More often we turn to science and education to determine what is 'true'. Poetry may give beauty, but it certainly does not give truth. Ethics may help us to a good life, but it cannot help us to truth. Religion may produce deep emotions, but it should not claim to have truth. And yet, when we ask those who have finished their studies in our colleges and universities whether they have found there a truth which is relevant to their lives they will answer with hesitation.
Truth is a precious commodity in today's society.
Many have given up even searching for it anymore. In his interview with Jesus in John 18, he is at least on the right track. He is asking the right questions. If we are ever to discover the truth, we must adopt the posture of a seeker. We cannot lose heart and give up hope.