Someone posted something that got me thinking again about the train of thought where what's true is what's true for me. To some extent, I think we can argue about what's real and true and how we know forever, but in the end we have to make an educated decision that we can back up and just believe in it. So in that way, yes, whatever I decide to believe in is true for me.

However, I don't think it's right to say that all reality is whatever we choose to believe in. If we believe that everything that is true for me is just what's true...for me (that starts to get confusing, but you know what I mean), then we can't ever say our view is right or someone else's is wrong because everyone's view is right for them. And maybe some people would argue that this isn't so bad, it's tolerance. (Oh, I hate that word.) But from a Christian stand point, that can't be true. And it's not just that we don't believe that in the Christian faith, but if it is true then it kills the Christian faith! If everyone's right about whatever they believe, then why bother being Christians? If every religion is right (which isn't even possible since Christianity, and other religions but I'm using this as an exmaple, is based on the fact that it's the only way into Heaven) then we could live however we want and still be fine. Why bother being selfless and generous and loving? Why not do everything for yourself?

I'm sure there are other, non-faith-related reasons for this train of thought being considered a lie. But for me, the Christian perspective is the most important and relevant, so I just thought I'd throw that out there and see if you guys had anything to add or correct me in.