Søren Kierkegaard, born Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, on May 5, 1813, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the philosopher, theologian, and cultural critic who was a major influence on existentialism and Protestant theology in the 20th century. He attacked the literary, philosophical, and ecclesiastical establishments of his day for misrepresenting the highest task of human existence—namely, becoming oneself… Continue reading The Life You Give: Søren Kierkegaard *1813
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The Lord is a man of war
The conversations continue: on the one end the fervor in the heart of the believer speaks, and on the other is the mind trusting the insatiable need for knowing. Both seem sincere. But it troubles me that a belief seems to be intrinsically committed to combat. In celebration of the first classical music recording ever… Continue reading The Lord is a man of war