The pursuit of faith requires a willingness to confront one's deepest fears from "summary" of Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard
The pursuit of faith is not for the faint of heart. It is a journey that demands courage, determination, and above all, a willingness to confront one's deepest fears. For faith is not something that can be attained easily or without sacrifice. It requires a leap into the unknown, a surrendering of oneself to the will of a higher power. In the face of uncertainty and doubt, one must be willing to confront the existential dread that comes with the pursuit of faith. It is in these moments of fear and trembling that one's faith is truly tested and refined. For it is easy to believe when everything is going well, but true faith is revealed in times of trial and tribulation. To confront one's deepest fears is to acknowledge the limitations of human understanding and to embrace the mystery of the divine. It is a humbling experience t...
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