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  • The Irony of “My Truth”: 

    Standing on a Foundation You’re Trying to Tear Down

    Have you noticed how often people say “That’s my truth”?

    It sounds personal and respectful. But there’s a big irony hiding behind it.

    Many who loudly claim “my truth” are at the same time criticizing or rejecting the very traditions and ideas that make it possible for them to say it safely and publicly.

    What Makes “My Truth” Possible?

    The freedom to declare your own personal truth — without being punished by the government, attacked by a mob, or shut down — didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It grew from a long civilizational “map” built over centuries:

    • Ancient Greek love of reason and open debate
    • Roman ideas of law and order
    • Judeo-Christian beliefs in human dignity and conscience
    • Enlightenment values like individual rights, free speech, and science

    These traditions created universities, free platforms, legal protections, and societies that value open discussion. They treat truth as something we can discover and share — not just whatever each person feels.

    In other words, the ability to push “my truth” depends on a foundation of reason, rights, and tolerance that came from Western civilization. Yet many of the loudest voices call that same foundation oppressive, colonial, patriarchal, or outdated.

    It’s like sitting on a strong tree branch while sawing it off at the same time.

    How Common Is This Way of Thinking?

    Surveys show it’s very widespread, especially in the United States.

    Recent research from the American Worldview Inventory 2025 (from Arizona Christian University) found that about two out of three American adults (around 66%) reject or seriously doubt the idea of absolute moral truth. This includes many people who call themselves Christians — for example, 69% of Catholics in the study.

    Older polls from Barna have shown similar patterns for years: a large majority say moral truth depends on the person and the situation, not on any fixed standard.

    At the same time, traditional pillars that once held society together — things like patriotism, religion, having children, and shared cultural values — have become less important to many Americans over the past 25–30 years.

    Why Does This Matter?

    When everything becomes “my truth,” shared reality starts to break down.

    If all truths are equally valid personal feelings, then there’s no solid ground to debate ideas, correct mistakes, or build trust. Civilization grows through evidence, testing claims, and honest conversation — not by treating every feeling as untouchable.

    The irony is clear: the people most free to express “my truth” (in open, tolerant societies) are often the least thankful for the foundation that gives them that freedom.

    This isn’t about wishing for a perfect past. Every civilization has flaws, and healthy self-critique is actually one of the strengths of the Western tradition. The real issue is consistency. You can’t keep enjoying the fruits of a tree while actively trying to kill its roots.

    Real progress and healthy debate need a shared map — a common understanding of truth, reason, and human dignity. When we deny that map while standing on it, we risk weakening the ground for everyone.

    What do you think?

    Have you seen this tension in conversations or culture around you? Drop your thoughts below.

  • “My Truth” vs. Opinion vs. Universal Truth:

    A Clear Breakdown

    You’ve heard it everywhere: “That’s my truth.”It sounds humble and respectful, but it quietly does a lot of heavy lifting. Here’s a straightforward breakdown.

    1. What “My Truth” Actually Means

    “My truth” is often just a stronger way of saying “In my experience.”

    A person’s experience is real and subjective — it genuinely happened to them. But “my truth” goes further: it treats that personal experience and its interpretation as a form of truth that others are expected to affirm and not challenge.

    Example:

    “My truth is that all men are dangerous.” 

    This isn’t just sharing a feeling. It claims moral weight and often treats disagreement as invalidation. 

    It flows from relativism: truth is different for every person.

    2. What an Opinion Actually Is

    An opinion is humbler. It’s simply what you think or believe. It doesn’t demand agreement or protection.

    Examples:

    “In my opinion, pineapple belongs on pizza.”

    “I think Jordan Peterson is overrated.”

    Opinions can be challenged, discussed, or even proven wrong without it becoming personal.

    3. Universal Truth

    Universal truth describes objective reality — especially human nature and how human beings actually thrive. It stands beyond any one person’s experience and points to what works best in the long run for everyone.

    Example:

    “Marriage is a covenant between one man and one woman” (if you hold that as objectively true), or 

    “Regular prayer, fasting, and generosity form mature, integrated people.”

    These truths are discovered, not invented. They reflect how reality and human flourishing actually work, regardless of individual feelings.How They Play Out in Real Life

    • “My truth” often shuts down conversation: “That’s your truth, this is mine.”
    • “My opinion” keeps the door open: “That’s my view — what do you think?”
    • Universal truth invites alignment with reality: “This is how humans are designed to flourish.”

    Why This Matters

    In conversations about faith, morality, philosophy, and the Hero’s Journey, we assume there is a discoverable universal truth grounded in reality, reason, and Scripture. “My truth” language quietly undermines that by turning subjective experience into protected, unchallengeable truth.

    A Simple Test

    Next time someone says “my truth,” ask:

    • Are they describing a real experience? (That deserves to be heard.)
    • Are they claiming their interpretation of that experience is truth itself? (That’s where it slips into relativism.)

    Universal truth stands steady, outside of us. It describes human nature and the path to genuine flourishing — inviting everyone, quietly and equally, to align with it.