The unqualified ‘live and let live’ approach to ethics, morality and truth leaves the public debate in confusion. Most people are weary of waffle and politically correct mumbo jumbo simply polarises debates rather than opening up dialogue. Extremist politics thrive on lack of understanding and truth. The secular humanist passion for ‘tolerance’ is a smokescreen to dumb down the argument and obscure life giving truth. When Jesus said, “The Truth will set you free,” He was not talking about mere freedom of expression in the way that an artist might be free to explore an idea. Jesus was talking about the total liberty, hope and freedom to live life to the full. To enjoy this kind of life requires that absolute truth is spoken out. We should judge our lives and actions against certainty.
Imagine developing a serious pain in your chest and shortness of breath, and going to see a doctor. Imagine if he begins by saying “Now, we must not assume that this is abnormal. This might be normal for you, let’s have some meditations to reflect on a wider understanding of normality.” This would not be encouraging! We want a clear, definite diagnosis and consequential action plan to remedy our need. A confident diagnosis followed by well informed proposals for action would give us tangible hope.
Christians believe in three absolute truths:
Christ has died
Christ is risen
Christ will come again
All humanity recognises two other truths: We all are born, and we will all pass away from this life.
Jesus said that no-one will come to the Father, except through Him. He is the Hope of the world.
The secular philosophers, including those who masquerade as theologians and scholars have robbed our society of hope with their empty debates and deathly deception.
Truth is not like the claims of homeopathic treatments, somehow becoming more potent as it is ever more diluted!
Truth can hurt, like an antiseptic ointment in a cut.
Truth can divide, like the surgeon who cuts out a cancerous growth.
Truth may constrain, like a splint on a broken limb.
Truth may hurt, like physiotherapy on a weakened muscle.
Ultimately, absolute truth will re-align and liberate people. Knowing the truth brings clarity, understanding and stability. All else is quicksand.
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Absolutely Clear
December 6, 2011The unqualified ‘live and let live’ approach to ethics, morality and truth leaves the public debate in confusion. Most people are weary of waffle and politically correct mumbo jumbo simply polarises debates rather than opening up dialogue. Extremist politics thrive on lack of understanding and truth. The secular humanist passion for ‘tolerance’ is a smokescreen to dumb down the argument and obscure life giving truth. When Jesus said, “The Truth will set you free,” He was not talking about mere freedom of expression in the way that an artist might be free to explore an idea. Jesus was talking about the total liberty, hope and freedom to live life to the full. To enjoy this kind of life requires that absolute truth is spoken out. We should judge our lives and actions against certainty.
Imagine developing a serious pain in your chest and shortness of breath, and going to see a doctor. Imagine if he begins by saying “Now, we must not assume that this is abnormal. This might be normal for you, let’s have some meditations to reflect on a wider understanding of normality.” This would not be encouraging! We want a clear, definite diagnosis and consequential action plan to remedy our need. A confident diagnosis followed by well informed proposals for action would give us tangible hope.
Christians believe in three absolute truths:
Christ has died
Christ is risen
Christ will come again
All humanity recognises two other truths: We all are born, and we will all pass away from this life.
Jesus said that no-one will come to the Father, except through Him. He is the Hope of the world.
The secular philosophers, including those who masquerade as theologians and scholars have robbed our society of hope with their empty debates and deathly deception.
Truth is not like the claims of homeopathic treatments, somehow becoming more potent as it is ever more diluted!
Truth can hurt, like an antiseptic ointment in a cut.
Truth can divide, like the surgeon who cuts out a cancerous growth.
Truth may constrain, like a splint on a broken limb.
Truth may hurt, like physiotherapy on a weakened muscle.
Ultimately, absolute truth will re-align and liberate people. Knowing the truth brings clarity, understanding and stability. All else is quicksand.
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