Comments on: what is truth? http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/ living Ephesians 2:1-4 in Lexington KY Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:34:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jonh Doe http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-88 Jonh Doe Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:56:33 +0000 http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-88 Subjective truth should not be overlooked. Yes, many people's truths are wrong when asking others to believe in them. But what I have found in experience is that the subject truth is not there as a foundation of beliefs; rather as menas of coping, a method of surviving, and an answer when fellowship is unavailable. There is Truth and there is Tommorow. I believe in many cases molding a subject truth towards the greater good will prove more relevant and applicaple than always repenting and starting anew. Subjective truth should not be overlooked. Yes, many people’s truths are wrong when asking others to believe in them. But what I have found in experience is that the subject truth is not there as a foundation of beliefs; rather as menas of coping, a method of surviving, and an answer when fellowship is unavailable.
There is Truth and there is Tommorow. I believe in many cases molding a subject truth towards the greater good will prove more relevant and applicaple than always repenting and starting anew.

]]> By: Jason http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-73 Jason Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:48:01 +0000 http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-73 Excellent summation concerning the heart of the debate. Relativism definitely seems to be the spirit of the age. The most irritating "proof" against relativism is reality itself. Conceptualize, and theorize, and posit all you may, but the reality of guilt from a very real thing called sin IS experienced by all men (and women) everywhere. Excellent summation concerning the heart of the debate. Relativism definitely seems to be the spirit of the age. The most irritating “proof” against relativism is reality itself. Conceptualize, and theorize, and posit all you may, but the reality of guilt from a very real thing called sin IS experienced by all men (and women) everywhere.

]]> By: Dan Sheffler http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-72 Dan Sheffler Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:46:30 +0000 http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-72 <p>I agree. The only real reason to engage in a discussion about truth is to help them come into a relationship with Jesus. When engaging in conversations with people who are taking a relativistic stance we need to be aware of the reasons in their heart for what they are saying not just the intellectual reasons that they give.</p> <p>I also wanted to mention that it is very important that we stake everything on our claim to truth. Paul says that if Jesus Christ didn't rise from the dead then Christians are to be the most pitied out of anyone. If I am wrong about Jesus then I am a fool.</p> I agree. The only real reason to engage in a discussion about truth is to help them come into a relationship with Jesus. When engaging in conversations with people who are taking a relativistic stance we need to be aware of the reasons in their heart for what they are saying not just the intellectual reasons that they give.

I also wanted to mention that it is very important that we stake everything on our claim to truth. Paul says that if Jesus Christ didn’t rise from the dead then Christians are to be the most pitied out of anyone. If I am wrong about Jesus then I am a fool.

]]> By: Kel http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-70 Kel Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:12:37 +0000 http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-70 Dan, These are great thoughts. I am genuinely curious, though, as to whether or not a Christian need engage the truth debate early on when developing a relationship with a non-Christian of postmodern bent. My own feeling is that once people come to know Jesus personally (usually through communal practices with other Christians; especially the reading of Scripture), they come to know the Truth, and all philosophical discussions about truth and pluralism fade away. Just a thought, but I appreciate your thoughtful post. Kel Dan,

These are great thoughts. I am genuinely curious, though, as to whether or not a Christian need engage the truth debate early on when developing a relationship with a non-Christian of postmodern bent. My own feeling is that once people come to know Jesus personally (usually through communal practices with other Christians; especially the reading of Scripture), they come to know the Truth, and all philosophical discussions about truth and pluralism fade away. Just a thought, but I appreciate your thoughtful post.

Kel

]]> By: Kristen http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-69 Kristen Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:33:54 +0000 http://www.exicarus.com/2007/07/13/what-is-truth/#comment-69 Thank you Dan! I've been thinking and praying a lot about this point of view that is so commonly encountered when sharing with people. The mind set of "your own way is the way to the truth" is such a common deception! Thank you Dan! I’ve been thinking and praying a lot about this point of view that is so commonly encountered when sharing with people. The mind set of “your own way is the way to the truth” is such a common deception!

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