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How many of us have been waiting for our governments to tell us the truth about a particular subject? I expect the people of Wuhan are waiting for it also. The poor pangolin has been blamed for being the missing link between bats and humans in spreading the coronavirus but could it have escaped from the Level 4 Biolab in Wuhan? No one in China has mentioned it but one wonders if perhaps while scientists were working on a vaccine, the virus somehow migrated out of the lab?
Most of us have learned not to look to our governments for the truth about much of anything. Facts and statistics can be skewed depending on the political bent of the encumbent administration. We should remember that when listening to our favorite politicians talk about any subject. We should take what we are hearing with a grain of salt and then do our own research. If we want to have a grasp on the truth, we must check out several sources and not just the ones that uphold our particular political views.
Governments from time immemorial have been giving their citizens their own versions of whatever story they are espousing. Look at the hieroglyphics on the pyramids. They give the reader a dynastic history the way a particular pharaoh wants to be remembered. Remember the great fire of Rome? The Roman emperor Nero sent out a story that Christians had set fire to Rome while most historians believe that he was responsible. He needed room for his next building project and certain neighborhoods in the city needed to be razed. Ah, the ancients had The Spin down to a science.
I don’t know about you, but I am still waiting for the truth about the Kennedy assasination. We were promised that papers would be released fifty years after his death but then whoops – not possible. We were again told the information was still politically sensitive. Maybe, but it is hard to swallow when it has been fifty years since the death of John F. Kennedy and few if any of the citizens believe “The Official Version of the Story.”
Sometimes, we are lucky, no thanks to the powers that be. Remember Benghazi and that official story? Because there were eyewitnesses and lots of people involved, the truth eventually came out during the congressional hearings. Even after that though, the government still did not amend its original story. It would have been too embarrassing to actually admit to the truth.
There are many historical occurrences about which we will never know the true story. We can wait forever but it will not come. We should keep that in mind when we are being told stories that have been fabricated by whichever ruling political party in order to protect its own position of power. Whatever the story, whatever the subject, let’s do our own research. Otherwise, we will be waiting forever to find the truth.
What particular truth are you waiting for?
Valerie Cullers 
What a great question, and sadly there is not enough room here to ;list them all. I’ve always said, wow, I can’t wait to get to heaven to get these questions answered, then it dawns on me, when I’m in heaven with Jesus, will I really care about getting the answers?
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That’s right! The systems of this world will pass away with all of their lies and cover-ups! We will then be in the Presence of Truth and that is all that will matter to us!
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You said it!
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I’m sure there is so much we will never know!
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Right you are!
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I agree with Diane: there’s much we’ll never know.
Judging by opinion polls, the official version of the story of JFK’s assassination is believed by less than 30% of Americans.
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Yes, and that is just one of many stories we have been fed over the years! Thanks for your opinion!
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Unfortunately, I have become so cynical about the government, my answer to your question is none.
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Such a good response, Liz! You’ve hit the nail on the head! Love it!
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Thanks, Valerie!
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Very good post! Most truth gets twisted to some extent as it is passed on to others. It is very difficult at times to separate truth and fiction. The news and government are probably the last place to seek truth!
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Ah, history is always written by the victors… Thank you for the reminder. I wish everyone would exercise this degree of open-mindedness. Ultimately, I strive to reconcile what I’m hearing with what Jesus said. This standard seems to do well for me.
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So glad it speaks to you! We are all trying to navigate the culture in a godly way!
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This post is a truth bomb! You captured it all so well. Starting with the coronavirus. I keep wondering why we are blaming animals from a farmer’s market instead of the most likely source, the Bio lab in Wuhan? It’s just crazy. May we not be blinded by any story that is sweeping through the systems of our world. Jesus is truth. God’s Word is truth. Anything outside of that should be considered with wisdom and discernment. He gives us a sound mind for a reason!
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So true, If only….we could know the truth of what is going on in several areas of society! Thanks be to God that His truth is Real!! Thanks, Melissa, for your thoughts!
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Those who know the truth are very old, deceased, maybe silenced by the government to keep them from talking. Just my thoughts.
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