You Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Set You Free

In a society that, today, is filled with lies, the truth is seldom used. Whenever the truth finally comes out about something, it usually is shocking to a person. "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." Is that the truth, or will the truth only cause pain and heartbreak?
One example of truth is found in children. For instance, many children believe in Santa Clause, as I did. My Christmas consisted of writing letters to the North Pole, leaving out milk and cookies, going to bed early, and sounds of sleigh bells in my dreams. …