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The biblical story of Cain and Abel embodies themes of morality, guilt, and the consequence of internal darkness. God’s admonition to Cain—that “sin is crouching at the door,” likened to a sexually aroused, predatory cat—serves as a powerful metaphor for how malevolent forces can infiltrate our consciousness if invited. Cain’s act of killing Abel demonstrates how resentment and failure to confront inner darkness can lead to destructive actions that ultimately alienate us from the divine and our own moral selves.