Truth will always be

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In anticipation and celebration of Spring


a few random notes on Truth -


Truth exist – Truth is as real as a map or GPS coordinates–


Truth is that which conforms to reality


Truth can be known – we can choose Truth or choose all other lies


Truth is under assault – by lies since creation – some say creation is a lie


A Subjective truth statement is “ I like vanilla ice cream” or “I prefer to believe something that makes me feel good” it is declaring an opinion or personal preference


An Objective truth statement is “ planes with no power do not fly well” - “even if you jump high you will not fly” “that ice cream is melting” it is declaring a fact about something or the state of an object


Truth is that which conforms to “reality” – is “ reality” subjective or objective?


What is real is real whether I believe it to be real or not - reality is objective


Truth is true whether I believe it or not


Truth is the foundation of knowledge and subsequently of a fruitful, sustaining and morally righteous life


Truth is the security of a nation and the prosperity of generations


Truth is suppressed by those who deceive


Some rulers gain power by suppressing truth and/or by passive or active deception


People are enslaved by lies


People are set free by truth


People are empowered by proclaiming truth


People may be persecuted for proclaiming truth


People live in despair and darkness when deceptions abound


People can live in safety and security when truth is the foundation of society


Jesus said "I am the way the truth and the life"


Jesus can not lie


Jesus said "seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened"


Seek the truth and you will find it



Ps 32:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...



Maryland State Constitution 1776


Preamble: We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...



Pennsylvania State Constitution 1776


Preamble: We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...



Virginia State Constitution 1776


Bill of Rights, XVI Religion: The Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other...





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