Language and Connection
Natasha Trethewey, a poet, explores the connections between language, poetry, religion, and the common good. Through her book "Beyond Katrina," she discovered how the language of religion intertwines with her own writing, despite considering herself a secular humanist. She delves into the significance of words like liturgy and their connection to both secular and religious contexts, highlighting the importance of justice, empathy, and bearing witness in both poetry and religion.In this clip
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