What is the Truth?
It’s been several years now since people started commonly using the terms “my truth” or “your truth.” For example: “Let her be, she’s just living her truth.”
Every time I hear something like this, my blood boils—because there is no such thing as a subjective truth. This expression is a legacy of the relativism that dominates our current culture.
It seems that anyone can offer an opinion and have it accepted as if it were a valid truth. But then—where is the actual truth?
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and “your opinion” or “my opinion” are just that: opinions. They are subjective. Each of us has experiences and preferences that are unique, real, and meaningful—and that’s fine. But, as I said, all of that is subjective and will vary from person to person.
Truth, on the other hand, is objective and unchanging. Our opinions about the truth are irrelevant. Whether we feel positively or negatively about it, the truth does not bend to our emotions or perspectives. It does not contradict itself, and it does not evolve based on personal belief.
For example: 2 + 2 = 4. We may or may not like the number 4, but 4 will never change.
Not only is truth unchanging, but it can also be verified repeatedly.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of opinion is:
“a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter”
And the definition of truth is:
“the body of real things, events, and facts”
Opinions may be right or wrong, and the way to determine this is by assessing how closely they align with the truth. Admittedly, finding the truth today isn’t always easy—but that doesn’t mean we should stop looking. On the contrary, it makes the pursuit even more important.
But why do I insist that it is a dangerous statement?
Because standing up for and defending the truth can get you killed. Take Charlie Kirk, for example. And he’s not alone—history is filled with people who have been murdered for standing up for the truth and doing what is right.
Charlie lived a fulfilled life, passionately defending life, family, faith, the nation—and, above all, the Truth. He did this in a respectful manner, engaging in dialogue and debating with those who held different views.
Charlie would never lie just to make someone feel better. He spoke honestly and directly on every topic—not from a place of personal bias, but from a foundation rooted in objective truth. These were not simply Charlie’s truths; they were his opinions, firmly based on objective truth.
Many of the people who disagreed with him often chose to live by what they called “their truth.” But this so-called subjective truth was often nothing more than opinion—based on lies, half-truths, or delusional thinking rooted in a lack of common sense.
Of course, not everyone was like this. Some people approached Charlie with a sincere desire to understand or engage in meaningful dialogue. Some were respectful, even when they disagreed with him.
But those who hated him—and ultimately sought to kill him—were not among the respectful or open-minded. They were threatened by the existence of someone who spoke the truth plainly.
Today, stating obvious, logical, and common-sense facts—especially those aligned with natural law—is often labeled “hate speech.” If you disagree with someone’s “truth,” which is often just a personal delusion, and you don’t affirm it as reality, you’re suddenly called a “fascist.”
Why? Because many of these people are so deeply indoctrinated, they can’t engage in reasoned debate. Their beliefs aren’t rooted in truth, reality, or natural law. And when someone can’t defend their position with logic or facts, silencing the other side becomes the easiest option.
Charlie never wanted to force anyone to live under the rules of objective truth or common sense. His goal was to share values, encourage dialogue, and challenge young people to think freely. That’s what made him dangerous.
To those living in lies, the public exposure of truth is painful—especially when someone calmly reminds them that, no matter how they feel, 2 + 2 still equals 4—not 3.
Examples throughout history
We can name Lincoln, who was murdered because he wanted to free the slaves, or Martin Luther King, Jr., who was killed because of his prominence in the Civil Rights movement. Both movements are rooted in truth and justice.
St. John the Baptist was beheaded because he confronted Herod about committing adultery. Herod didn’t care, and of course, it was a public scandal. Nobody said anything about it—until John the Baptist did. What did Herod do about this? He killed John the Baptist. (Mark 6, 17-18)
The most important and famous example of them all is Jesus Himself. I have been Catholic all my life and I have tried to understand the magnitude of the sacrifice Jesus made for us—studying the Shroud of Turin and imagining the depths of His wounds and punishment.
Despite my best efforts, I think I still fail to comprehend how immense His pain and sacrifice truly were. I know Charlie Kirk was an exceptional human being, so I do not intend to compare him with Jesus at all. However, his murder helped me, in a small way, begin to grasp it.
The Pharisees were very well-versed in the Law, in Scripture, and in the Prophets. Jesus fulfilled every single prophecy regarding the Messiah, and they knew it—but they didn’t care.
They didn’t like that Jesus had thousands of followers or the message He preached. They also didn’t like that He wasn’t a warrior-politician like King David. When the Pharisees approached Him and asked “clever” questions to trap Him, He always outsmarted them.
Jesus was very clear when He said:
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
As a result, Jesus was wrongly accused and murdered because the Pharisees were jealous of Him. As God, Jesus could have done whatever He wanted in that situation—but He chose to sacrifice Himself for the salvation of humanity and bring forth something so glorious from such an awful event.
After witnessing the impact Charlie’s death had on society, I can barely imagine the commotion Jesus’ death must have caused back then—the grief of those who walked with Him, the pain, and the sense of loss they must have felt.
But Jesus resurrected, triumphed over death, and opened heaven to all of us—a marvelous victory. His death and resurrection impacted the world so profoundly that Christianity and His Church continue to prevail 2,000 years later, just as He said: the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Likewise, Charlie’s death will cause his mission to grow and multiply in ways no one could have imagined. Charlie can’t resurrect like Jesus did right now, but he undoubtedly died a martyr, doing God’s work.
Another example is St. Stephen, who was stoned to death because he was spreading the gospel. (Acts 7) His message inconvenienced many people, so much so that they felt it was “best” to silence him. Yet after his death, Christianity expanded even more.
Note: Jesus is a historical figure who lived, died, and resurrected—according not only to the Gospels, but also to historians and thousands of witnesses. As I said, the truth can and should be verified repeatedly. There are many books on this, such as The Case for Christ and Cold-Case Christianity, among others.
Conclusion:
We need to stop validating those who demand that their delusions be socially acceptable. We must stand up when free speech is silenced and never be ashamed to speak out in defense of common sense.
As individuals, we should always strive to be objective. That means seeking out information from a variety of sources, doing our best to minimize bias, and forming opinions based on truth, not trends.
A quick side note: AI should not be trusted 100%. It can be modified or influenced to reflect certain trends or agendas, so we must approach it with caution and discernment.
Whoever murdered Charlie—whether it was a lone individual or a group like Antifa—cannot kill us all. We must never be afraid to stand up for values rooted in truth, reason, natural law, and verifiable facts.
Let’s stop calling nonsense “my truth” or “your truth” or “their truth.” There is one Truth, and it does not change. Let’s make sure Charlie’s death is not in vain.