Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

Worldly wisdom thinks that love is a relationship between man and man. Christianity teachers that love is a relationship between: man-God-man, that is, that God is the middle term. However beautiful the love-relationship has been between two or more people, however complete all their enjoyment and all their bliss in mutual devotion and affection have been for them, even if all men have praised their relationship

Worldly wisdom thinks that love is a relationship between ma

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This quote implies that there is a fundamental difference in understanding love between worldly wisdom and Christianity. Worldly wisdom considers love as a connection solely between individuals, while Christianity teaches that love is a relationship that involves God as a central aspect. It suggests that no matter how beautiful, complete, and admired a love relationship between people may be, it falls short unless it includes a connection to the divine. This emphasizes the belief that God's presence strengthens and elevates human relationships, making them more profound and meaningful.

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