How important is knowing the truth to you?

Question

How important is knowing the truth to you

How far would you delve into science to provide you the most accurate picture of the Universe that we have had thus far. If provided sufficient information to make a very reasonable deduction that the God you so love and place faith in is just not possible. If confronted with evidence which suggests the Bible to be incorrect will you let go of your beliefs in God and embrace the knowledge of man.

Answer 1

I am comfortable with what I know, thank you. ; )

Answer 2

This is a good question but I would like to point out that even scientists are subject to bias, deception and at times are just plain wrong. If you doubt this look at the evolution question alone. There is much division on many aspects of evolutionary theory. Not only has the age of the universe been argued over and revised by millions of years but there have been out right frauds perpetrated by some that foooled and continue to fool the unaware. Were these frauds deliberate? Not always but in some cases yes. In some cases they were just interpreted differently. But it makes you aware people can make mistakes. But I wonder what about those who knowingly perpetrate a fraud? Are there people who actually would falsify evidence? Sadly in some cases yes. But it makes you wonder why they would? I think most scientists try and at least believe they are being honest. If you want a good read try a book called the icons of evolution in it you will see that despite some facts being proven wrong they still appear in science texts books to this day as proof of evolution. Why?

Answer 3

Most of what we read in the Bible today is written by men and is incorrect. I respect Christians and Jews, and I respect Muslims more. Your question is actually very Islamic becuz Muslims are commanded to reach out to the Universe and seek whatever knowledge the mind yearns, even if it is to disapprove that a God exists. God knows some of will ultimately believe or disbelieve in Him; either way, His greatest gifts to us are LIFE and the CHOICES we make. The Bible and Quran are merely supplements/guidelines to teach you morality and how it evolves; the rest of your life is composed of feeding your curiosities and helping others reach their goals too. So to answer your question, how far I will go to seek truth... I'll go as far as I want to go!

Answer 4

The truth is the only thing important to me. I know God exists from my own direct personal experience - so you may be able to disprove images people have of God (via religion and religious texts), but you can not prove that God is just not possible (as you claim).

Science is not the end all for truth. For I have experienced many a thing personally that science does not yet understand and materialists say is not possible.

Science (and civilization) is still in its infancy.

~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 5

I believe that truth should be our ONLY 'religion.'

I agree with you that 'knowing' the truth is very important--but to get to 'the knowing' one has to have a way to get there--or, to be more precise--a way to discern the truth, and there is MUCH more 'illusion' (falsehoods, misdirections, incomplete or incorrect or ego-based teachings, etc., etc.).

There is also another problem (as it were), and that is that we more often than not rely upon some 'outside authority' to tell us what the truth is versus seeking the truth on our own, and thinking our way to 'knowing' the truth.

The bottom line is, is that we have to be able to discover, discern the truth for ourselves.

Here are some quotes which I believe describe my thoughts and feelings about truth:

"It is not the discovery of truth that is an indication to your evolution. Instead, it is your power to perceive truth."

If you go to: http://www.freeread.com/archives/search_quotes.php and type in the word "truth" (without the quotation marks) you will be presented with a VAST number of (hard hitting) quotes on the topic of truth.

We learn the truth by being stimulated without, and confirming the truth from 'within.' And I agree with you that science is a good source of stimulation; however I do not believe it is either the only source, nor always the best--or accurate.

Why?

If you take the time to study the history of scientific discovery you will find that at one time, science thought that the world was flat, and that everything in the universe revolved around the earth. And, when considering the total time of our recorded history--this wasn't all that long ago!?!?

There are literally hundreds if not thousands of examples where 'the science of the time' was COMPLETELY in error. So, I see no reason to believe that it still isn't happening right now in our own time.

In my opinion, to think, feel or believe otherwise, would be no different--and making the SAME 'mistake' than those who you identify as 'holding onto' (or being totally attached) to their foundation beliefs in God.

Many people speak of 'faith'--but the 'faith' they speak of is NOT the 'faith' that is or was spoken of in ancient texts and/or scripture. Faith, as it generally is spoken of, is more similar to what we would describe as "blind, unquestioning faith", however if one studies the original Greek scripts from which these ideas of faith come from, they will discover a definition and concept of a different kind of faith.

Here's a couple of more quotes:

""Faith" comes from the Greek PISTIS and literally means: "a mental conviction one has proven true by argument or reason". Thus if one has faith he will go to heaven he should be able to justify it by logical argumentation."

"If we have faith we can sustain an idea until it is proven true or false. It is never a blind unreasoning belief."

Note: You can use the above URL/link to search for quotes on 'faith' as well.

Again, I agree that (generally speaking) science does appeal to those who desire to support their beliefs and 'faith' (in all things--not just those things pertaining to God) by some method of logic, reasoning, data, facts, etc.

However, even if the source of these things IS 'science', most people still end up simply repeating something that has been taught to them versus thinking it through for themselves.

So, what then is the difference between religion, faith in God, and science if you do not think it through for yourself?

There is no difference.

Here is a URL/link to a series of articles entitled the "Principles Of Discovery" which will help in creating a system and/or process for yourself to use in your everyday lives.

Here's the URL/link:

http://www.freeread.com/archives/principles_of_discovery.php

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Answer 6

"If confronted with evidence which suggests the Bible to be incorrect will you let go of your beliefs in God and embrace the knowledge of man. "

I already did this and I live a much happier and stress free life.

Answer 7

Are you asking about 'the truth' or 'The Thruth'? The truths about anything at all are relative in their importances. What's really Important-to you? (you haven't said)
'Believing in God' is of minor importance. What about 'what is He up to?' Getting into the Game is another story, but being an informed observer seems important to me.

Answer 8

Being that I didn't believe in Him the first place, that wouldn't be too hard.
However, gaining knowledge of the entire Universe sounds a little scary for a 14 year old like me 0_o .

Answer 9

It is very important to me.

Of course I don't think this about myself, but it's quite possible that I'm overly concerned with truth. Others have suggested to me that I'm a bit obsessive about it (I've been called "Captain Truth", and it wasn't really intended as a compliment).

Now, there's a difference between being concerned with honesty - with not telling falsehoods - and being concerned with knowing the truth. I think I'm interested in knowing as much as I can know, as well, but I'm comfortable with the fact that there are many things that I do not know. I'd like to know them, but I'm okay with admitting that I don't. For example, I know little about dancing, or chemistry, or China. I'd like to know more, but it'll have to wait.

Answer 10

I often wonder, what good would it do for us all to unleash the secrets of the universe? Would it really change the fact that we were blessed with a life and improve who we are to know everything?

Whatever the reason we are all here, we just have to be thankful for being alive and live the life we were given to the fullest.

Answer 11

You forget that there are those who believe in a Creator but know that the Bible (and all other religious books) are a bunch of rubbish