
Parable of the Sower

We’ll have to be very careful how we allow our needs to shape us.
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
They have no power to improve their lives, but they have the power to make others even more miserable. And the only way to prove to yourself that you have power is to use it.
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
God can’t be resisted or stopped, but can be shaped and focused.
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
My God just is.
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
(Poor Godshaping. Lack of forethought.)
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
Worship is no good without action. With action, it’s only useful if it steadies you, focuses your efforts, eases your mind.”
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
He hopes to get laws changed, suspend “overly restrictive” minimum wage, environmental, and worker protection laws
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
And how many people has it hurt? How many are going to starve later because of destroyed crops? That’s nature. Is it God?
Octavia E. Butler • Parable of the Sower
Did our community die so that addicts could make a help the poor political statement?