  Notable figures associated with this form of theology include
Emil Brunner (1889-1966) and Paul Tillich (1886-1965) whose
theological methods were markedly influenced by the writings of
Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) who is regarded
as the father of existentialism. Some scholars have added Karl
Barth (1886-1968) to the list, but this has been recently
disputed. ^[2]^  Neo-Orthodoxy, in fact, is known for its
existential element which stresses the subjective experience of
the individual and regards propositional truth as either
irrelevant or indeterminate. According to Neo-Orthodoxy,
existential truth is a truth that transforms the individual in
his concrete here and now. Propositional truth, on the other
hand, may increase one's information but leaves man essentially
unchanged. According to the Neo-Orthodox, as long as we conceive
of the Fall as an historical event, we fail to think
existentially. They typically see the Fall as something we all
commit.  The Bible is said to contain within