The
relativistic concept denies the existence of absolute truth in
most cases, or relegates truth to the realm of religion and
dismisses it as subjective.
Truth,
in the realistic sense, does exist, although in some cases we
may not know it. For example, taking a hint from mathematics, we
can demonstrate if something is true or false, although there
are cases which cannot be demonstrated either way (undefined).
In
this chapter we refer to truth not in an abstract or
religious sense, but in a common sense. First we state that truth
exists, and it is worthy to be found. Second, we will uphold
the truth to the best of our ability.
A
person (or party) that upholds the truth (has the habit of
saying the truth no matter what), is not necessarily perfect or
is free from making mistakes. However, this person is striving
for truth at all times.
There
are people, politicians and group who have the habit of saying
what is beneficial at the moment. It may start with "white
lies", but it may reach the point of criminal intent. For
them lying becomes part of the job.
There
are people who are caught in defending an ideology, whether
communism, environmentalism or any other ideology, including
conservative ideologies. They get in the habit of not filtering
the data they receive or information they hear and become
convinced that all of the information within that ideology is
true. Then, in good faith, they repeat and propagate falsehood.
This type of "entrapment" in a life of perception and
lies is very strong and progressively addictive. It can cause
people to criminality without them having the perception that
anything is wrong with their behaviour. For example, famous
abortionist Bernard Nathanson, according to his own report, went
along with the lies of the radical feminist group he was helping
and performed thousands of abortions before questioning his own
behaviour, asking himself the hard questions about life,
understanding the truth and finally acting on the truth.
When
people seek office, it is important that they may be trusted.
They should have a life experience of upholding the truth, with
their family, their friends, in their work environment and in
public, especially when upholding the truth may cause temporary
loss.
These
people, in the long term, acquire and deserve our trust. Although they can still make mistakes, the cause of their
mistakes can be understood and determined on the basis of the
information available to them at the time.
Such
people "of character" are rare, as they have to be
tempered in time and in different situations. These people are
what we are looking for, for positions of management and trust,
especially when to be chosen for public office.
While
people in the private sector have a motivation for "keeping
straight", or they will risk failure, dismissal or legal
consequences, people in public office in many cases do not
suffer immediate consequences and in many cases are re-elected
even when caught lying, because of their acquired popularity.
Hence the character of the person is even more relevant to their
job.
