The Case for Truth

In a world where everyone’s pushing their own version of reality, let me share with you about the most valuable currency you’ll ever possess: truth. In this game of life, truth is your weapon—sharper than any blade, more powerful than any connection. Truth is raw. Truth is what cuts through the noise.

Every moment, our senses are assaulted by notifications, news cycles, social media trends, and the unrelenting hum of a world obsessed with progress. Artificial intelligence, in particular, has introduced unprecedented levels of automation and personalization. Algorithms predict what we want before we know it ourselves, curating a world that feels tailored to our desires yet strangely out of our control. While these tools promise efficiency and convenience, they also amplify the pace of life. The cycle of technological innovation is so fast that what feels cutting-edge today becomes outdated tomorrow, leaving us perpetually striving to catch up.

This noise isn’t just external; it’s internal. The constant influx of information keeps our minds in overdrive. We struggle to process, let alone prioritize, what truly matters. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is meaningful and what is merely urgent. In this chaos, the very fabric of our humanity—our ability to think deeply, to connect genuinely, to find peace—is at risk of being drowned out. Our world speaks of celebrating uniqueness, yet beneath its shining words lies the shadow of conformity. Trends seduce our desires, the media whispers its half-truths, and the weight of social pressure bends our moral compass. Even the cry for individuality often becomes an echo as we follow phony curated paths that are paved by others. Our culture loves to sell the idea of uniqueness, and no one profits from it more than the companies and political campaigns that fuel the system. They promise individuality through products and lifestyles, painting false pictures of freedom and self-expression. Social media amplifies this, with algorithms pushing the next big trend while making us believe we are discovering something special or rare. Our tastes, aspirations, and choices are shaped not by our convictions but by subtle, calculated strategies aimed at making us feel unique while keeping us tethered to the same system as everyone else.

What we need, now more than ever, is clarity. Something that cuts through the noise. Not another app, tool, or fleeting solution, but a grounding truth that transcends the chaos. But what exactly is truth? It certainly seems like an overused word. What exactly is truth? It’s not just some vague idea or an opinion that shifts with the crowd. Truth is like gold—precious, enduring, and already there, waiting to be uncovered. You don’t make it up or bend it to your will. Like gravity, truth exists whether you acknowledge it or not. It’s been pulling things down long before Newton ever gave it a name. Just because you don’t know something doesn’t mean it’s not real. Truth doesn’t care about your ignorance, your beliefs, or where you come from. It just is. Truth is universal. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the Bronx or Tokyo, in the present or 1,000 years ago. Some things—like 2+2=4—remain constant. Truth doesn’t shift with your language, your culture, or your zip code. Opinions can change, trends can come and go, but real truth? That stays rock solid, unshaken by time or circumstance. In a world where everything feels uncertain—where people switch allegiances, change their minds, and follow the loudest voice in the room—truth is the anchor. It’s the one thing that doesn’t flinch or adapt to the chaos around it. Your neighborhood might change, your attitude can shift, and your relationships might falter, but principles like loyalty, integrity, and love being morally good are truths. The crowd might forget them; you might forget them, but that doesn’t make them any less true. Truth doesn’t need your permission to exist. It’s not sitting around, waiting for you to validate it. You can believe whatever you want, but belief doesn’t create reality. Step off a building thinking you can fly, and gravity will remind you otherwise. Smooth lies may sound convincing, but they’re still lies. A rough truth might sting, but it’s still the truth. In a world overwhelmed by information and opinions, rediscovering and clinging to truth is like finding treasure. It’s what cuts through the noise, grounding us in something real, unchanging, and eternal. Truth isn’t just a concept—it’s the bedrock of everything we know. And it’s there, waiting, for anyone bold enough to seek it.

 When people try to tell you that “truth is just whatever you feel,”  It’s like saying there are no rules in this game of life—but that statement itself is a rule. If everything’s just an opinion, then even saying “everything’s an opinion” is just another opinion. Attempting to argue that nothing is ever absolutely true is self-defeating. The very act of claiming that no truth is absolute contradicts itself before the sentence is even finished. Some things are merely opinions—and that’s fine—like personal preferences for Pepsi over Dr. Pepper. Neither position is inherently wrong; they reflect individual tastes. However, there are facts—objective truths that exist independently of our feelings; for instance, they are both made of liquid, and they both can appropriately be considered soda. If last night you were out spending money at the club, living large, and today you find yourself broke and regretful, your feelings have changed, but the facts of what occurred the previous evening remain the same. Your current emotions don’t erase the reality of what happened. If someone were to domestically abuse a loved one, the anger you would feel is not based on culture, personal preference, or opinion. It’s a deep, righteous anger rooted in a fundamental understanding of right and wrong. You don’t need to be told that what’s happening is unjust—you know it instinctively because there’s an objective truth at play: it is wrong to harm others, particularly those who are vulnerable. If truth were subjective, if there were no objective standard of right and wrong, we would have no real basis to say that actions like domestic violence are wrong. Without an unchanging moral truth, there would be no way to distinguish between what’s justifiable anger and what’s a chemical overreaction. Without truth, we would be left with a world where any form of harm could be justified based on personal feelings or cultural norms. But in reality, we understand that certain actions—like the abuse of a loved one—are objectively wrong. This objective truth gives us the moral clarity to not only feel anger but to act upon it, advocating for justice and protecting the innocent. Without this unwavering standard, society would have no firm ground on which to stand when it comes to moral matters.

The argument that “you only believe what you believe because of where you grew up” is a convenient excuse for avoiding independent thought. While our background certainly shapes us, it does not define us. People raised in difficult circumstances can and do rise above them. Individuals from impoverished or troubled environments become doctors, scientists, and leaders. They use their skills to step outside the mindset they were given. Children raised in devoutly religious families may later adopt atheism. Your upbringing may influence you, but it does not have to dictate your destiny. If we were all merely products of our environment, change would be impossible. But people change all the time—choosing to reject the lessons of their past and pursue different paths. That is the power of personal agency and free will. Moreover, the assertion that someone’s beliefs are strictly the result of their culture often reveals an internal contradiction. After all, that very statement is influenced by the speaker’s own cultural context. Culture shapes our worldview, but it does not control us. We each have the capacity to decide what we believe, regardless of our origins. If we were to accept that “whatever my culture says is all there is,” we would be unable to challenge injustices, no matter how deeply entrenched in society they are. Slavery, child exploitation, and other forms of harm would go unchallenged if we allowed culture to be the sole determinant of morality. Some things are universally wrong, regardless of the societal context in which they occur. You are not a prisoner of your past. You are the captain of your own ship, able to choose your beliefs. Society does not change it for you. The fact that societies throughout history have debated what is right and wrong does not mean that such concepts are entirely subjective. Just because there are disagreements does not alter the underlying truth. The same is true for morality—right and wrong are not subjective or determined by popular opinion. Take John Newton, for example. He was deeply involved in the slave trade, believing it was justified. But over time, he came to recognize the inherent wrongness of his actions. This change did not alter the truth; it was Newton’s own awareness that evolved. He later became a strong abolitionist and wrote “Amazing Grace,” a hymn that reflects his personal transformation and the grace of God. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who, in Nazi Germany, stood against the atrocities being committed by Hitler. While much of society either supported or turned a blind eye to the evil around them, Bonhoeffer took a firm stand against it, even attempting to take action against Hitler. His courage was rooted in an unchanging moral truth, one that he was unwilling to compromise. Martin Luther King Jr. did not seek mere opinion on the matter of racial equality. He proclaimed an undeniable truth—that segregation and discrimination are wrong and that all people are equal, regardless of their race. King knew that his belief in equality was grounded in something far greater than personal opinion; it was rooted in a transcendent moral truth, one that he eloquently expressed while imprisoned in Alabama. Similarly, the disagreement between Jeffrey Dahmer and Mother Teresa over moral issues would not alter the fundamental wrongness of cannibalism. Their conflicting views would only underscore the depth of moral clarity—the truth remains that certain actions are wrong, irrespective of personal beliefs.

To illustrate this further, consider the scale used in weighing products. If the scale were to change every time someone touched it, it would be unreliable. If you allowed customers to decide the weight themselves, it would undermine the integrity of the system. Similarly, when it comes to morality and truth, we need a fixed standard—a consistent measure of what is right and wrong. Without such a standard, society falls into chaos, with each person or group establishing their own rules, leaving everyone vulnerable to exploitation. But when there is an unchanging standard—a moral truth that transcends individual perspectives—there is clarity. We can call out what is crooked, no matter where we stand. Truth, therefore, must be anchored to something unchanging. Just as an ounce is an ounce no matter who is measuring it, truth is constant, regardless of our feelings, cultural influences, or personal biases. Truth remains unaltered by opinion, and it is this steadfastness that allows us to navigate the complexities of life with integrity and purpose.