I just saw the movie 'Doubt.' The film was really well done; acting, writing and scenery were well done. But be warned: it is not a nominee for the feel good movie of the year.
Without giving away too much of the movie, I will let you know that the title really says it all. The story deals with the struggle that the established institution of the Church has with change and progress (however that's defined). The underlying worldview of the movie is that truth is in some sense unknowable. Truth is rather determined by who has the power. We the viewers never truly know what exactly has happened, and so we are left "in doubt."
A question that kept on popping up in my head throughout the movie was, "What do I say to those who say that truth can't really be known?" I suppose I could always retort with the question back, "Is that a true statement?" To which a real postmodernist would respond "yes/no."
What about this? Is there anyway to defend the idea of truth? Or is everything just a series of contradictions?
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For a summary reference in how truth has been defined and analyzed by man:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth
For a brief overview/apology of the truth of the Bible:
http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/b_proof.shtml
The latter link has some other links at the top of the page for common arguments.
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