I will share some of my thoughts both as a citizen and a psychologist concerning the difference between facts and truth and the necessity of having faith in some set of authorities if we are to understand how to best react to the events taking place in the world in which we live. I will use as my example my reactions to the televised hearing concerning the impeachment of President Trump. While I will make clear my own biases I will try and keep my discussion to a psychological analyis of the role of facts, truth and authority in making decision concerning  this vital topic.