Personal - #501 - #16 – What’s the meaning of: “Truth”

Here we go again!!!

“Whose truth”? … Whaddy’a mean?
“Whose the judge?”

How can we even discuss the subject unless we begin by “defining the terms”! Instead of trying to give an answer, let’s begin by attempting to describe what we’re talking about.

The word “truth” has a certain definite focus, a certain limitation.
There seems to be only “one” truth. There lies the difficulty already! If there’s only “one”, whose “one” is it? Can you have “equal” truths?? I don’t think that’s what’s generally meant. (Let’s assume that there is only “one” real truth; at least, for this discussion!)

The word “truth” seems to require an acceptance and understanding of what the “truth” is referring too. That is, there is a set of ideas or so-called facts that is “mutually” understood before we can state a “truth”. “Truth” seems to require a “mutual acceptance”! To be “true” requires agreement.

“Just tell me the truth!” … Oh yeah!! According to whom?… Is it “my truth” or “our truth”?

Isn’t it a fact, that if there is agreement on facts or ideas, it is already a “truth” for us, both?
“Just tell me the truth!!!” … Do you expect me to tell you a lie??… If we don’t agree on what’s told, we do not have a mutual “truth”. That’s pretty simple.
“Truth” could be a set of statements that I believe are accurate. If you, also, believe they are accurate, then a “truth” has been told. It is a “truth” between us.

What about a “universal truth”! Does the whole universe believe the same? I don’t think you could know!! If you state that something is a “universal truth”, are you sure? Do you know everybody’s mind.? Couldn’t there be exceptions?

Why must you be so positive? Isn’t it enough to have “mutual agreement” among the people in the discussion?
By being so “positive”, aren’t you starting an argument?

As a matter of interest, what is your purpose for being so “positive”? Do you expect agreement by being so “positive”? Do you think you’ll get acceptance of your thoughts? …. I don’t think so!!! I think you’ll be starting a “defense”.

So, a “truth” is really an understanding, a mutual agreement, and an acceptance of a state of facts or ideas, between participants in a discussion. If you’re not a participant, it may not be a “truth” to you!!