As human beings we were made by our creator and given many freedoms and allowances here on earth. In chapter one of Kammer's book he calls this an original blessing traceable to the creation stories which he calls our "giftedness." This giftedness is not a privilege but a commission to "stewardship." Stewardship in turn is our relationship with our fellow man or "community." This is the beginning of a time honored and quintessential theme of …showed first 75 words of 1179 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1179 total…are revealed to us the more we reach out to others at their "lowest of lows." To conclude, I would like to say that reading Kammer's chapter on the Cycle of Baal refreshed in me a sense of purpose and meaning. I am kindly reminded of my abilities that God gave to me to, so that I can serve my fellow man, and belong to the greater part of the community God created for us.