Truth is not relative or subjective, rather truth is constant and unchanging. People are not wrong for believing in what they believe. The reality is that our beliefs about life and truth are shaped by the experiences we've undergone and the interpretation of those experiences. People are not wrong for holding their beliefs. Their beliefs are a result of where they're at in the cosmic path of enlightenment. The path is one we are all engaged on. Some are further along it than others. Religion and science are not inherently correct and yet they are not inherently wrong.
The problem lies in our interpretation of them. Behind all the data, scriptures, rules, laws, and traditions, lie truth. Behind all religions and science one can find the truth that God intended man to find. The problem is that we have covered the truth behind the concepts themselves, and allowed the vehicle (science/religion) to overshadow the message. The Truth is hidden to most. Only those that are willing to put aside all beliefs and look beyond the veil of ignorance will find the truth hidden. One can apply this to all things in life, for truth lies behind all events and objects, for God is behind all, and God is truth.
The reason why so few people see this truth is because we have bought into the realities and truths for sale by the material world. These are false truths, and behind them lie the real truth, but we fail to see that. We become engrossed in our view of ourselves and the differences in life. Differences between people, man and women, black and white, Asian and American. Differences between everything. We like to categorized things to fit into neat and convenient groups: scientific, social, psychological, religious, and biological groups. These divisions bring about the problems that we encounter. From jealousy, to pride, to feelings of sadness and emptiness. The reality is that there exists no difference between anything. Whether it be between people (we are all equal representations of God) or between religions (behind all religions if looked at correctly one can see the same truth).
For me, i have been able to use the vehicles of Buddhism and Hinduism as paths to finding Truth. I'm not saying Buddhism or Hinduism is the right path, they merely are the vehicles that are allowing me to discover Truth. I am now beginning to even see the truth that lies behind Christianity. When one can begin to see the Truth and the face of God behind all, then one is beginning to see the the true equanimity that exists in life among all things. This is REAL truth. The truth is there is no TRUE distinction behind religion or science, merely misinterpretation of the true intent these instruments of God are meant for. They are not meant for division or to tout as the sole truth, but rather are vehicles for individuals, depending on where they may be in their cosmic path to enlightenment, to get closer to discovering truth.
One cannot find truth by mere knowledge, whether it be scientific, philosophical, or religious. These are merely guides to help individuals depending on their current state of mind and place in life, to find truth. God is so great that he knew not all people would follow one path. Not all people will believe one way of thinking. So he created many ways for an individual to be led to Truth. Unfortunately once most people gain full understandings of these instruments such as science or religion or philosophy, they believe that the truth was merely in mastering these disciplines. They couldn't be more wrong. The plan was never to master them and see them as truth or as the only vehicle for understanding the universe, but rather to utilize them as tools to help realize truth behind ALL of them, and see the wonder that is God and His plan.
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