Is there such thing as absolute truth? Please explain.?

Question

I know this question has been thrown out there a bit. I'm a theist and I definitely believe there is absolute truth. If you answer no, that there is no absolute truth, then I must further ask if that is an absolutely true statement. I would love to hear opinions out there to this profound question.

I would conjure you to notice that absolute truth is not relative. Something that is relative is not absolute. You may say it's hot outside and I may say it's merely warm. This type of sensational relativity is not the same as absolute truth, so therefore not a good argument or resolution to the question.

If you say that absolute truth is relative to the individual then again, it's not an absolute truth. Absolute truth is either true or not. You see, 2+2=4, even if you want it to equal 5 to fit your lifestyle better.

Thanks...

Answer 1

Truth is always absolute. It cannot be relative or it would not be truth.

A persons perception or desire concerning truth may be different, but this does not change what the truth is.

If a murderer lies on the witness stand, convinces the jury that he/she did not commit the murder and is found not guilty...has the truth been altered? No. The Truth is still pure and absolute. What has been altered is the perception of that truth.

Answer 2

There is absolute truth, however, I do not think that people can handle it. Even in the case of 2+2, it does not always equal 4.

I'll use 1+1 for an example, convergence:
"1. 1 dozen + 1 dozen = 24 2. If x is the cost of 1 CD, then 1x + 1x = 1x, since the second CD is free. 3. The man lives at 11 Oak Street and is buying numerals to stick onto his mailbox 4. Sam will have walked 1 + 1 = 2 miles, but the distance between the two houses, by the Pythagorean Theorem, is √2 miles (≈ 1.414)." etc.

So, 2+2, does not always equal 4, dependant on what you're doing with it.

Absolute truth exists, however, the human mind takes in the absolute and interprets it, thus creating subjective truth. Just as perfection may only be perfect to an individual through interpretation. This is why there are usually three sides to any two person story; the first person's, the second person's, and the truth.

I have yet to meet a person who can accept absolute truth without shifting it to their personal uses or needs.

I'm going to add exceptions to someone above me's examples:
- a child being hurt by someone, i.e cruelty

A child being hurt by someone out of malice may equal cruelty, a parent smacks their child's hand before they stick a fork into the light socket, or grabs them back roughly enough to possibly hurt their arm before they walk out into a busy street after a ball, these are not cruel actions, but actions of concern and correction. Yet, the child is being hurt, even if minorly.

- a woman feeding a thristy animal i.e compassion

A woman feeding a thirsty animal that she later intends to slaughter in order to eat. Not compassion, but a desire to see the animal continue living so that she may continue living, on its flesh.

There are few absolutes when it comes to situational experiences. There may always be an ulterior reason that may forgive or condemn the action.

If a person kills someone in self-defense, are they a murderer? No. They're a killer, murder requires malice aforethought.

Answer 3

I am glad I found a question that I can use as a sounding board. I wont get the best answer but for me this is the truth.

I get very upset, annoyed, and even angry because people do not choose best answeres. They can leave them for months on end and still do not choose.

Also many times the silliest answer gets chosen as best answer. That really makes me angry because, many questions are asked with "please reply immediately, I am desperate"!!!!!!!!! The I reply I put my whole heart into it, (I am talking in family relationship category) I feel so badly, I read answeres that make sense aside from my answer. The asker never even give us the courtesy of a thumbs up, or even a thumbs down. All the answeres, are blank. Months can go buy, and they asker still did not choose a best answer. I don't care if it is not my answer chosen. But the best answer was chosen by voters, or the asker chooses a silly answer to a "DESPARATE QUESTION" This makes me very annoyed, and discusted. with this forum.

Now how I feel is the truth, so this is my answer to your question with the explanation.

Answer 4

Sure there are absolute truths.

However these are few and easily noticeable. Theyre the ones that make a person KNOW if its right or wrong the minute you see one.

Examples :- a child being hurt by someone, i.e cruelty
- a woman feeding a thristy animal i.e compassion
- a firefighter defending your property with his life: i.e. sacrifice

Things like these are absolute. The minute you see them, you can tell if theyre wrong or right.

But this doesnt mean everything in life is absolute. There are more shades of gray than black and white :)

edit: those who say there are no absolute truths probably have forgotten something called: human and animal rights

Answer 5

Profound question? It's a stupid question. Reality is objective. It exists without regard for what you choose to believe. Whether an individual is able to interpret reality in a purely objective manner is a whole other subject, and arguably few if any are able to. This is not necessarily a bad thing, though it can be taken to extremes -- for example, theists such as yourself believing the universe came into being through an almighty spirit's magic spells.

Answer 6

Yes there is an absolute truth.

Answer 7

Perception and interpretation of what is and isn't true IS relative, but truth itself is not even remotely relative.

Answer 8

the absolute turth is " there is no God but allah ... and Muhammad is His messanger "..... quran is also the absolute truth... it explains nthg but truth ..and spreads nthg but guidance , love n peace .....
no u cannot change the absolute truth to fit ur lifestyle ...... u only believe the false ..... the truth will remain the truth ..and i think u shud accpet the truth ..not hide from it !