The absurdity of faith is what makes it a true test of devotion from "summary" of Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard
The paradox of faith lies in its very nature - the demand for belief in something that defies reason and logic. To have faith in the face of the absurd requires a leap that goes beyond the confines of rationality. One must be willing to suspend their own understanding in order to embrace something that transcends human comprehension. This act of surrender is what makes faith a true test of devotion. The absurdity of faith is not simply a matter of believing in something without evidence or reason. It is a recognition of the limits of human understanding and a willingness to accept the unknown. Faith requires a surrender of the intellect and a submission to a higher power that cannot be explained or understood. This surrender is what separates faith from mere bel...
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