Absolute Truth

Is there such a thing as absolute truth? I think there is. Some people say it is found with science, but I think that reasoning is flawed. The source of absolute truth is only found outside of our realm, with God.

Science is not the Answer to Everything

Just because the scientific method is a good way to learn about our physical world, it does not mean that it can discover the absolute truth. Our observations are always limited to our imperfect senses. Our reasoning is biased by our backgrounds. How often has science declared something as a fact only to be laughed at 100 years later?

Our Opinions are Flawed

Often each of us is so convinced that we know something. That causes us to not esteem other people’s opinions as high as ours. I think respecting everybody’s opinion is important, but they are just that, opinions. I think we should always remember that none of us has the absolute truth. The solution is not to accept all opinions, or even the opinion of the majority. The society cannot collectively decide what is the truth because it is influenced by thirst of power, money, and influence. Our society is increasing in arrogance. We think we can explain everything. We even think that we are so smart that we even made ourselves. Humans just evolved. With an attitude like that we are more likely to shape the truth to fit our thoughts than truly find the real truth.

Why Does This Matter?

If we want to decide where to go to have lunch, or what to wear, we are more than capable of making such decisions. But when it concerns things bigger than ourselves, we cannot rely on our own intelligence. We cannot assume we can, on our own, know where we came from, and why we are here on this earth, or what happens when we die. Or even how this universe came to be. If we truly want to find out, we need to seek from sources outside of ourselves. We cannot completely rely on our senses. I think there is a source of absolute truth. If we all listen to that source we will all find it.

The Source of Absolute Truth and How to Get it

I believe that there is a God. He is in charge. He has the absolute truth. We cannot use the scientific method to learn this truth, though. We need to pray. If we discount inspiration as a source of truth, we are missing out on the greatest source of information.