Circumstances compel me to blow the dust off this old blog.
On Substack I share commentaries about the world in general. I share more theological content with A View from the Pews. I envision this space for personal development, artistic endeavors, etc.
I recently learned of the Dungeons & Dragons character alignment. Apparently, I’m of the Chaotic Good ilk.
“A chaotic good character does whatever is necessary to bring about change for the better, disdains bureaucratic organizations that get in the way of social improvement, and places a high value on personal freedom, not only for oneself but for others as well. Chaotic good characters usually intend to do the right thing, but their methods are generally disorganized and often out of sync with the rest of society.”1
Robin Hood, Indiana Jones, Han Solo, Batman, The Guardians of the Galaxy (each and every one of ’em) are characters of Chaotic Good. I’m in good company, IMHO.
I ran across this Chaotic Good appropriation:
No thank you. I’m grateful for God’s Commandments and the comprehensive 66 Books of the Bible to guide us. God’s morality is less arbitrary than those based on social norms or individual guidelines.
Since the Summer of 2020 I’ve been busy. I left Corporate employment and went to work for God’s Kingdom, studying God’s Word and seeking to serve.
Dual citizenship is a challenge; learning and growing in a new role can be overwhelming. When opportunity for development arises, I lean in.
Recently, META informed me of push-back to Texas’ mandate to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In an effort to understand objectors and their objections, I antagonized and provoked on social media (for the greater good).
In the immortal words of a Chaotic Good brother, I “may be an ‘a-hole’, but (I’m) not, and I quote, ‘100% a dick’.”
I want to understand what others are thinking but hosting a debate on Facebook seems a fool’s errand. It only takes a few persistent attackers to ward off the tentative.
And yet, if God says, “Go!” who am I to say, “No!”?
My network’s been winnowed through this process. I persist; I strive to improve.
I remain grateful for those who continue to show up, to engage, to represent, to help me understand. In our wrestling for answers, we learn of our own strengths and weaknesses. I’m willing to be weak today for the sake of greater strength tomorrow. I’m working on how best to be intolerant of the intolerant, to offer a safe space for the majority who’d like to get along.
In this season of peace, I strive for Peace, even in the midst of chaos.
