Truth seems to be a very complicated, and convoluted topic.

With the many theories

and philosophical thoughts surrounding it, truth becomes difficult to pinpoint with
intellectual precision. Concerning the three philosophers theories on truth, they can be
compared to what the Bible says about truth to determine if they are consistent with
each other.

The first theory begins with Ludwig Wittgenstein. Wittgenstein advocated the
idealist, postmodernist view of truth. That quite simply, truth does not exist. Or at least in
the same way that most people think of it. This is quite a secular view no doubt. But the
question is if it still has any validity. I can view Wittgensteins view on truth as rational.
But not necessarily logical. Wittgenstein assumes that man cannot understand truth,
that truth is unattainable, and therefore by that logic does not exist in a way human
beings can rationalize it. (Web, Stanford: Ludwig Wittgenstein). While this does make
sense in some ways, it is completely illogical as Wittgenstein contradicts himself in this
statement. He presents this as fact. But if his theory is presented as fact and is
accepted as truth, then he has disproven his own theory. In a sense, Wittgenstein bases
his thoughts on something that he is trying to regard as false. And falsity is the opposite
of truth. Which does not seem to correspond with his theory. In a biblical context, this
theory rather blasphemes the deity of Christ. Jesus says I am the way, the truth, and
the life. Wittgenstein directly goes against Christs teachings. And if Christs teachings
are believed to be the ultimate truth, then obviously Wittgenstein has presented a false
case.

Bertrand Russells and Ayn Rands theories work relatively in tandem with one another.
Examining them as one cohesive theory provides for a strong counterargument against
the likes of Wittgenstein. Russells three conditions that he outlines in his book are
important to demonstrating the existence of truth, and prove its validity. As Russell
noted, truth must allow for an equal opposite: falsehood. This is the most logical thinking
about truth. Truth can only exist if falsehood exists also. (Book, Truth and Falsehood)
Otherwise truth does not have any meaning. Beliefs are essential to the existence of
truth. Russell insisted upon the idea that belief was separated from truth. Except that in
the absence of beliefs, truth is called fact. Truth is based on our external observation of
the world around us with our senses. And coming to a personal conclusion about that
world. Truth to one person is not the same to another. But the fact of something existing
or being true does not change. Which brings the argument to the third condition. That
the truth or falsehood of a belief depends on something outside of that belief. Ayn Rand
was exceptionally known for her advocacy of this idea in her own philosophy called
Objectivism.

I believe Russells theory and Objectivism happen to be the most accurate

theories about what truth is, and how it is that truth even exists. We as human beings
experience the world through external senses. And if we are able to do that then a real,
physical world exists. Along with that is truth. It is truth that, if a person dies, the world
will continue to exist after them. And truth does not come down to just a physical
definition. There is moral truth that exists as well. If Objectivism can claim that truth
exists separately from a persons beliefs, then morality can exist under that law. Morality
is a sum-total of truth.

Morality is a representation, a reflection of the ultimate truth. Which was in Christ

Jesus, and whom he is truth itself. Jesus exists separately from everything else,
including ourselves. The Bible teaches that he existed before existence was even a
concept. With that being said, truth ultimately comes down to a more personal decision.
Would you rather believe that there is no truth, and that everything around you is an
illusion in your mind? That truth is, and never will be attainable? Or would you rather
believe that there is an ultimate truth that exists in the universe. Truth that exists
separately from mankind, and has continuous presence even when all that people
believe happens to be false. Truth essentially is what governs us to believe the way we
do. It drives the spirit of curiosity. It is what makes our discoveries and innovations.
Truth is what comforts us in our time of need, and even makes us angered and
disappointed when we do not like to hear it. Truth is love. Truth makes up the
foundations of our justice system. And we constantly seek it out. If truth did not exist, or
if truth did not have any meaning in the world. We as people would not have such a
strong reaction to it. In ephesians the Bible says we speak the truth in love. And that
truth is Christ. So although truth is separated from our beliefs. Although it may be
complicated, and convoluted. And although at times we are not even sure what the truth
is. I believe I can be rest assured that truth is always present and existent. In He who is
truth, and the one who makes it. Truth is God, God is Truth. And in the end, all truth
stems from that singular source of the Holy Spirit. And it is there that truth gains its
ultimate place and meaning in the hearts of us all.

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