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'''Truth''' is one of the fundamental building blocks of [[reality]]. One could probably say that without truth, nothing could exist. In fact, not only is truth a fundamental building block of reality, but it is also a central character trait and attribute of the one who is in control of all things, namely [[God]] himself. Jesus Christ, the second Person of the [[Trinity|triune God]], proclaimed about himself in John 14:6, "...I am the way, and the <u>truth</u>, and the life...". From that verse and others, we can conclude that truth is not something external to God himself, but is rather something that is inextricably joined and a part of His Being. | '''Truth''' is one of the fundamental building blocks of [[reality]]. One could probably say that without truth, nothing could exist. In fact, not only is truth a fundamental building block of reality, but it is also a central character trait and attribute of the one who is in control of all things, namely [[God]] himself. Jesus Christ, the second Person of the [[Trinity|triune God]], proclaimed about himself in John 14:6, "...I am the way, and the <u>truth</u>, and the life...". From that verse and others, we can conclude that truth is not something external to God himself, but is rather something that is inextricably joined and a part of His Being. | ||
| − | [[ | + | Both [[conservatives]] and [[liberals]] value truth, and wish to seek it but may go about it in different ways. This can result in differing opinions of truth, however, both are valid. |
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== Truth as a Value == | == Truth as a Value == | ||
| − | + | A desire to seek the truth is generally considered to be a morally desirable trait in a person, since it the antithesis of "undesirable" traits such as [[deceit]] or [[corruption]]. [[Christian]]s are required uphold Truth as a desirable value, since it is something taught by the [[Bible]], and [[Jesus]] himself. | |
| − | As a rule, liberals | + | As a rule, liberals also hold Truth to be an important value. However, they believe that the truth is something that must be proven (e.g. in order to prove that your milk is fresh, you smell the milk). They believe that everyone must decide on his own version of truth. |
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| + | Liberals assume that truth is something intrinsic to the Universe, however, conservatives believe that it is intrinsic to God. Without God, there is no truth. Without truth, there is no morality. Without morality, you can do whatever you want. | ||
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| + | Liberals believe that you must create your own morality, (e.g. a liberal will not kill a fellow human because they are horrified by the idea of killing a man, not just because they are told not to). | ||
==Opponents== | ==Opponents== | ||
| − | Many opponents of truth have arisen over the course of human history, such as [[communist]] [[China]] | + | Many opponents of truth have arisen over the course of human history, such as [[communist]] [[China]] and [[Adolf Hitler]]'s [[Nazi Germany]] see [[holocaust]]. |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 13:39, June 17, 2012
This Conservapedia entry focuses on the concept of truth relating to God and society; for the definition as a philosophical and logical term, see Truth (logic).
Truth is one of the fundamental building blocks of reality. One could probably say that without truth, nothing could exist. In fact, not only is truth a fundamental building block of reality, but it is also a central character trait and attribute of the one who is in control of all things, namely God himself. Jesus Christ, the second Person of the triune God, proclaimed about himself in John 14:6, "...I am the way, and the truth, and the life...". From that verse and others, we can conclude that truth is not something external to God himself, but is rather something that is inextricably joined and a part of His Being.
Both conservatives and liberals value truth, and wish to seek it but may go about it in different ways. This can result in differing opinions of truth, however, both are valid.
Truth as a Value
A desire to seek the truth is generally considered to be a morally desirable trait in a person, since it the antithesis of "undesirable" traits such as deceit or corruption. Christians are required uphold Truth as a desirable value, since it is something taught by the Bible, and Jesus himself. As a rule, liberals also hold Truth to be an important value. However, they believe that the truth is something that must be proven (e.g. in order to prove that your milk is fresh, you smell the milk). They believe that everyone must decide on his own version of truth.
Liberals assume that truth is something intrinsic to the Universe, however, conservatives believe that it is intrinsic to God. Without God, there is no truth. Without truth, there is no morality. Without morality, you can do whatever you want.
Liberals believe that you must create your own morality, (e.g. a liberal will not kill a fellow human because they are horrified by the idea of killing a man, not just because they are told not to).
Opponents
Many opponents of truth have arisen over the course of human history, such as communist China and Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany see holocaust.