A Goddess Quantified

Overall, this chapter contains an abundance of dense material. However, after careful analysis and consideration, it arrives at the following conclusion: Gaia needs chaos in order to survive. Life rises from the ashes, and living on the brink of instability is what causes life to thrive in the first place. With this understanding now in place, is our planet really that different from the mythical Eden discussed in the Genesis? Whether you agree or disagree, life is flourishing despite the chaotic history of our planet for the past 3 billion years. I find it rather odd that this chapter reached this conclusion because it contradicts the message behind chapter 19; that mankind has been in sin and trying to return to Eden ever since the fall. Furthermore, part of human nature that is forever connected to Eden despite our sin. So in other words, we’re like half way in and half way out. Sin keeps us separated while our yearning for God, and to fulfill our nature, is wait awaits us in Eden.