Do we really want truth?

[Mr. Ed]

Many people claim to want truth but when truth is too difficult to bear perhaps living the dream is easier bear than the burden of truth. Truth does not set us free, knowing the truth makes us responsible for what we know.

 

[MarciKS]

The truth is a double edged sword. But...I'd rather know the truth than get cut.

 

[SetWave]

Yes, please. Always.

 

[squatting dog]

It's been my observation that most people who ask for truth, only want to hear what they feel is truth.
Does that make sense?

 

[hollydolly]

It's been my observation that most people who ask for truth, only want to hear what they feel is truth.
Does that make sense?

I agree... but I always want the truth..I don't want your truth..or how you see the truth, I want the truth... if you get my meaning...

 

[squatting dog]

I agree... but I always want the truth..I don't want your truth..or how you see the truth, I want the truth... if you get my meaning...

Getting "THE Truth" can be mighty difficult at times.

 

[RadishRose]

Just gimme some TRUTH!

 

[Jeweltea]

I was thinking of this the other day when someone I know denied an awful event that had happened in the past. At first I thought "you are an idiot" but then I thought maybe it was just too much for them to handle.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I've always wanted the truth. I don't know how many times in the last few years I've told my kids when I become ill or hospitalized I want to know exactly what's going on.
Even in school I had one friend who would give me her honest opinion on anything. If I went shopping for clothes I always asked her to come along. She had no problem letting me know how I looked in the dress I was about to buy.
Many times I've heard my sister in law tell me how her kids kept things from her so as not to upset her. She seemed to think this was so wonderful that they would do that.
I was thinking, "that's fine for you but if my kids pulled that and I found out about it I'd have a fit."

 

[Keesha]

Truth is objective to individual subjectivity or perception

 

[Don M.]

In today's Biased world, a person often has to check multiple sources to get the "truth"...and even then, it's often a "coin flip".

 

[Lakeland living]

No games , no blames, just the facts....I am good with that

 

[hollydolly]

Getting "THE Truth" can be mighty difficult at times.

it sure can...

 

[Lakeland living]

In today's Biased world, a person often has to check multiple sources to get the "truth"...and even then, it's often a "coin flip".

I have learned to read between the lines...I have a two headed coin....just in case.

 

[Phoenix]

"Truth" can be like beauty, in the eyes of the beholder. Is there one truth? In some things yes. For example, the Holocaust really did happen. That is the truth. But there are a lot of topics that people disagree about, like religious beliefs. What one person sees as truth, to another is mythology.

 

[Gaer]

I've noticed, over the years, people want truth, only if it fits with their preconcieved ideas.

 

[timoc]

My Gran always said, "If you can't tell the truth, keep yer gob shut!"

 

[JonDouglas]

You have to dig really hard and deep to get to the truth on many subjects as so much today is agenda-driven. Even then, the truth can be hard to find. Even science can get easily corrupted by agenda and budgetary considerations (i.e., keeping your job).

 

[IrisSenior]

Not if it serves no purpose and will hurt someone's feelings. Once those words are spoken from your mouth; you can never take them back.

 

[hollydolly]

Not if it serves no purpose and will hurt someone's feelings. Once those words are spoken from your mouth; you can never take them back.

..but if someone asks you and really wants you to tell the truth..wouldn't you do it ?

 

[Pepper]

No games , no blames, just the facts....I am good with that

I'm with you. I'll deal with myself later.

 

[MarciKS]

..but if someone asks you and really wants you to tell the truth..wouldn't you do it ?

For me it would depend on the person and the situation. We have a lady that's special at work and her friends were mad at her and didn't wanna come to her birthday party. They didn't tell her this of course. I didn't have the heart to tell her the truth and hurt her like that. Especially on her birthday. So I made sure she had a good time. Sometimes the truth can be too cruel. Sometimes it's necessary.

 

[squatting dog]

Just watched a documentary about my childhood hero. (Mickey Mantle) and heard a quote I think fits this thread.
"The truth is never pure and rarely simple."

 

[Tish]

Leave me in my ignorance bubble.

 

[Aneeda72]

I want the truth all the time.