In speaking of how the world often contorts truth, Plantinga was also describing how the public often thinks of the media and its presentation of truth. Perhaps he should have been disappointed, for even if those findings aren't groundbreaking they indicate a popular displeasure that should give the media cause for concern. Of course, not all of popular sentiment against the media is a result of the media itself. In their nascent days, newspapers were distributed exclusively as tools to be used by organizations who wanted to make sure their views were given voice. But that has changed and evolved into a view that although complete objectivity may be impossible, it is still important for a journalist to remove her or himself as much as possible from the story.
Expectations are different today.
This is our goal at Chimes this year. It's not always easy to go beyond facts in a search for truth, and we ask you to bear with us when the entire truth eludes us. And we ask you to forgive us when it might seem as if we have disregarded the truth. Some mention belongs to Food Services, who felt slighted in an article that ran in Chimes' Quest Issue last week. The topic may not have been addressed or presented in its proper context, and for that we apologize.