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What does it mean?
Music and religion are linked because both connect deeply with human emotion.
In plain terms
Music and religion both move people deeply.
What can you take from it?
Use art and belief to inspire positive action.

Where it applies

  • creating art
  • spiritual practice
  • teaching values

Putting it to work

  • compose music
  • reflect spiritually
  • share values

Questions to consider

  • How does music or faith move you?
  • Can art be as powerful as religion?

Another view

It overlooks differences between secular art and organized faith.

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