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by jay_kyburz 1289 days ago
People don't know what to believe because of a lack of trust and faith in our authority figures.

People don't believe what the government is telling them. Our governments are too big and not transparent enough.

News media sacrificed their authority and trust when they decided to choose a side rather than say neutral.

Reporting "the truth" is a for profit business where making slight adjustments to your perception of the truth results in more profit.

If you don't trust the church, the government, or the news, where are you supposed to get your truth?