Chaos theory, a scientific and mathematical theory, teaches that small changes in a complex system can lead to changes in the system. Greek mythology teaches that chaos, a gaping emptiness, existed before creation occurred. The Hebrew Bible describes the earth as being without form and void. The Earth was in darkness. God began to speak, and the chaos changed into light, land, vegetation, animals, and humanity.
Chaos still exists in the world as humanity knows it. Variables such as political power, religious power, and economic power can alter the behavior of Earth’s inhabitants. For example, if humanity continues to pollute water, land, and air, humanity will incur epidemics of disease, or may not have sufficient water and food supply to sustain populations.
Religion may convince political power to ban some behavior, like homosexuality or divorce. Political power may exert force to stop protests and resistance. Economic power may use its resources to create war between nations or rebellion within the nation. For example, slavery and states’ rights are major causes of the American Civil War.
Chaos brings change. Individuals deal with crises daily. For example, illness can produce change. Death creates change. War brings change. A car repair can alter behavior. Hearing a sermon in church can change attitudes.
Humanity needs a solid foundation that can handle the chaos in life. My foundation is based on the premise that life is sacred. I do not believe in the concepts of secular and profane. The creation story states that when God created everything, God looked at it and saw that it was good. I still believe that the universe is sacred and holy. What makes the universe bad comes from the selfishness of its inhabitants. Selfishness creates chaos. Chaos brings change.
I have a simplistic view, for we tend to forget that God is love and the breath of God or love is in all of us. We create chaos that leads to wars, death, and destruction when we fail to love God, others, self, and the universe as God designed us to do. Yes, I believe in free will or the right to make choices. I chose to love and not hate.