Truth, is Disgusting!
In the modern world, truth—once considered a virtue—has increasingly become uncomfortable, unwelcome, and even repulsive. People often claim to value honesty, yet react with hostility when confronted with realities that challenge their beliefs, emotions, or social image. Truth today is not rejected because it is false, but because it is inconvenient. In this sense, truth has become “disgusting” to many, not in its nature, but in how it disrupts carefully maintained illusions.
This discomfort with truth feeds directly into the widespread hypocrisy that defines much of society. We publicly preach morality, loyalty, tolerance, and justice, while privately practicing contradiction. Social media and public discourse are filled with performances of virtue rather than genuine ethical commitment. People often defend ideals not because they believe in them deeply, but because those ideals offer social acceptance and protection from criticism. As a result, hypocrisy is no longer an exception; it has become the operating mode of society.
Prejudice further deepens this crisis. Topics such as love, sex, nation, and religion—areas that require empathy and openness—are instead governed by rigid judgments. Love is controlled by social approval, sex by shame, nation by blind loyalty, and religion by inherited fear. Individuals are often condemned not for harming others, but for deviating from socially approved norms. These prejudices limit honest dialogue and prevent people from understanding one another as complex human beings.
One visible outcome of this moral confusion is the increasing number of fake relationships. Many connections today are built on convenience, status, fear of loneliness, or social validation rather than emotional depth. Relationships are maintained for appearance rather than authenticity. Commitment is simulated, affection is conditional, and honesty is sacrificed to avoid discomfort. As a result, relationships may survive publicly while collapsing privately.
Tolerance within relationships—especially marital relationships—has also declined. Instead of patience, communication, and mutual growth, many partnerships are marked by ego, control, and unrealistic expectations. Small disagreements escalate quickly, and forgiveness is replaced by blame. Rather than understanding differences, partners often seek dominance or emotional escape, weakening the very foundation of long-term commitment.
At the same time, society’s willingness to explore the depth of issues and search for truth is steadily reducing. Quick opinions replace thoughtful inquiry. Headlines replace understanding. People prefer answers that confirm what they already believe rather than questions that challenge them. The pursuit of truth requires effort, humility, and discomfort—qualities increasingly avoided in a culture that values speed, certainty, and emotional safety.
One of the most damaging consequences of this environment is the unhealthy attitude toward sex. Although sex is a natural biological function, it remains surrounded by denial, shame, and contradiction. Society simultaneously commercializes sex and condemns open discussion about it. This refusal to accept sexuality as normal contributes to widespread sexual frustration, repression, and psychological imbalance. When healthy expression and education are suppressed, perversion and distorted behaviors often emerge in their place.
In conclusion, the crisis we face is not merely social, but deeply human. A society that fears truth, practices hypocrisy, nurtures prejudice, and avoids honest self-examination cannot sustain genuine relationships or emotional well-being. Only by restoring honesty, tolerance, curiosity, and acceptance—especially around uncomfortable truths—can individuals and societies move toward authenticity and psychological health. The challenge is not to change the world overnight, but to begin by facing truth without fear.
Dr. Nelson Kattikat Joseph
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