No one's religion (or lack thereof) could be validly argued as ultimate truth, because if it were, then it would be universally agreed upon.
Is there such a thing as actual, undeniable, and unflappable truth?
2007-05-31 02:57:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
Will any two people ever completely agree on what it is?
Doubtful.
2007-05-31 03:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'd say your on the money Deke.
Truth or absolute truth is most likely unobtainable.
What I see as true is just that what I see. Even if we agree entirely on something it is still agreement from two different viewpoints.
So my answer from my viewpoint is no.
But on the other hand there is the road to truth which would be a search for the ultimate truth now thats a game I'm into playing.
2007-05-31 10:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by michaeljripley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but the path is a difficult one so most people do not choose to take it. Ultimate truth is true enlightenment. So few of us even put ourselves to reach that path and those that do, are few that follow the path to true fruition.
Ultimate truth does not have to be a truth that everyone need agree on since so few follow the path where they can find it. If not everyone can experience or see the truth, how can they agree on it.
Source: The Buddha
2007-05-31 10:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jim San Antonio 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's no reason to assume that if an idea were true it would be universally agreed upon. You imagine people as being far more rational that we actually are.
As for undeniable truth, I guess there's always your own existence based on your ability to think. Beyond that there's always going to be a certain degree of assumption.
2007-05-31 10:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Ultimate" denotes hierarchy, thus "ultimate truth" is that which tops the hierarchy in one's world view. It is therefore as multifold as those who create the hierarchy. One can accept the same truths as a group and identify oneself with a religion or mode of thought, but this does not necessarily imply that a person is thinking or knows even what he or she has placed at the top of the hierarchy. Of course, there are facts that must be accommodated, such as the fact that all of us will die one day. Some of us simply choose not to focus on that immutable "truth" and allow it to underlie our lives; others live in great fear of it and place it at the top, allowing it to rule all living actions. Death remains truth, even as the devices we create to deal with it are truths as well.
2007-05-31 10:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that, yes, there is an ultimate Truth, but we do not know it. We have to accept that our belief - or lack thereof - is unproven and that we could be wrong.
2007-05-31 10:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well Deke...
If God says it's true, then I believe it to be true....with no questions asked.
So there really is an absolute truth in this life.....and He is God.
As far as it being a personal choice.......I believe that God the Holy Spirit is the One who embedded me with the ability to believe it to be true. Without Him, I could never believe this stuff in and of myself.
2007-05-31 10:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep, an absolute truth is life is the cause of death. 100% of the people who are alive will experience death.
2007-05-31 10:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can also be argued that there is an ultimate truth...mankind just refuses to accept it.
2007-05-31 10:04:41 · answer #9 · answered by sfpschmidt 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No... if there was only one truth you would have no questions, experiments, and rebellion... if there was one plan and simple truth life would be a bore!
2007-05-31 10:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by Highlander 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ultimate truth is what God says. If you aren't sincerely seeking God, you aren't really interested in ultimate truth.
2007-05-31 10:02:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋