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Sports & Recreation > Rodeo > The Truth (Part 2)

The Truth (Part 2)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident" (Declaration of Rights from the Declaration of Independence).

What is "truth"? That is the question.

My dictionary has three definitions: 1) the quality or state of being true (with 5 specifications added); 2) that which is true--a fact or reality; 3) a verified fact, a true statement, an e stablished principle, a fixed law.

I'm writing about this because my ear (for some reason) has been tuned into the word. I seem to hear it all the time, as in: "The truth of the matter is...", or "In truth....". Variations include substituting the word fact for truth.

Now we have a difference in "absolute truth" (A rabbit runs faster than a tortoise.) and "the spirit of truth" (Be true to yourself.). The problem arises in that they are frequently confused.

Ministers/Preachers (and most "believers") bandy about "the truth" as if it were "The Truth". ("Christ has risen from the dead".) In their minds, it IS the latter. Of course, we really don't know. Now we're in the realm of a belief being confused with the truth.

Politicians and Fox commentators do this all the time. Being "high and mighty", as they and their gullible followers presume they are, these people espouse all sorts of garbage under the guise of including the phrase "the truth of the matter is...". If they say it, it must be true. Be wary when you hear this.

It is said that "the truth shall set you free". I don't really know what that means. But the question remains, what do we mean by truth? Is it, indeed, a fact?

From "Ye Olde Philosopher" Solitaire

posted on May 9, 2011 5:22 AM ()

Comments:

You put "politicians" and "truth" in the same paragraph.

comment by nittineedles on May 9, 2011 8:59 PM ()

My bad!

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 5:00 AM ()

Reminds me of those lame sermons/lectures etc. where they start out "Webster's Dictionary defines .... as " as if the speaker was assigned a topic they knew nothing about so had to look it up. I always groan to myself when someone starts out like that. Not saying this is the case here, you make a good point.

comment by troutbend on May 9, 2011 12:35 PM ()

I know what you mean. I hate that. And I did what I hate! But I was curious as to what the "good book" said about truth. By the way, my mother's family motto was (is) "Truth Feareth Nothing". (Silverthorn, from England) I meant to include that in my post.

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 5:00 AM ()

I took a lesson in Lying,truth so that I can identify what I am doing or talking.Not a very good liar but An Awful Truth.

Not sure where this is going and do not care.So If I am lying here and telling you the truth.All right.Yes,I do not know what I am talking about and this is the truth.

comment by fredo on May 9, 2011 9:38 AM ()

Explain this "lesson in lying". What was it? Anyway, you crack me up!

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:57 AM ()

I was a compulsive liar up until I was 31--it took a lot of work but I was good at it--could convince you the moon was polka dotted--then went 'cold turkey' with the help of a therapist--easiest thing I have ever done--won't say I am completely lie free--a 'little' white lie now and then
but a lot easier life--plus it is fun to tell people what you think about them--honestly! (Mmmm--that could be why I am alone

comment by greatmartin on May 9, 2011 8:59 AM ()

Compulsive liars stand out (and need to be called out). I'm not one, but have also been known to stretch the truth a little. I can be outspoken, too.

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:54 AM ()

woow just came back from greece and notice a lot of Posts of you, Mr Martin II lol.

comment by itsjustme on May 9, 2011 8:01 AM ()

I hope you have posts yourself on your trip.

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:52 AM ()

I love Jeri's comment that lying requires a flawless memory. I learned many, many years ago not to lie about anything because inevitably one lie will only lead to another until the web of deceit will ensnare a person sooner or later.

comment by redimpala on May 9, 2011 7:45 AM ()

Who was it that made that cute rhyme about deceit?

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:51 AM ()

What is true is what cannot be changed by belief. It exists apart from perception.

comment by tealstar on May 9, 2011 7:13 AM ()

That's the truth of it!

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:49 AM ()

I was also told that when people say "Honestly" that means they might be liars... or expecting people not to believe them... it's interesting none the less!

comment by kristilyn3 on May 9, 2011 6:58 AM ()

I'll be honest with you, I'm not telling you a lie! You are correct. The words truth, fact, and honest, preceding a statement, are giveaways to the opposite!

reply by solitaire on May 10, 2011 4:48 AM ()

Everyone has his or her own personal truth, which varies from person to person. Aside from scientific truth, which everyone can accept because it is based in factual evidence and proof, what bugs me is when biased opinion, slanted by point of view, is clung to as global truth despite ample factual evidence to the contrary.