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Once again I've been doing some reading and I came across a concept that seems to make sence. Absolute Truth: How do you define this term? Our idea or definition of this will be based on the influences of our part. What do I mean? Here's an example: One person says that it's an absolute truth that we need oxygen to survive. Most people would agree that this is an absolute truth unless you're a deep sea diver. Huh? For a deep sea diver they might argue that if they used oxygen on their dives it could kill them. A deep sea diver uses other forms of gas to breath. One such gas is neon. For the average person the idea of breathing neon gas doesn't even come to mind. In this example it can be shown that the absolute truth is not so absolute. Most people have their own understanding of what the truth is in any given situation based in part by their own past. How does this relate to the WMSCOG members? Based on my past I would say it's obvious however, the absolute truths of the members of the WMSCOG is based on the things that have been taught to them. I have not met anyone yet who has come up with the idea of a god the mother based only on their study of the Bible. They have to be convinced into believing this! How does this happen in part? The WMSCOG works with most peoples idea that there is an absolute truth that everything has a Father and a Mother. We have shown time and time again that this is not an absolute truth but most people do agree with the overall concept. For those of us looking at the big picture and really believing what the Bible says and what Jesus taught, know that the whole god the mother thing doesn't work! For those believing in the man made doctrine of the WMSCOG they feel that a god the mother is an absloute truth.
The author of the book I'm reading also went as far as to say that in the scientific community there is no such thing as "Absolute Truth". Based on their history and discoveries I understand why they feel that way. At one time it was assumed that we were the center of the universe. This absolute truth has been proven false. At one time everyone knew that the Earth was flat. Again, this absolute truth has been proven wrong.
When we are dealing with anyone about truth one of the greatest obstacles we are going to face is that other persons past history as well as our own past history. What we believe is the truth is also effected by our past. Believe it or not, no one is truly objective in their thought processes.
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