Originally posted by KazetNagorraIn general, absolute truth is whatever is always valid, regardless of parameters or context. The absolute in the term connotes one or more of: a quality of truth that cannot be exceeded; complete truth; unvarying and permanent truth. It can be contrasted to relative truth or truth in a more ordinary sense in which a degree of relativity is implied.
What's an "absolute truth" and how is it distinguished from a "truth"?
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Originally posted by FetchmyjunkConsider the following statement:
In general, absolute truth is whatever is always valid, regardless of parameters or context. The absolute in the term connotes one or more of: a quality of truth that cannot be exceeded; complete truth; unvarying and permanent truth. It can be contrasted to relative truth or truth in a more ordinary sense in which a degree of relativity is implied.
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"Napoleon was emperor of France."
True or absolutely true?
Originally posted by FetchmyjunkSo if it isn't true when set in Lord of the Rings then it isn't an absolute truth?
In general, absolute truth is whatever is always valid, regardless of parameters or context.
In another thread you posted the absolute opposite when you said:
If what you mean by the word absolute is that there is a rule that is somehow fixed in heaven and applies to everything under heaven by its own force and there are no exemptions or exceptions to the rule, and everything and everyone and everybody must bow to the rule, including God for it to be an absolute, well, then there aren't any absolutes like that. I think that is an abuse of the word. No, I think an absolute isn't the kind of thing that never is exempted, but is an objective moral rule that has to do with a circumstance and is always applicable in those circumstances applied in the same way.
So are you now abusing the word?
Originally posted by KazetNagorraIn the context of an online spirituality forum: all "absolute truth" is revealed within the Word of God; while "truth" would be acquired within the context of the secular or human realm. Thanks for your question which recognizes a distinction with a difference.
What's an "absolute truth" and how is it distinguished from a "truth"?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI see. So an absolute truth can be (and generally is) disputed while a truth is often generally accepted?
In the context of an online spirituality forum: all "absolute truth" is revealed within the Word of God; while "truth" would be acquired within the context of the secular or human realm. Thanks for your question which recognizes a distinction with a difference.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySo one of your supposed "absolute truths" is a subjective thing for which you cannot ~ and seemingly feel no need to ~ provide anything objective to lend it credence, but an ordinary "truth" is, by contrast, subject to or dependent on evidence, proof, argument etc. or the lack thereof, is that what you mean?
An "absolute truth" revealed within the Word of God stands and abides forever
whether it is "generally accepted" or not.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyPerhaps in the context of a christianity forum this might float, but I rather suspect those of faiths other than yours might question your definition of the 'Word of God'. Also, how do you know that what you consider to be god's words are not actually just the words of men? Pretty wooly absolutes you have there I think.
In the context of an online spirituality forum: all "absolute truth" is revealed within the Word of God; while "truth" would be acquired within the context of the secular or human realm. Thanks for your question which recognizes a distinction with a difference.