Moral dilemma part 6: Is truth judgemental?

The prime question here is, ‘What is truth?’ Ideally, the answer should be – One generic fact accepted universally. But is a generic definition of any kind of truth even possible? All human beings have a pair of eyes but our vision is not the same.
It might be true in most formal and natural sciences like mathematics and medicine to agree on an absolute truth but it’s certainly not that simple in philosophic science.
Our species is ‘human’ because of our ability to think at sub subconscious level. The thought diversifies between ‘my’ truth and ‘your’ version of the truth. Hence, truth is not always an objective term. That said, whatever is subjective would have an element of opinion and thus, judgment in it.
When I say that God is truth it means ‘my’ version of truth, which might not agree with yours. This divides God itself into two gods, so to speak, and judgement about each other’s god starts from this point. All religions have historically defended their own individual interpretations of the ultimate truth, and this often leads to biased judgement against other religious philosophies. While all sides are too busy shouting opinions against one another, they don’t even realise that most of the time they actually could be saying the same thing, the same truth! Too much talking and not enough listening do that often. In the middle, the ONE God must be completely bemused.
Even if it were a matter of believing in ‘My’ truth is the only fact, ‘My’ truth is right, ‘My’ truth is supreme, and ‘My’ truth is God, there could still be a possibility of a civil partnership amongst all groups, provided the concept of ‘My’ was left at home while socialising. Give the judgmental opinions a strong dose of composure so that when they step out dressed as words, they sound wise.
More than even carrying the ‘My’ thought everywhere, the offence is caused by the belief that ‘Your’ truth is a lie, ‘Your’ God is false, ‘Your’ truth is wrong, and ‘Your’ truth is ungodly. Such judgmental opinion has deep lungs and can shout beyond civil boundaries. The main victim in this fierce contest remains the subjective truth of individual humanity. Our propensity to focus on the wrongs of our neighbour is much stronger than the thought to recognise any good in ourselves.
To reinforce peace, all people with faith have a great responsibility on their shoulders. Begin by accepting that truth is NOT generic. After all, every human being bears a different DNA, which influences every individual making choices with variance. Even followers of the same religion could take away a different message from the same sermon. Also, accept that we can’t sing a harmonious chorus from a non-generic hymn sheet. For me, embracing the difference is the first step towards accepting the collaborative truth.
There also exists a common ground- it can be successfully claimed that truth is universal, in the sense that the whole world knows of its existence. It’s a promising start.
Be as critical to get to the truth you believe in: be opinionated, if it makes you feel confident and be even judgmental about your own choices if it makes you feel content. However, refrain from opining on other people’s convictions and acting as judge, jury, and executioner for someone else’s beliefs. On average, we waste too much energy interfering with business which is not ours.
We change into PJs at home to feel comfortable, but change into formal suit for a special occasion, and casual smart is the trend for in between formal and informal. Opinions are just the same: so long it’s in the comfort of your own mind-  lounge around a thought in all its opinionated freedom. However, if you are amongst other people then, guard your truth to be respectful at all times. Keep the exchange of opinions casual, smart, and amicable.
The problem with opinion is that it wants audience, agreement, and applause at all times. These are the signs of a spoiled child. So, raise a scrupulous opinion instead of a dogmatic, blind, and spoilt brat of a belief.
Anyway, this is ‘My’ truth that I believe in, but my readers are under no obligation to accept it, if their opinion is any different. Just refrain from judging mine. Either way, both sides remain truth lovers, and can thus live together in peace by embracing the difference.
To conclude, the only generic truth is that there is only one planet which all human beings have to share. So, let’s find a way to live together affably through tolerance, and put a muzzle on the barking dogs of aggressive opinions and biased judgements.