The Relativity of Truth?

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” -John 8:32

Do you find it curious when someone claims with confidence and certainty that there is no such thing as definitive truth they say it with such conviction and assurance?
Would you at least concede that you have not always been as right as you had hoped?
We are all a collection of the decisions that we have made in life. Our choices make us.
Those choices, whether right or wrong, are usually based upon some evidence
provided to us at the time leading us to believe we were making a good decision.

Discussions on the relativity of truth often center around the idea that what is true for
one person, in one context may not necessarily be true for another person, in a
different context. This concept is often encapsulated in the phrase "truth is relative."
The statement suggests that truth is not fixed or absolute but rather contingent upon
various factors such as perspective, context, experience, upbringing, interpretation,
etc. Admittedly, this perspective does encourage critical thinking and openness to
different viewpoints, acknowledging the complexity and diversity of human
experience, which is highly beneficial. But, is there absolute truth in the world today?

Some argue that truth is subjective, meaning it is dependent on individual
perspectives, experiences, and interpretations. What is true for one person may not be
true for another because truth is shaped by personal beliefs, cultural backgrounds,
and biases. Cultural Relativism holds that truth is relative to cultural norms and values.
What is considered true or acceptable in one culture may not hold true in another.
Perspectivism suggests that truth is shaped by one's perspective or viewpoint.
According to this view, there are multiple valid perspectives, and truth is not singular
but rather a matter of interpretation. In the realm of science, the theory of relativity
proposed by Albert Einstein demonstrates that concepts like space, time, and motion
are relative to the observer's frame of reference. This challenges the idea of absolute
truth and suggests that truth can be context-dependent. Some adopt a pragmatic view
of truth, where the truth of a statement is judged by its practical consequences or
utility. In this sense, truth can be relative to the goals or purposes one aims to achieve.
Critics of the idea of absolute truth argue that achieving true objectivity is impossible
due to human limitations, biases, and the complexities of reality. Therefore, truth is
seen as relative because it is filtered through subjective lenses. However, Jesus Christ
weighs in on the issue saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the light” (John 14:6). He
taught that God’s Word “is truth” (John 17:17). Finally, Jesus said that when you know
“the truth…the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). As for me, I accept that I hold
things to be true that for others may not be. Nevertheless, no man might debate
against the truth of God’s Word and ultimately win. Sure, you might convince yourself
in this life that eternity is fiction, but once you have left this life, you will have
reconsidered your position. Eternity is simply a long time to be wrong. Therefore, in
merciful kindness God asks you to believe today as He “will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (I Timothy 2:4).