Truth is the fullness of being, and it is a concept that cannot be grasped by an unenlightened mind. Religion attempts to give us an understanding, though it fails with its dogma, but truth can be discovered in yourself through contemplation, meditation, or even psychedelic drugs.
Truth exists independent of perception. Perspective distorts objectivity and therefore influences how one's reality is constructed. Truth exists as a state of being on a scale beyond what humans can conceive. Our reality is one of physical and mental boundaries limited by our cognitive function.
With all due respect, religion is a product of the human mind. Whether or not it reflects or reveals truth is irrelevant because it is impossible for our minds to objectively comprehend truth without the influence of our experiences.
Therefore I would say truth exists, but as a phenomenon infinitely beyond our capability to understand.
The Truth, the Absolute Truth about the Universe and Everything must exist, because the Universe exists; but our tiny minds can never truly comprehend it (perhaps if our species evolves beyond our current state, but not right now)
"The Truth" is that the truth is a lie. Nothing is real, nothing is absolute, facts are opinions. You wanna know "The Truth?" It is in this statement: "This sentence is false."
P.S. Thank you for actually posting something worth talking about. I normally just post to Troll or to point out peoples faults. This is actually interesting.
It's hard to say because you didn't define the truth. It WILL mean different things to different people. Some people consider the truth to simply mean the opposite of a lie, like 'dogsdieinhotcars' said, "I like beans on toast for tea...and that is the truth". Others may consider it some form of spiritual enlightement, an understanding of what is it to be alive, to be totally and utterly OK with the fact you exist. I know I exist ("because I think I do"). Sometimes, I feel completely good about my life, and can watch a leaf fall to the ground and feel proud that I was alive to witness it. Other times, I feel jaded, bored of being, you know the feeling. Well, the truth exists, but I don't think it's a perminate state. You can get bored of the truth, but then you want it back.
Truth is believing in awareness. Awareness is seeing, and being amazed by what you see! Awareness is feeling the touch of the warmth of the sunshine on your face, after a long, cold, snowy,winter. It is the awareness of the pain you feel when someone you loved with all your heart passes from this physical life,and on to his/her spiritual rest, until the soul home is opened for us. Awareness is listening to the singing of the morning birds, and the evening critters as they chirp away the summer nights. Next is to know Good, and carry good in your hearts. Love, forbearance, kindness, thoughtfulness, patience, and things of this nature. Evil is the opposite of these. To know Good, is to know God, and God is love.
I cannot define the world "truth" because that is exactly what I want YOU to do. That is why I ask if you believe that the truth is a form of experience
("Beingness" or "being one with the absolute" followed by a lucid perception of things is an experience that various saints -as well as other people who try to connect with god- say to have witnessed)
Or an idea, as is "democracy"(a "correct" or "always valid" or "perfect in every aspect" set of values or beliefs)
It seems to me though that some people interpreted the word "idea" as "something conceived in the mind of god" (Therefore, if reality has been perceived in the mind of god it has to be an idea) That wasn't what I had in mind.. but now I do!
I think "The Truth" can be grasped by anyone--it's just a matter of time, and how it is presented to them. If a man lived for many eons, he could probably understand the "truth". Wisdom comes with age after all.
To define truth is difficult for me. The only thing I can say is that a truth is not a lie. Humans are capable of creating lies. Therefore it is not wise to discuss with a fellow human of the existence of "Truth". "Truth" exists in those not human. I think.
I'm not very good at this sort of stuff, but felt like sharing my thoughts.
It depends. Some things have a definite truth, like the earth has gravity. Some are subjective, like this car is red. Some people may see a red car, but if you cant see red, it may not be red.
In mathematics truth exists (I like to think of mathematics as the study of truth). But this guy Godel proved that for a system in which every statement must have an answer, then some statements must be neither true nor false.
There is no truth to anything people just exsist our lives have no real truth to them no meaning in a few thousand years we will all be forgotten in time truth doesnt exist there is nothing that has a point or meaning i am sorry i am so pessimistic but thats how it is for me whats the point in anything? whats the point? the "truth" if you will is that there is no point no reason behind anything that has happened or will
With all due respect, religion is a product of the human mind. Whether or not it reflects or reveals truth is irrelevant because it is impossible for our minds to objectively comprehend truth without the influence of our experiences.
Therefore I would say truth exists, but as a phenomenon infinitely beyond our capability to understand.
P.S. Thank you for actually posting something worth talking about. I normally just post to Troll or to point out peoples faults. This is actually interesting.
Others may consider it some form of spiritual enlightement, an understanding of what is it to be alive, to be totally and utterly OK with the fact you exist. I know I exist ("because I think I do"). Sometimes, I feel completely good about my life, and can watch a leaf fall to the ground and feel proud that I was alive to witness it. Other times, I feel jaded, bored of being, you know the feeling. Well, the truth exists, but I don't think it's a perminate state. You can get bored of the truth, but then you want it back.
the truth of what?
the truth of the universe?
Truth is something that is apparent.
It is apparent that we exist, that the universe exists.
That is why I ask if you believe that the truth is a form of experience
("Beingness" or "being one with the absolute" followed by a lucid perception of things is an experience that various saints -as well as other people who try to connect with god- say to have witnessed)
Or an idea, as is "democracy"(a "correct" or "always valid" or "perfect in every aspect" set of values or beliefs)
It seems to me though that some people interpreted the word "idea" as "something conceived in the mind of god"
(Therefore, if reality has been perceived in the mind of god it has to be an idea)
That wasn't what I had in mind.. but now I do!
To define truth is difficult for me. The only thing I can say is that a truth is not a lie. Humans are capable of creating lies. Therefore it is not wise to discuss with a fellow human of the existence of "Truth". "Truth" exists in those not human. I think.
I'm not very good at this sort of stuff, but felt like sharing my thoughts.
Cheers!
let me get into my preacher voice
The Truth!
The Truth, is the most elaborate,
most highly esteemed and the most ancient
Lie ever told.
You cant touch it
But you can feel the presence of it