Here's how I understand it-Kierkegaard figured free will was essential to Christianity. Existentialism does not presume a creator so it's the only philosophical stance that allows for true free will. Therefore existentialism is essential to Christianity.
2007-12-15 01:38:01 · 4 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Interesting question!
Existentialism is one of the several philosophical systems concerned with the nature of existence and being. I agree with you that Existentialism is essential to Christianity since Kierkegaard rejected Metaphysics, arguing as individual is forced to make their own ethical decisions.
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
2007-12-15 02:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Third P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian understands it or a non-Christians understanding for Christian existentialism. Obey is religious existentialism. Free-will is never questioned. For me, the Will is positive, the Judgment is negative and the quality for their freedom is relative. A freedom is free from something or free to something, it does not stand alone nor does a free-will.
2007-12-15 12:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see your point and in a convoluted way Yes - Trying to get them to realize this is going to be impossible as they beleive that humanity was created with a purpose. I read a book written by a retired catholic bishop who wrote " The message of Jesus was to live your life." He wrote this in the context of living without worry. He also mentioned the concept of emmaculate conception as laughable. I would provide the link but i read it a long time ago.
2007-12-15 02:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This guy is pretty good :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_existentialism
2007-12-15 02:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Yahoo Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋