Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard

I get into Diogenes and his philosophy of walking and living, then read Soren’s thoughts on biblical scholarship obscuring obedience.

Soren’s view of biblical scholarship is skeptical to a degree. It can be avoidance and endless debate. Faith does not require a full understanding.

Soren wanted to stir Christians to action, to demonstrate that faith is active, moving, alive. I talk about walking in this episode. We may not be able to run, but we can walk.

Martin Luther saw lightning striking churches as God’s judgment on Catholic corruption. Our scientific age laughs at this understanding. But, why is the church the largest edifice in town? That can show a wordliness. Not faith.

Kierkegaard incisively delineates the relationship between Faith and Works. Perhaps the best I have ever read in a page or less. I talk about my recent trip to California to attend the memorial in the mountains of a dear friend who I have known for nearly 4 decades and ponder the passing nature of life in this world. This episode is only 40 minutes long. Some tech issues with the upload it appears.