We are all born with this deep seeded spirituality in our hearts but in a society such as ours it seems to take a lot introspect to bring it to a realization. Contrary to the belief of some this knowledge was not just given to the indian peoples though time may not have left us not as far removed as others it is universal knowledge. Every woman, every man, are our sisters and brothers although we may not always agree (and we may not want to claim them) they are ours all the same. Every plant, every animal, they are our relatives (consider them distant cousins if one would prefer) but we are related. Now, it seems that in Christianity "God created everything" Then would it not also be true in christianity that we are all related? I am told that in the bible it also says man is "master" of all that is created. True that would put us right at the top but was that meant to say "man should do as he pleases" the word seems to imply a great responsibility to me. To be a true master of all would one not have to also be a steward to all. To take without asking and without giving thanks for what is received would seem to me to be thievery. The question was asked does an animal running away from a hunter give up its life to the hunter and require to be thanked? Let me answer the question in this way the creator saw that we hunt the deer, we shoot the deer, (We evite friends over for beer and barbeque, whatever) The creator could have saw to it that bullets and arrows bounced of the dears and they walked over and kicked our a__ and ate us when the family gathered for dinner. However, this is not the case and the deer runs. The creator did not make things so whoever needed a snack could come take a bite out of the deer either. The deer enjoys its life but it as well as any animal knows that where it is in creation and so the bargain of the hunt was struck. The deer says "if you are cleaver enough my life falls into your hands to do with as you please if you fail to be so cleaver then my life is my on and perhaps you should dig for roots or something a little more your speed my friend. A person gives thanks to an animal when it gives its life because it would be plain rude if one did not. And on such a great sacrifice the animal makes the absolute least one could do is be respectful. Personally, I think spirituality is best discussed person to person. Why I am putting my thoughts in now I could only guess as a lack of judgement. rusty