In the Earthseed religion “God is change” and indeed requires reverence (Butler, 1993). According to Merriam Webster, religion is “belief in a god or group of gods; an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or group of gods; an interest, belief, or activity that is very important to a person or group; a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices.” When measured against this definition of religion, Earthseed meets the criteria to be considered a religion. Earthseed has a specific God, belief system, and practices. According to Clifford Geertz, a Princeton anthropologist: Religion also has aspects “that give meaning to the practitioner's life experiences through reference to a higher power, God or gods, or ultimate truth” (Julita, 2011). The Earthseed religion gives meaning to the actions of their followers by rationalizing that the future of human survival depends on their ability to sustain themselves and exercise responsibility. Earthseed also promotes reverence and those who do not respect the Change will be subject to negative changes, which they are not prepared for and do not know how to deal with. Lauren's argument for creating Earthseed as a religion is further strengthened by the similarities Butler draws between Lauren and her people and Jesus and his followers. The title of the book is similar to the parable of the New Testament (Lk 8,5-8) «of the sower who scatters the seed, and some falls along the road, or on rocks or on thorns, or is eaten by birds, but the 'other side'. it falls on fertile ground, sprouts and bears fruit" (The parable of the sower: analysis of the metaphor). In Lauren's case, her followers are like seeds, and some hear her message and flourish while others fall by the wayside. This biblical similarity also adds merit to Lauren's new religion. Earthseed is all about