Some of you may be old enough to remember this line from the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the band Queen. It's dreamy, sometimes crazy, lyrics and music have been entrancing audiences for over three decades now. I find myself strangely drawn to it lately. Could it be that struggling with reality is an internal struggle for us all?
This is the age of information, so to speak. Then, why does it seem like people are actually less informed than in years past? Boy, the Internet is a dicey thing. Ironically, it can answer almost any question if you know how to ask, but the results might not be reliable. In the age of Internet hackers, corrupt and biased media, and conspiracy theorists, it can be hard to know the truth when you read it or see it. Thank you, God, that YOUR truth never changes.
Which is better: To know the truth, even though it is unpopular or far-fetched, or to believe lies, knowing they are not true, just to be comfortable?
I do not consider myself to be an alarmist, but I hate it when I am lied to or intentionally deceived.These days, if you want to be informed about what is happening in the world, you have to find it out for yourself. The real story is usually somewhere in between the conspiracy theorists and the news media. It does take a little work, but the results are worth it.
This is especially true in an election year. If something is of particular importance to you, do some research. Try to verify what you read, and take nothing at face value. This is the basis of good research. What is that old saying?
