Here's a Bigfoot theory I haven't heard before. Apparently there are some in the Mormon church who hypothesize that Bigfoot may actually be Cain, condemned to walk the earth forever. Matt Bowman provides some scholarly elaboration on this theory on the
Mormon Mentality blog.
Apparently the Bigfoot-Cain connection traces back to a story told by an early leader of the Mormon church,
David W. Patten. Patten claimed that in 1835 he encountered Cain walking along the side of the road. He wrote: "He walked along beside me for about two miles. His head was about even with my shoulders as I sat in my saddle. He wore no clothing, but was covered with hair. His skin was very dark."
Hmm. That sounds kind of like Bigfoot. At least, that's what some Mormons have apparently concluded in recent decades. Bowman writes: "Cain’s identification as Bigfoot has provided Mormons with a way to assimilate the claims of folktale with new conceptions of what Cain, the embodiment of evil, should be like."
So if Bigfoot is Cain, maybe Nessie is really the snake from the Garden of Eden. 😉
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As for me, this Mormon thinks that Bigfoot is more than likely a nearly extinct North American primate. If he exists at all.
(And thanks for clarifying "some" Mormons - this is certainly not considered official doctrine)
No, he goes to the Himilayas on occasion, where he's known as the Yeti.
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Now what airline he takes for the trans-oceanic flight is still up for debate
Thank you, oh infallible Church of LDS.
Christ.................!
Alex, you might want to delete that one. (This one too, since it won't make any sense after the other one's gone)
If I read the story right, Cain is not the embodiment of evil. God is. He set Cain up to fail. He made him into a grain farmer, and then when Cain made the sacrifice of the only thing he had to sacrifice, it displeased God. If I was one of only two farmers and the other one pleased God, I would probably get insanely jealous, too.
How could Cain be the "Embodiment of Evil?" I would bet that Abel must have been a smarmy son of a bitch who could do no wrong.
(The larger point being that the priestly class wanted the best of your stuff without having to do a damn thing for it, but that's a rant for another day.)
I always thought I was Cain. I'm not a Sasquach. Really. I think these Mormons are wrong.
The fact that a few members of the church have speculated the possibility does not in any way make it Mormon doctrine or even popular belief.
I just wanted to make that clear.
Although it seems possible (albeit strange), I don't believe it, and I actually laughed out loud when I read the reference to the snake in Eden.
It's so interesting how willing people are to dive into a battle of wits, unarmed.
It is what some people think or believe Mormon and non-Mormon.
Stop trying to put some people's theories into actual Mormon belief and doctrine.
I read your response to this topic and was saddened in my heart.Please bear with me as I explain some points for you to consider and that God opens your eyes and heart to know Him.
The reason Cains sacrifice was judged by God as not acceptable was that it was from a heart full of pride and self sufficiency, which disobeyed and disregarded Gods gift of pardon for sins GRACE=Gods love. This grace is revealed in JOHN 3:16 Jesus, Gods only begotten son, was sent from heaven, lived a righteous life, obeying God's laws and died a sinners death,died in our place and took humanities (our sins) upon him at the crucifixion, so that we may be eligible to return to unity with God and live eternally. Jesus died as a lamb without spot or blemish,sinless and this is what Abel honoured in his sacrifice of the lamb. Abel believed that God would send Jesus as this lamb to die for us and his heart was filled with gratitude, that he gave and didnt question God,gave of a heart of full of love for God and His mercy toward all men.Adam and Eve sinned directly against God and believed in the lies of the devil. Lucifer the fallen angel, who wanted to be as God and hated Jesus Christ and still wars against Gods people today.This is why God warned Cain that he was about to commit sin, that he should not be angry with his brother that Cain was conscious of His sin as deliberate rebellion against God and grace and that if Cain had chosen to obey God he would not have killed His brother. He became possesed of evil and chose to slay innocent blood rather than admit he was wrong and seek Gods forgiveness.Abels sacrifice of offering the best of his flock, a lamb was in harmony with God and the plan of salvation. Thus abel understood perfectly that it was not by anything that man could do (our works)that man would live eternally, but by the grace of God in giving us His Son to die for us, as a living sacrifice, once and for all and for all mankind. This is why it is not necessary today to sacrifice animals to atone for sins, when we accept Jesus as our lord and saviour, his atoning blood washes away our sins, we need then to study Gods word and keep His commandments and they are not grievous, I recommend the King James Version. Abel was not self righteous and in all respects the original honour and expectation of God's favour fell upon Cain, being the firstborn of Adam.Abel's offering was accepted of God because it was offered in faith in the hope of the promised messiah, being the lamb which taketh away the sin of the world,the greatest sacrifice ever offered that of Gods dear son, the Lord Jesus Christ. God bless, the least of his brethren.
The first question that comes to mind is whether Bigfoot is a product of evolution? No, I categorically think macro-evolution is out in left-field than Mormonism.
The next question is whether the Almighty would have created such a beast? I believe all that our Creator made was good, but Bigfoot seems to fall from that category, so I do not think he was made with the other animals in the creation account. He seems to be more than animal, less than man, but maintains super-human qualities.
Now, I must ask myself if Bigfoot is a product of the Nephilim's genetic tampering, such as was seen prior to the flood of Noah. Again, I do not believe this because all those freakish creatures were killed by the flood which was meant to purge the Earth of such freakish beasts along with the wicked mortals.
Next, one should examine whether or not Noah would have allowed such a beast upon the ark. Again, I do not. And, I certainly do not think he could tread water for a year.
The Holy Bible states that the Nephilim ("Fallen Ones") were present on Earth before the Flood of Noah and afterwards. So, could they have meddled with DNA once again after the flood? I don't think so. It seems that The Almighty put the kabosh to their genetic tampering.
So, what is left?
The answer is Bigfoot is an original inhabitant of Babylon some 5,000 years ago. More precisely, he was present at the construction of the Tower of Babel.
There were 3 factions of people building the Tower of Babel. Jasher 9:26 "...the first said, We will ascend into heaven and fight against him (The Almighty); the second said, we will ascend to heaven and place our own gods there and serve them; and the third part said, we will ascend to heaven and smite him with bows and spears; and God knew all their works and all their evil thoughts."
Jasher 9:35 "And the Lord smote the three divisions that were there, and he punished them according to their works and designs; those who said, We will ascend to heaven and serve our gods, BECAME LIKE APES and elephants...."
So, did they become apes? No, they became "like" an ape, but they were also human. Now, add in the curse from The Almighty and you get the superhuman qualities that come with being a cursed creature and this would explain why all manner of wildlife fear these damned creatures. The curse would also explain the para-normal aspect often associated with these creatures.
So, is Bigfoot "Cain". No. Cain was accidently killed with an arrow by his grandson, Lamech, and his son, Tubal Cain on a hunting trip, mistaking him for an animal.
Besides Cain being killed with an arrow, he would have never been allowed on the ark of Noah. Only Noah, his wife, and their 3 sons and their wives were invited aboard the mighty ship by The Almighty.
PS I hold you all in the absolute lowest regard and that is an amazing accomplishment.
You wouldn't happen to be a Mormon...would you?