Happy Birthday to our Members!!!

[Nathan David]

I was thinking about the movie The Matrix, in particular the character who asks the agents to erase his recent memory and give him back the artificial life he had in the matrix. He decided he would be happier in that comfortable world than he was knowing the truth of humanity's enslavement. This can apply to all kinds of situations in our lives though. Would you rather know the truth, no matter how depressing or disturbing, than believe in an untruth that keeps you happy?

 

[Huldrych]

Well, you know, Christ said that the truth shall make you free. That seems preferable to comfortable slavery.

jth

 

[Memory's Flame]

I think in the End; the truth will be much more worthwile!

 

[MsAnne]

In practical, day to day terms, I joke that I much prefer to go along "Dumb, Blonde, and Happy".
That is true to some extent, but in reality, I prefer to know the truth, however painful. Then I know more of what I'm up against, and am more able to cope if something painful comes as a result.

 

[Didymus]

if i ask someone if i look ok and they yes when i dont to make me feel good it usually ends up with me not trusting them. i have a suspecious mind

 

[ScreaminEagle64]

It would be preferable to die with the truth than to live a lie .

 

[feral]

i would rather know the truth...because ignorance is almost never bliss in the end....

*that doesn't mean i'd like it*

 

[foolsparade]

The truth baby! It puzzles me that some Christians would prefer the truth yet their single life purpose has it's foundation on faith and convictions.