#STRask Is This an Argument for Relativism?
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Mar 16, 2026 They debate whether changing facts like age support truth relativism and unpack how tense and circumstance affect truth claims. They contrast circumstance-relative truths with moral relativism and discuss cultural change versus objective moral principles. They analyze whether defining cowardice is tautological and offer a working definition rooted in fear-driven self-protection. They consider grounding virtues in an objective moral foundation.
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Truth Depends On Circumstances Not Time Invariance
- Truth is true when it corresponds to the facts at the time the statement is made.
- Greg Koukl explains age examples: saying "I'm 38" is true on that day but becomes false later because the circumstances changed.
Specify The Circumstance When Claiming Truth
- Describe circumstances precisely when making truth claims to avoid confusion.
- Amy Hall notes hidden context like "I'm 38" implies "today," and Greg recommends framing claims relative to the circumstance being described.
Changing Opinions Do Not Equal Moral Relativism
- Cultural shifts in belief don't prove moral relativism because underlying moral facts can remain constant.
- Greg uses abortion and shifting social views on racism to show understanding changes while the moral truth need not.