Can no longer rely on symbolism of sacred nor the skepticism of science. Without belief, symbols have no meaning. Language provides the symbols that we must study. Language is not so much chosen by the people who use it as it is their historical fate. Language can reveal or conceal.
Human beings are in a covenant with each other and with the logos of the universe.
They think, speak, and communicate their very being through their own words. A world of shared meanings with ultimate concerns is created by means of language. Urge to speak is prompted by human's need for meaning. We think by means of language, we construct meaning with language, we find meaning and understanding with language. Language has everything to do with social existence.