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The Demise of Truth and the Rise of Relativism.



Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008

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Now I have written to this before but felt the prompting to write to it again. Many in today's society seemed to be perplexed as to what is truth? Some even go as far as to ask is there anything such as truth? Even to say who says truth is that? So fact, reality, truth, is, for all intents and purposes, subject in my opinion to the individuals interpretation, perspective, belief, indoctrination and the sources you provide to backup your statements.

Now we know the foundation for morality and democracy is biblically based as is freedom. Many will even reject that and counter with fierce arguments, yet it is truth as handed down and understood for thousands of years. It may no longer find support in the institutions of higher learning or society as even the belief in God these days, yet it is what it is and why should we expect anything less? We have become a society less dependent on the Word of God and actually more dependent on our own beliefs. Therefore when we take the foundation which served mankind for centuries away, we literally crumble as old cement would. We become subject to the doctrines of men and we blow to and fro as we deem appropriate.

So why do we find it strange when people reject truth, facts, reality? Why do we find it strange when we face hostility toward that? One only has to look at the diversity of opinion and beliefs to understand that society, no matter where, is fragmented in perspective, belief, opinion. So in my opinion there is no core morality, beliefs, laws, religion, or social institutions that maintain or hold to a common foundation any longer. Now it is professed, but only in word. Much different then application so hence the disparity.

In my opinion when truth is presented many will not believe it. They will reject it. Some may even be hostile toward it because, well you have literally challenged their beliefs, their systems, their understanding and perspectives, their educational base. You have undermined their social order and hence once attacked they feel they have no other option but to strike back. In reality they have choice, consideration and yes substantiation, yet it is more today about me and right then truth itself. You see one needs humbleness to accept truth. That in my opinion is severely lacking in society.

Now truth, that is reality, facts, what it is, cannot be altered, yet it must be accepted as such. Example, the use of the term usury. Usury is what it is legal or not. Therein is the problem of refusal, un-acceptance, rejection of that truth. It is not realtive to some in the perspective of truth yet truth it is by nature of definition. Yet, if rejected, truth is meaningless. It goes nowhere. It has not impact.

So those who present fact, reality, truth as it is by nature of happening will get attacked, ridiculed, and labeled even subjected to degrading remarks and inuendo. One who speaks of truth must accept that. Yes they will be rejected and in many cases they will pay a price for their integrity, honor, values and morality. Especially in a society or system that does not accept that which they believe in or stand for. Now I am not talking a difference of opinion based on intangibles, or theory or even faith. That is all subjective. No I am talking tangibles.

So in this dark age, and yes in my opinion it is a dark age regardless of the sugar coating applied by many, a day of the destruction and ruin of families, people, nations, we must understand the basis of relative verses truth and why relativism is the predominant factor in society today.

If we understand professing is not the same as doing and we acknowledge that pride more then humble is predominant then we understand that which I am writing to. So when you write to truth expect rejection. Yet always understand as long as it is fact, reality, truth that cannot ever be changed, it is what it is.

Now therein is the only caveat, your truth, as presented by your sources, may not be the truth as presented by the other persons sources. Apples and oranges cannot be reconciled. So one must hinge their argument on a common, known irrefutable truth, belief, reality that is by nature a truth that cannot be altered, changed or interpreted differently. Regretfully that is not the Word of God as witnessed by the thousands of denominations and other religions, all correct in their truth. Christians can debate other Christians but will not find much common ground with believers of other faiths or non believers.

So if we preach the Word, what Word, version, bible? If we speak to religion what religion? If we speak to events, deeds, actions or non actions, then they are more tangible, definitive, fact, reality. Keep that in mind and remain open. Yet also keep in mind never sacrifice truth for relative but be aware of why the relative exists.

Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2008 Copyright 2008 Robert Melaccio Sr



Robert Melaccio Sr. has worked in the computer industry for 40 plus years in a diversified business and managerial environments. He enjoys freelance writing, giving seminars for young adults and teen groups as well as being an accomplished award winning poet of published poetry. He has worked teaching and as a youth minister. He is married and has three children and three grandchildren.

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» left by David Tanguay
 3 years 46 days ago.
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The late Johnny Cash has a song titled "What is truth?" How are we supposed to know the truth when there are so many different philosophies declaring they are the truth. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life"Although I consider Jesus as my Lord, I don't accept that particular wording of the truth.
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» left by robert melaccio sr. 3 years 46 days ago.
David,we must all make our own choices in life and as believers we  either accept or decline Gods Word. That is between you and Him and when you meet Him you will receive your answer as we all will.  I Judge you not since I have my own salvation to worry about. Best Wishes. and thanks for reading and commenting, Robert.
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» left by siounia
from isouni 3 years 31 days ago.
I cherished the inquisitive attitude on a strong issue brought out in an interesing style
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» left by straight talk 3 years 31 days ago.
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Thank you so much. I also appreciate your perspective and i am glad it made you consider which is my intent when writing.  Best Wishes, Robert.
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