# 160. The Story of God and Cain

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Podcast: [Seeking the Hidden Thing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-the-hidden-thing-podcast-6406212)
Published: 2026-03-17T21:08:10+00:00
Episode link: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/160-the-story-of-god-and-cain
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## Resource

An interesting piece was brought to my attention: a reflection on the so-called "Cain and Abel" story. I was going to respond with a note, but there is enough here to warrant a short meditation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

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