Absolute Truth?

First I offer the definitions that I found which seem to be pretty similar across the board

ab·so·lute (bs-lt, bs-lt)
adj.
1. Perfect in quality or nature; complete.
2. Not mixed; pure. See Synonyms at pure.
3.
a. Not limited by restrictions or exceptions; unconditional: absolute trust.
b. Unqualified in extent or degree; total: absolute silence. See Usage Note at infinite.
4. Unconstrained by constitutional or other provisions: an absolute ruler.
5. Not to be doubted or questioned; positive: absolute proof.

truth (trth)
n. pl. truths (trz, trths)
1. Conformity to fact or actuality.
2. A statement proven to be or accepted as true.
3. Sincerity; integrity.
4. Fidelity to an original or standard.
5.
a. Reality; actuality.
b. often Truth That which is considered to be the supreme reality and to have the ultimate meaning and value of existence.

I was watching Sanford & Son when this advertisement for a particular ministry came on. One of the phrases that flashed across the screen was "ABSOLUTE TRUTH". For some reason the question for came to my mind, shamefully for the first time. What is absolute truth and how do we know? I will suppose that most understand that truth stands until other proof is offered. Examples are that before there were true understanding of things that are now consider scientific many things in nature were considered to be scary monsters. Now we know better. Now barring that understanding what do you know to be an absolute truth. I am asking because there are so many things in my life and understanding that are up in the air right now that I once thought were true. Please don't offer me anything that is easily disputed. This is really important in helping me figure some stuff out.

So easily offended...

Okay, so apparently some folks have been offended by some of my posting either from a religious or racial stance. Know this. Although that I don't agree with every word of every vid I post, I have learned something from them and so feel the need to pass them on. If there is something that you don't like about it by all means say something, but don't do that passive aggressive crap. I like diversity of opinions as I feel that I causes growth. I also know that the truth isn't always easy. I am on a journey trying to learn all the things that I was never afforded the opportunity learn. I have already had people remove me from their FB friend list and ignore my emails, and that's fine as we all have choices, but will not stop me in anyway from searching. Adam and Eve already eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil so thanks to them the information is already out there. LOL Morphius, I'll take the red pill please and asante.

From a racial standpoint
I have been exposed to history solely a European standpoint, as have most of us, for all of my life. As in any other story or argument there are two sides. I am now exploring the other side. The side that explains Afrikans and the who, what, when, where, why, and how of who we were, are, and will be. I don't expect most white folks to fully understand, and I appreciate those that are willing to admit that they don't quite get it. This is where the second principle of Kwanzaa comes in. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)-To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves, instead of being defined, named, created for and spoken for by others. Sadly though, most Afrikans/African Americans this either don't understand either. Dr. Ray Hagins suggested, in one of his lectures, that people go back and watch the movie "The Matrix" again to illustrate a point. Well, I did just that. I saw it in a totally different light. LOL One thing I know is that some people will choose the blue pill and others of us will take the much more difficult road of taking the blue pill and have everything that we thought we knew called into question.

From a religious stand point
I was raised from day one in a traditional practicing Christian household. I say practicing because I know that most of America considers themselves Christian, but don't do anything that is "required". Anyhoo, I have ALWAYS had questions about what I was being taught as there was much contradiction between words spoken and deeds performed. I have always been a little "different" spiritually and was often told that the things that I would experience were "from the devil". I have been delivered often. I have cried and tried. Somewhere in the mix I spent some time in Ga where I was introduced to Afrikan Spiritual Concepts. Until then, I'd never heard of such. Anyway, I started practicing Yoruba/Ifa. I found it quite refreshing to be around people that lived by their beliefs and "rules". I liked both the structure and freedom. Sounds weird, but there was a balance of both which seems to be true of most indigenous religions. When I returned home I returned to church. I answered "a call to preach" so I have been a licensed minister although unordained. That still wasn't enough for some, although my parents were quite proud to say the least. I still never felt quite at home although I had known most of the people in this church from the age of about 1 or 2 years old. All that to say, I just like truth. I am all for faith, but there is a difference between faith and outright lies, misuse, and abuse. I can honestly say that I don't know what I believe and I am okay with that. It's a journey and for the first time I am not speaking in cliches and regurgitating the same unfounded beliefs over and over. I am all for learning so if you have something for me by all means teach me but don't judge me. Talk to me, but don't insult. In this journey learn to "eat them meat and throw away the fat" like my Mama says. Take the knowledge you need and discard any untruths that are mixed in.

If you are religious, then God bless you. If you are an atheist, then stay balanced. Either way, I still love you, but I love truth more.

A ton of questions for y'all

Could it be that God set everything in order the way that it should be at creation and equipped us with everything that we need? I'm wondering because for us to be the most intelligent of all God's creation (theoretically) why does the rest of the other creation know use food and water the heal themselves and other things that seem to come naturally. They know to be in tune with what is going on in all of nature to keep everything in balance. They know that you save up in times of plenty to prepare for lean times, and not to kill more than they can eat. They have figured all of this out with their "lower functioning brains". If we were given everything that we need for our lives from the beginning why do we continually put everything in his court?

If we were not given everything that we need, how much were we given? How do we apply what we are given? Are we held responsible when we screw things up? You know how you hold you children accountable, but you still know that it takes them more than one time to learn or unlearn a behavior or task correctly?

Who or what is God to you? What do you feel like God controls in the world or in your life? Do you think God is male, female, both, or neither? Where do you feel that angels, demons, and/or minor deities fit in? What about the trinity/triad (Christian, Egyptian, or other)? I just want to know what you all think since all of you are so different.

I do plan of responding and you are free to do so with each other, but I will say in the beginning that this will be kept respectful. I really hope that you give your input even if you only respond to this initial post. This is really important to me, so please be honest and clear. Asante sana/thank you very much in advance.

President Barak Obama--Some of y'all gone be mad...

Let me just get straight to it. Barak Obama--the African American President of the United States of America is not and will not be the savior of the African American people. I was as happy as anyone else when we were able to get some African DNA in the White House, but I never fool myself into believing that he was going to be some type of Moses. I was also not fooled into thinking that suddenly we were living in a post-racial colorblind America. If he was anything close to being "down for the people" i.e. a revolutionary he would NOT be in the White House. Even if in his heart of hearts his deepest desire was to save the African people from the foolishness we deal with on a daily basis in the country as Afrikans, and couldn't and wouldn't. Why? Two reasons. Because he is the President of a whole country and he didn't really live "the black experience" so contrary to what many believe he is somewhat distant from our plight. This country has NEVER treated us equally as a people. NEVER. It never will. Although Jesse Jackson has made a fool of himself repeatedly he was at least outwardly down for the cause. He has clearly taken a side most of his life, so we knew that he didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of being elected to office. Is President Obama a good President? Yes. Is he a good revolutionary. No. Did he ever claim to be? No. So stop trying to make him out to be something he's not. It is up to us to teach our own children the truth. It is up to us to fight with truth. It is up to us to practice Nguzo Saba and Ma'at daily. He is a politician and who happens to be a good person, father, husband, and whatever else, but he is not Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King (who later questioned his fight for integration), Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, or anyone else in OURstory that was willing to fight and die for our truth and freedom. "A change we can believe in" wasn't referring to our struggle in this country, because that would be a change that I would simply find unbelievable.

Teaching symbols of Kwanzaa.

Listen, you'll be surprised what you'll learn.