I Am What I Am, But is That Really What I Am?

Some things just are. These are what we call facts, or true, but is there a difference between fact and truth? I think there is. A fact is something that is proven and observable. It is a fact that water is wet. Obviously, that is also truth. Water is wet. In some cases what is fact is also truth. On the other side are facts that are not founded in truth. Fact is here and now, what you see is what you get. Truth is eternal and independent of people, time and place. Fact depends on those three things. Not all fact though, it is a confusing comparison to make between fact and truth. I guess what I'm driving at is that just because some idea or belief is accepted as fact because a majority, or even a loud minority, says it is so doesn't mean that it is true. Facts that are true have to be independent of the taint of man. Anything coming from God is true. I don't think man can create truth, only manipulate it, for good and bad. When things that aren't true are called fact and attempts are made to pass it off as truth then you have bad manipulation of truth. Good manipulation of truth is found in some science and medical understanding. Manipulation is one of those words that has a bad sounding reputation, but it is a fine word, it means to work with or control. What it boils down to is that you have to be careful not to be too quick to accept fact as truth and to thoughtfully consider the source of all information you receive. I think we all have access to the source of all truth for confirmation of truth. Maybe the fact vs. truth question is unimportant, but seeking to know and understand what is really true is well worth our while.