Entropy goes both ways, order coalescing toward equilibrium and energy radiating toward infinity. It isn't just that things recycle, but there is this constant tension between energy and order. Desire and judgement. This thin veneer of human culture is narrative based though, so we're always looking for that little shot of endorphins a good punchline delivers.

The Bible is the Ur narrative, so it needs some climatic conclusion. The power of religion isn't so much the texts and icons, but the layers generations apply to them, like the grain of sand around which the oyster creates the pearl. That is the living, organic foundation and essence of religion, even if it is used to control. Though the boxes break open occasionally. We dropped Zeus for Jesus. The old for the new. Will the next break be bigger?