SHOUTING
MATCH FOR TRUTH

Topics: Philosophy; Postmodernism; Relativism; Religions; Truth

References: John 18:38; Acts 17:16–34; 1 Timothy 3:15

The notion that there are many truths might seem well suited to a diverse society. But when everyone is free to define truth as he or she prefers, as at present, the result is an intellectual and moral shouting match in which the people with the loudest voices are most likely to be heard.

—Mary Lefkowitz, The New York Times Book Review (January 23, 2000)