Many people would argue that there are no right or wrong opinions. Yet, many would also say that they crave validation for their opinions; they want their opinions to be proven true. Right and wrong, in this case, remain separate from the truth. In society, instances occur all the time where truth is either validated or dismissed by people's opinions. An example of this is when a person goes to trial for murder. There can be substantial evidence to prove the defendant guilty of the crime and still the defendant can be found not guilty based on the opinions of the jurors. The truth, in this instance, is not as important as what the jurors believe to be true. Truth and opinion are often in conflict over the existence of a higher power. Since the dawn of religion, people have tried to prove, scientifically, the existence of a supernatural being. While the existence of a higher power has yet to be proven true or falsified, people's belief in their opinions drives the debate. However, if for instance, it is proven that their is no higher power, would it even matter to the people of faith? Is their ever an instance where faith transcends truth? In human society, is the truth within oneself more important than the actual truth?
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