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.
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