409 "Fear and Trembling" (The Story of Abraham and Isaac) by Soren Kierkegaard
The History of Literature
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Leap of Faith Is Not Just for Doubters
Kirkegarde gives up something important in order to be a good father. His wish is to do his duty as a soldier. The love that he had for regina was beautiful and healthy, but not perfect. For that he needed god,. Not because he loved god in that way, but because he believed he had to try for god's sake and for his own. He was abraham, suffering in silence, climbing the mountain for three days, saying nothing. It's part of the deal. Do it or don't do it, but don't tell yourself you've done it when you haven't. Leap of faith is not just for doubters. It's for everyone
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