Explain Why Does It Matter If Something Is Trustworthy

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Why does it matter if something is trustworthy? What makes a statement, belief, or answer trustworthy? How do you know if something is trustworthy? These questions are very important to understand because the way you live is based on truths of life. In other words, the truths define why humans believe in some things but disregard the others. True statements have the elements of a credible source, facts that can be proven, and evidence that aligns with other evidence. Next time you need to decide if a statement is true just apply these three elements to it. If none of the elements apply to it then the statement is not trustworthy. Now the big thing is the difference between believing a truth and believing that a personal belief is an absolute

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