Religious philosopher Loyal D. Rue says modern culture urgently needs a “noble lie” – a myth that links the moral teachings of religion with the scientific facts of life.
In Light of Science, Let’s Begin Anew With a ‘Noble Lie,’ Philosopher Says
Associated Press
Published: July 20, 1991
Also, every myth represents the absolute truth within its society. The word ‘myth’ is derived from the Greek word mythos, which can mean ‘story’, but also means ‘word’, in the sense of ‘the final word’. Indeed, anybody who dared to question these explanations would have laid themselves open to accusations of heresy.
Did we create a modern myth?
Did we imagine half of it?
