Truth Is Not Something That Exists Outside Of Us — Truth Is A Decision

Mindy Neal
Nov 3 · 4 min read

I used to get “truth” and facts mixed up. Truth is truth, right? Just because someone doesn’t believe in God doesn’t mean He doesn’t exist. Truth is truth whether we believe it or not.

But is it?

What’s the difference between truth and fact? A rock is a rock. That is a fact. Everybody would agree. But you get to choose your truth about rocks. You might choose to think rocks are dangerous. Or you might choose to think rocks are beautiful. Both could be “true.” Depending on the…

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