In Kierkegaard's third section of
Philosophical Fragments, he talks about the ultimate metaphysical paradox: that Jesus can be both fully human and fully divine. It seems to me that offense at this paradox is what stops people, especially non-Christians, from understanding God. Kierkegaard suggests that the only way to get past this paradox is through a leap of faith (the leap) (p. 43). But he also suggests that we can only take this leap if we have passion (grace??)(p. 48). Finally, he suggests those who are unable to take the leap because sin is the action of willing their own downfalls and pushing them further into ignorance (p. 47). Is this how the process works? If so, how do we get this passion (grace)? Clearly by attempting to understand God through philosophy and strongly desiring knowledge will lead us to ignorance. How then should we behave when confronted with this offensive paradox?
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