Centuries ago it was believed that the Earth was the Center of the Universe.
It was Heresy to state otherwise....it contradicted the teachings of the Church.
Men who proved this to be wrong scientifically were discredited and their works banned.
Some were slain for their audacity.

Later is was said that the Sun was the Center...when it could be properly spun.
Again, men proved that blind assertion to be false. Again they were branded as Heretics.
Again their works were discounted and some were put to death.

In time, Reason began to replace blind Faith as the driving force of human culture.
Thus ended a period of Darkness in human development.
Thus began the Age of Reason.
Universities spank up, great works of literature and art were created.
Medicine began advancing for the first time in over a thousand years.

When I was 5 years I took things on faith that I was told the truth.
When I was 7 years old I started asking "why?"
When I was 19 I was assigned to Military Unit who's motto was "Deeds, not words"
In the passing years I have marvelled at the truth in those words.
Words can be lies......but deeds, actions.......they are the truth.

So....the next time someone says something.....look to their actions to see if they are lying to you.
You may well be surprized.
Or....you can simply take it on faith......