Searching for the Truth?

Truth is objectiive, for an idea is either true or false, though theories, which are collections of ideas, generally contain mixtures of both. However, our relationship with the truth contains a personal element, as we forge our own individual path in life. In Catholicism, for example, we have a defined body of teachings, which we believe to be the truth, but within this general framework of belief and observance each person take their own path. For example, some are celibate, but I am not. I go to mass weekly, but in other ways I am not as ritualistic as some other are, for I prefer quiet, personal prayer.

You are right to say that we must not hurt another's freedom, and you are also right to say that there is benefit in reading widely in World Religions. I have taken the trouble to study every world religion, but it is a cup too deep to drain fully.

Everybody has his or her own truth and this is a good thing. We just have to be careful not to hurt each other's personal freedoms. And as a writer I can confirm Bible (and numerous religious texts) makes a great reading no matter what religion you belong (if any). More reading - better world!

Thanks for your insights!

Hi @BrendaReeves! Thanks for visiting. I used this Wizzle as an excuse to share the glitter graphics image. :)

I'm one of the few people that can discuss religion. That's because I don't challenge the beliefs of others. Religion, God, spirituality is a personal path.

@frankbeswick , @WriterArtist – Thank you both for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Apologize for the late reply. Pontius Pilate asked Jesus “What is truth?” Finding the truth is not as hard as people seem to think. Practical application in one's life is usually the challenge for many. But for some when they find it? “Buy the truth and sell it not.” Proverbs 23: 23 Those who lay hold on the truth hold on to it for life; because there is nothing you can trade or swap out for the truth. You can share it. But you won't give it up! :)

Understanding of the truth is like a seed. It begins small and then develops, but it must be nurtured and will take a lifetime. But what is important is that we do not just try to grasp the truth with our intellects. We must live in it, grasping it existentially. If we are living wrongly, we have to step out of our wrongful ways, in a process that Christians call metanoia, to step into the way of truth by living in a rightful way.

My quest of searching truth was a long one till I found a path and technique. This path is a practical path which has to be practiced, no books, no dogmas and theories come near to the core of understanding life better. The questions such as - why I was born and where did the universe come from are quintessential questions still remain unanswered. But now I know at least some part of it has to do with me and my actions only.

cmoneyspinner: Ditto to you on valued perspectives.
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The Book of James is helpfully succinct.

@DerdriuMarriner :)
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." James 1: 17

Thanks for visiting. Your perspectives are highly valued.

cmoneyspinner, It's interesting that as I'm reading this, I'm thinking of the line from Bob Dylan's Oscar-winning song, "Things Have Changed":
"All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie."
Perhaps it is aspects of truth which befuddle the search.