The mark of Cain was justified to subject blacks as inferior to others. Both beliefs justified in the name of religion. [quote]
Howard, could you expound on the 'mark of Cain' with scripture reference please. thanks, hippiegirl.
my findings are quite different:
Genesis 4:15
[15] And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
John Wesley's Commentary:
And the Lord set a mark upon Cain — To distinguish him from the rest of mankind. What the mark was, God has not told us: therefore the conjectures of men are vain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary:
It is in vain to inquire what was the mark set upon Cain. It was doubtless known, both as a brand of infamy on Cain, and a token from God that they should not kill him.
my observation:
due to murdering his brother, the scripture says that Cain would have to till the soil for food. it also describes him as a fugitive and vagabond, with perpetual disgrace and reproach. but nowhere do i find that it speaks of an inferior race of people in conjunction with his curse.