"Pilate asked him, 'What is truth?'"(John 18:38)
I hear that line every Good Friday, since the Passion from John is assigned no matter which liturgical year. I've heard people read that line and insert a "the" before truth. But "the truth" is not what Pilate asked for, he said what is "truth." And I think there is a difference.
The truth seems more factual. Laws of science and math are usually the truth. Lawyers will often try to get the truth out of someone on the stand. Parents will try to get their kids to tell the truth. But what is "truth."
For me "truth" seems to be something we seek. It can't be measured by any given constants. Truth perhaps can be different for each of us. There's more of a feeling about it. Truth as we pursue it, seems to evade a final "the."
Truth seems to me to call forth from us the best we can be. Truth also invites to recognize the best in others. Truth creates the space to grow and change. Once you put a "the" in front of it, you've ended the journey and given your final answer.
Blessings,
Ed
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