Truth

The current debate is whether truth is absolute or relative. As with most debates, it is an oversimplification of a complex issue. I prefer to see it this way:


1) Truth is Personal

Jesus (a person) is "truth." They asked Jesus what to do to be good; He answered with who is good.


2) Truth is Perspectival

All knowing is from a particular perspective. (Of course, this thought can be taken too far, but that does not change its reality).

In western culture, we follow "I think, therefore I am" (from Descartes). However, in African culture, it's "we think, therefore I am."

In western culture, we think time is a succession of moments ticking off a clock. In African culture, time is a succession of experiences.

We need each others' perspectives to really see "truth."

Truth is marching orders of how we live together.


3) Truth is Practice-able

You don't defend truth, you live it.


(paraphrase of presentation by George Hunsberger)