Quote by Soren Kierkegaard, The Prayers o

It is a wonderful thing to see a first-rate philosopher at prayer. Tough-minded thinking and tenderhearted reverence are friends, not enemies. We have for too long separated the head from the heart, and we are the lesser for it. We love God with the mind and we love God with the heart. In reality, we are descending with the mind into the heart and there standing before God in ceaseless wonder and endless praise. As the mind and the heart work in concert, a kind of loving rationality pervades all we say and do. This brings unity to us and glory to God.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of integrating rationality and reverence in one's spiritual journey. It suggests that a philosopher engaging in prayer showcases a beautiful balance between critical thinking and deep respect for higher power. The separation of intellectualism from emotive spirituality is criticized, with the quote encouraging the union of both aspects. Loving God with the mind and heart is described as a descent into the heart where one can experience a profound connection with the divine. By harmonizing mind and heart, one can exhibit a rationality infused with love, which fosters unity and brings glory to God.

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