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A:Indirectly, yes. This was a moral tale that explained to the early Hebrews how to please God, and should not be thought of as literal history.

Abel knew that God would be pleased by a sacrifice of tender meat, so his offering was a young lamb. God was so pleased with this offering that Cain could not fail to notice. Cain only offered the grain that he, as a farmer, grew, which displeased God. Cain murdered Abel, but this was incidental to the story which was really about how to please God. The story establishes that the very best meat must be sacrificed and shared with the priests.

The Hebrew scriptures never again talk of the people offering grain or even any but the very best from their herds and flocks.

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In a global sense, no. Mankind still contends with jealousy/envy between individuals, peoples and nations. The teachings of Scripture to love even your enemy before yourself seems to get lost within each of us.

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