For Kierkegaard and his Pietist associates, to believe in God is to:

A. believe He exists.

B. attend the proper rituals and recite the appropriate prayers.
C. expect certain punishment for worldly sin.

D. trust God to provide an eternal life after death.
E. None of the above


Answer: D

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