Published on April 2, 2024, 1:09 am

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In a world inundated with diverse perspectives, it can often be a challenge to distinguish real news from fake and to identify trustworthy sources. This becomes particularly significant when dealing with deep-seated beliefs like Christianity and its core tenets. One might ponder, what undergirds the truth of Christianity? Is it merely an individual’s conviction or does it include a solid foundation steeped in historical facts?

Navigating through these questions requires comprehending the distinction between subjective and objective truth. Subjective truth is essentially personal opinion — transient and liable to change according to individual thought processes. For instance, stating that Butter Pecan is the superior ice cream flavor would constitute subjective truth. It reflects personal preference rather than an immutable fact.

On the contrary, objective truths are valid universally, irrespective of contrasting opinions. A claim like “Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl in 2024” moves beyond personal perspective; it constitutes a historical fact. Similarly, dismissing gravity doesn’t make one immune to its force. Objective truths simply exist regardless of individual beliefs or viewpoints.

It’s noteworthy that religion has often been erroneously classified as a realm devoid of objective facts by our relativistic culture. The prevalent notion asserts that all religions are equally valid, absolving anyone from making exclusive claims about truth or heaven’s path.

However, setting Christianity apart is its cornerstone based on an undeniable historic event — Jesus Christ’s resurrection – which catapults this faith seamlessly from subjective belief into objective truth territory.

Notwithstanding the evidence supporting Jesus’ resurrection, objections persist – largely rooted in skepticism towards miraculous occurrences and disappointment stemming from negative experiences associated with religious institutions or aspects of life itself.

Historical records go as far as validating eye-witnesses (over 500) contemporaneous with Jesus who testified his post-resurrection appearances including verses documented right within Corinthians 1:15 in Bible itself! In addition to biblical recounts people like Paul and James who were non-believers transformed into Christian leaders when Jesus appeared before them. Even the transformation of skeptics and critics into champions of Christianity underscores the indubitability of this key Christian claim.

Unparalleled, however, is the fact that almost all of Christ’s apostles went to their deaths unshrinking martyrs for their faith. Their readiness to die rather than renounce their beliefs provided a compelling case against the conspiracy theory that they concocted the story of Jesus’ resurrection.

Indeed, distressing experiences or disappointments do not negate Christianity’s truth or authenticity. Even instances of faltered church leadership and individual shortcomings aren’t reflective of Christianity’s falsity but rather emphasizes human imperfection.

On a personal note, interactions with disillusioned individuals remind us about upholding humanity in our approaches. Perceptions created by disheartening encounters need not cloud the truth supporting Jesus’s resurrection, an objective fact independent of fluctuating human emotions or perceptions.

Maximizing our earthly journey and establishing our eternal destination demands more than mere reliance on feelings or emotions triggered by transient disappointments. It requires underpinning faith with evidence and discerning between subjective interpretations and objective truths – made possible through humble inquiry and seeking answers faithfully.

Through this article written from a Christian worldview perspective, it is hoped that readers feel encouraged to delve deeper into understanding faith objectively beyond personal convictions and preferences; thereby broadening your horizon towards trusted news anchored in resilient factual groundwork. After all, real news is not just reporting events; it involves discerning facts from opinions in an ever-evolving information landscape.