Greetings
Brethren,
Once upon the
earth that God Created were two men who searched for Truth. One man relied on
his neighbor who lived in a big house. The other man relied on the Spirit that
placed the Rainbow in the sky.
Meanwhile the man
who relied on the man in the big house asked. "How do you know God placed
the Rainbow in the sky?"
The man who
relied on the Spirit of God answered with a question. "Did the man in the
big house place the Rainbow in the sky?"
Peace and Love,
Carl Patton
writing for the FreedomJournal in search of Truth September 28, 2002 in the
year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
THE METHODOLOGY FOR OBTAINING TRUTH
PART 10: CAUSE
& EFFECT: THE IMPACT OF EXPERIENCE & OBSERVATION ON MATTERS OF FACT
In the name of
Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.
How does one
arrive at Truth? Is there an ultimate Truth? Is there a natural order of the
earth ordained by God? What is the impact of human reasoning on the senses? Can
the cause and effect of historical, political, sociological and economic
questions be determined similar to those in applied mathematics? Just how
important is experience and observation in determining matters of fact? Are
matters of fact Truth?
Truth has waited
patiently while FreedomJournal started this discussion with a series of
questions. However no matter what questions are asked, Truth realizes that
there are some answers. Truth also realizes that one can only answer these
questions and arrive at a methodology for obtaining Truth by knowing God.
Truth now begins
to speak.
"Is it
written brethren that questions are to be answered by statements and not
further questions? Actually do questions pose answers to other questions?
Therefore can we determine that causes and effects are discoverable? What is
the great distinction between things discovered and things invented? Does human
reason without experience render cause and effect? Are the senses and the human
mind capable of foretelling cause and effect of societal concerns and
nature?"
"But Truth
what about the different viewpoints regarding things in society? How then do one's personal experiences impact
on his conclusions and on cause and effect?"
"FreedomJournal
we see that you have been thinking. We are also very grateful to be here at
this point in time to share our thoughts with you and our brethren. Therefore,
is every effect a distinct result of its cause? If the cause is universal, can
the effect also hold true?
Let it be
written that in the realm of Social Science it is often agreed that everyone
has an opinion. Therefore, the debate is often endless on various subjects.
However, despite ethnic groups, station in society and the impact of your
personal experiences there is only one effect. Then can there be various
causes? Can causes then be interrelated? If this is so can effects then be
interrelated and several and not just one?"
"Truth
would you now give us some insight on observation and experience in the things
you have noted?"
"It is for sure
that observation and experience have a great impact on determining Truth.
However many cry that Truth as is beauty in the perception of the eye of the
beholder. Therefore one can argue that many people embrace a view of the world
based on personal experience and observations. This view of the world and its
people also encompasses one's ethnic lineage. Thus the underlying premise is
that various people view the world differently based on various variables.
Here the classic
example is posed regarding the European view of Africa as opposed to the native
people and Blacks in the Diaspora. Here we inject the simple terms of right and
wrong. We also note good and bad. We further note that the sincere person is
not selfish. Although he has not had,
certain experiences are has suffered from certain circumstances he should have
some knowledge and compassion for those different. Those different are those
who have been historically oppressed and exploited.
Thus we argue
that although the European Imperialist or Colonial master embraced selfish
interests he was not devoid of the tragic results of his policies and his view
of the world as it brought havoc on the native people of the land he sought to
conquest."
"So Truth
you are saying that despite an experience in affluence you should also have
some knowledge of those in the Ghetto. Therefore are you saying that many
people hide behind their so-called world view?"
"FreedomJournal
true, it is no excuse to exploit other people based on race are their station
in life. Thus no matter how you view the world your assessment from a Colonial
perspective is limited regarding Truth. Therefore the cause and effect of
Colonialism include the exploitative position and conclusions but are not
exclusive as to Truth. Therefore, Truth is housed in the real reasons for
Colonialism. For example how has this
doctrine affected the people colonized? Thus, the cause and effect conclusions
from the Colonial masters are secondary to those of the exploited."
"Thank you
Truth. I realize that we are covering much ground but I know that you will
elaborate on many of these points later. Nevertheless, now I would like to pose
the question of mathematics. Is mathematics an ultimate Truth? "
Cont. Part 11: The Accuracy of Mathematics
carl@freedomjournalpress.comcastbiz.net
