Marketplace Kingdom 4.8--Truth and Morality in the Public Square

Any of us who discuss faith issues with non-Christians has, with
increasing frequency, been confronted with the claim, “Well, that
may be your truth, but it’s not mine.” In the public square, in the
media, in our day to day interaction with even family, friends and
acquaintances, we are often confronted with the claim that there is
more than one truth. That all viewpoints are roughly equal in a
truly inclusive society, and that no one has the right to impose
their truth or morality on anyone else. But if we actually believe
Jesus, who stated plainly “I AM the truth”, then we’re confronted
with a different reality. A biblical reality that says “Absolute
truth exists. There is truth as opposed to deception. There is
right as opposed to wrong. God and His word stand as the standard
against which everything else must be measured.” For authentic
Christians, this biblical reality, rooted in the character and
presence of the one Living God, should provide the basis for all of
our discussion of Truth and Morality in the Public Square.