The point I've been trying to make has nothing to do with truth. It's about being happy and healthy. Having a positive outlook on life and death is good for you. I recognize that there's a good chance that I'm just a hunk of shit and this is all there is. I find this to be a disturbing and senseless thought. But the fact remains that it's a strong possibility. Still, holding out hope that there is something more, something better, and something which gives purpose to life makes me feel good. And if this really is all there is, then I'd prefer to be happy rather than with hope for nothing.
That was one of the first questions I asked, is truth greater than hope and faith. Perhaps a better way to put it would be to ask, is truth greater than happiness? I realize the two are not mutually exclusive. Truth brings happiness in many instances. However, in the case of death, the scientific "truth" is depressing as shit. The real truth about death is "who knows?", and I like that. It gives me hope.
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