Freedom is reliant on an objective truth, not one based on relativism. Society cannot function without truth, and nor can it function if the truth is fluid and ever changing. Truth provides the basis on which freedom stands and “without truth there is no freedom” (Pell). When one lies, they become shackled to that lie and are forced to maintain deceit. Honest people experience freedom, unlike liars who are enslaved to their falsehoods. Furthermore, when we are true to ourselves we are able to recognize our shortcomings and improve. Truth allows us to understand that freedom is more than simply doing what we want; it is providing ourselves with what we
Freedom is reliant on an objective truth, not one based on relativism. Society cannot function without truth, and nor can it function if the truth is fluid and ever changing. Truth provides the basis on which freedom stands and “without truth there is no freedom” (Pell). When one lies, they become shackled to that lie and are forced to maintain deceit. Honest people experience freedom, unlike liars who are enslaved to their falsehoods. Furthermore, when we are true to ourselves we are able to recognize our shortcomings and improve. Truth allows us to understand that freedom is more than simply doing what we want; it is providing ourselves with what we