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Truth
The truth is the basis of rational policy and of moral decision-making. People cannot make proper decisions if the correct information is hidden and not allowed to influence the dialogue. Prevention of discussion is a primary means of keeping truth from being discovered. The concealing of truth is a means of exploitation and is used to divide people, foster animosity between people and to create justification for treating some people as inferior to others.
It is for this reason that we must understand the truth about 9/11. There are two types of truth that we must pursue. The first is the technical truth about what really happened. It involves answering the basic questions raised by the 9/11 Truth Movement.
The second type of truth is more philosophical. Regardless of how or why the attacks happened, this tragic event has exposed the need for truth, honesty and openness in our national dialogue and policy. The war in Iraq has already shown how easily we can be lead into war based on propaganda and false evidence. 9/11 would be a deception on a much larger scale. Our response to 9/11 has already killed twice as many Americans as the attacks themselves did. The death toll of our troops is now approaching 6,000, not to mention contractors and the myriad civilians killed. The cost of this militarism is in the trillions of dollars, leading to the impoverishment of people throughout our nation as well as those devastated in the war zone. We must have transparency on this vital issue. We must discuss the aims of our policy and the means by which we implement them, regardless the ultimate cause of the attacks.
The real 9/11 truth is that our country needs to look in the mirror and reflect on our policy of occupation, domination, exploitation and intimidation that we practice throughout the world. Christians should be leading by example, helping the nation to seriously discus the violence of our own policy that leads so many around the world to hate us and to contemplate acts of violence. Christians should be active in helping to break the cycle of violence by practicing the love and forgiveness of Christ. Unfortunately the church today is largely an establishment supporting, flag-waving mass who unquestioningly trumpets the party line.
Indifference permeates our culture. The church is in decline and no one seems to know why. The church seems to have accepted the post modern idea of truth, that everything is relative. In the eyes of many people the church of today stands for nothing. They see it as an anachronism with little relevance to their lives.
It is for this reason that we must understand the truth about 9/11. There are two types of truth that we must pursue. The first is the technical truth about what really happened. It involves answering the basic questions raised by the 9/11 Truth Movement.
The second type of truth is more philosophical. Regardless of how or why the attacks happened, this tragic event has exposed the need for truth, honesty and openness in our national dialogue and policy. The war in Iraq has already shown how easily we can be lead into war based on propaganda and false evidence. 9/11 would be a deception on a much larger scale. Our response to 9/11 has already killed twice as many Americans as the attacks themselves did. The death toll of our troops is now approaching 6,000, not to mention contractors and the myriad civilians killed. The cost of this militarism is in the trillions of dollars, leading to the impoverishment of people throughout our nation as well as those devastated in the war zone. We must have transparency on this vital issue. We must discuss the aims of our policy and the means by which we implement them, regardless the ultimate cause of the attacks.
The real 9/11 truth is that our country needs to look in the mirror and reflect on our policy of occupation, domination, exploitation and intimidation that we practice throughout the world. Christians should be leading by example, helping the nation to seriously discus the violence of our own policy that leads so many around the world to hate us and to contemplate acts of violence. Christians should be active in helping to break the cycle of violence by practicing the love and forgiveness of Christ. Unfortunately the church today is largely an establishment supporting, flag-waving mass who unquestioningly trumpets the party line.
Indifference permeates our culture. The church is in decline and no one seems to know why. The church seems to have accepted the post modern idea of truth, that everything is relative. In the eyes of many people the church of today stands for nothing. They see it as an anachronism with little relevance to their lives.
Truth is a foundational Christian principle and one of the most basic moral principles recognized by all people, regardless of their religious beliefs. Honesty is a virtue that any morally upright person will strive for. Transparency and the pursuit of truth are guiding principles that are standard for any decent society.
The opposite of truth is dishonesty, lies, deception and hypocrisy. Christ calls on believers in Matthew 5:14 to stand out against the darkness of this world “like a city on a hill that cannot be hidden.” Christians must stand for truth and should be examples to the world of people who take a principled stand for honesty.
Jesus was certainly committed to the truth.
The opposite of truth is dishonesty, lies, deception and hypocrisy. Christ calls on believers in Matthew 5:14 to stand out against the darkness of this world “like a city on a hill that cannot be hidden.” Christians must stand for truth and should be examples to the world of people who take a principled stand for honesty.
Jesus was certainly committed to the truth.
The truth Jesus is talking about is specifically about the Kingdom of God and of the Father’s deep love for all people. In Jesus’ earthly ministry he stood up for this ultimate truth by standing for truth throughout all aspects of life. He called out the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, stood against the violence that permeated the culture of the Roman Empire and overturned the tables of the money changers who were stealing from the people and dishonoring God.
Christians often encourage each other to strive to become more like Christ and to follow his example. Developing a passionate pursuit of truth is certainly a worthy starting point.
Christians often encourage each other to strive to become more like Christ and to follow his example. Developing a passionate pursuit of truth is certainly a worthy starting point.
Nothing is more relevant today than the truth. People are in dire need of the truth about 9/11. We must have a discussion as a society about the unanswered questions regarding this issue. Christians have the ability to broach this topic in the context of their faith. This provides them with the fantastic opportunity of using this issue to inject higher levels of truth into the social discourse as well. We have a moral responsibility to stand up for what is right. The issue of 9/11 offers the potential to bring lasting, beneficial change to our national policy. It is time for Christians to take a principled stand for the truth about this issue.
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