"Life is not about intellectual understanding or societal success. It is about a personal, inward relationship with God. This is the challenge of faith, the leap into the unknown, into the absurd. Faith is not a matter of proof or certainty. It is a passionate commitment, often in the face of doubt and despair."

Søren Kierkegaard, who lived in the first half of the 19th century, was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and author widely regarded as the first existentialist thinker. He emphasized individual existence, choice, and commitment in the face of uncertainty. Kierkegaard explored themes of faith, anxiety, and the human condition, often using pseudonyms to present differing perspectives. His major works include "Either/Or," "Fear and Trembling," and "The Concept of Anxiety." Kierkegaard criticized the established church and Hegelian philosophy, advocating for a more personal and passionate approach to Christianity. His ideas profoundly influenced later existentialist and phenomenological philosophers, as well as modern theology and psychology.

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