“What is truth?” (John 18:38 NLT)
There are many things that are beyond our sensory perception. Some of us may question the vastness of the universe beyond our solar system, because it is immeasurable and incomprehensible. Truth exists whether or not we understand it fully.
Truth is pure--without embellishments, flavoring, or garnish. It is like a raw vegetable straight from the garden that still has its skin and seeds. It can be unpalatable and indigestible to most of us. Thus, we peel it, take the seeds out, slice it, cook it, and add spices to suit our taste.
Religion is man’s attempt to make truth user-friendly. Truth, in its purest form, is difficult for most people to stomach. Thus, we have learned to modify and codify it to suit our cultural mores. At its best, religion makes truth more accessible to the masses. At its worst, it is a highly processed, overcooked, oversimplified, overgarnished version of the truth.
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