Ever wonder about what Truth is? That is, the existence of a set of laws that govern right or wrong. While I could argue many ways of how Truth is real, there’s an interesting property of Truth that helps create a perfect moral clarity.

I think most people wish they had an instruction manual to life sometimes. They want to ask the question, “really — was I right or wrong here” or, “I wish I knew if that was the right thing to do.” Unfortunately no one complete guide exists, it comes in bits and pieces. The important thing is that there is a collection of these “Truths”, things that are always right or always wrong.

My friends, I can teach you the most important thing you need to know about Truths — they are always consistent. What I mean is that in every situation, a Truth always gives you an answer. I recently debated two separate issues: embryonic stem-cell research and shooting the cat burglar. They are different, but they both are based on a simple Truth: murder is always wrong. With a clear definition of murder (read the articles) one has perfect moral clarity on both of these questions.

Its great to live your life in a consistent, steady course. I know many of you will disagree, but true happiness doesn’t come from being a ball of contradictions. No, a purposeful and meaningful life is one that is neat, orderly, and consistent. Once you know Truths you will see that the clutter of your life can be easily untangled. Consistency is everything.

Consistency is also important when it comes to discovering Truths. They all come from one source, G-d and they are in my opinion our greatest proof of His existence. If you discover some saying or something you read and ask yourself, “is that really a Truth?” — remember consistency. No Truth can contradict another Truth.

I will always respect your position as long as you are consistent in your beliefs. But make no mistake, if you can’t tell me consistently who and what you are, then what are you?

I will close this post by saying that the Church has the greatest collection of Truths. Guided by G-d, the Church can not go wrong. It will not embrace things to itself that are not clearly right or wrong. This is why many things (e.g., existence of life on other planets, Evolution, etc.) the Church has no position because there isn’t any truth revealed yet. So while we lack a “instruction manual” to life, the Church is your best collection to find one.