Vincent Weaver on Truth Being Truth and Not Subject to a Vote

"I'm a nerd. I'm a nerd about a lot of subjects - a metanerd, perhaps. I'm a nerd about language, about science, and about moral theology, among other topics. And one of the things I especially love about these particular areas is how beautifully synthesized they are. Language helps us articulate scientific inquiry and discovery more accurately. Science supports authentic moral theology far more often than most people realize. And authentic moral theology crosses over into poetry when properly expressed in words.

"Another thing these three subjects have in common is they each have an objective basis - a foundation from which to operate with clarity. Yes, language evolves and is often misused, but digging into the source of words is fascinating and enlightening and helps us root out linguistic abuses. Science operates in very much the same way. If the scientific method is properly followed, there follows a natural openness and curiosity for the truth - and the results often lead us in directions we don't expect. That method helps us stay on track, and helps prevent false conclusions and misrepresentations. And then there's moral theology. As human beings, it is imperative that we know who we are, and what our purpose is. God has made the answer to both of these items clear, and we have some 4,000 years of relationship with our Creator on which to base our understanding.

"In light of all this, it is disturbing to see, hear and read how all three of these topics have become subject to majority opinion, rather than being based on objective reality. . . ."

In a recent commentary, writer Vincent Weaver reflected on the mindset of voting on morality and science which has become commonplace over the past sixty years and on how, when all is said and done, Truth is and remains Truth.

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National Catholic Register: Blogs: Vincent Weaver: Truth is Truth - and It's Not Subject to a Vote (9 JAN 20)