree except from the tree of knowledge. Clearly he gave into temptation and was easily persuaded by the woman and ate from the tree of knowledge. To me this shows that the man is doe not take orders seriously and freely does what he pleases. The woman was brought to earth to keep the man company and of course reproduce. The woman is as foolish as the man and she also does not follow orders. She was easily persuaded by the serpent to take fruit from the tree of knowledge. Because both man and woman made poor decisions they would face harsh consequences and I would have to agree with god because they both knew they weren't supposed to eat from that tree but they did anyway. Its interesting to see what consequences they were willing to face just to gain the benefits from the tree of knowledge. It is a bit selfish and greedy.
Question five
I think the tree of knowledge is something to be desired. It brings temptation. Both the man and woman look at this tree and they see something that is quite beautiful to the eyes and is appealing to them because of the things it offers. I think that knowledge is forbidden to the point of death because god wants to be in control of the things he has created. If the man and woman had knowledge then what role would god play on them. The less they know the better off they are. I think that the tree is something lovely to look at because it is a form of temptation for man and woman. I definitely think there is a link between vision, desire, and knowledge. They know they cant have anything from it because they will face harsh punishment, but are willing to break the rules to fulfill there needs.
Question six
This punishment was bound to happen because they clearly disobeyed what god had told them. They both let there temptations get the best out of them. I think when surrounded by such beautiful things and have rules to follow by it sometimes is hard to not break them. Usually people do what they want in order to get something that they are desiring no matter what the punishments may be. If they had stayed within Eden eternally I do think this life would reflect the human experience because everyday people are faced with temptations. Some avoid them and some fulfill them.
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