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Originally posted by autowrench
reply to post by Death_Kron
Good question. I would say there are actually two kinds of 'lies." The "Lie" is designed to get one out of trouble, to cover up a crime or unfaithfulness, or to avoid trouble, or to hurt another person. The "Untruth," is not bad at all, if applied in the correct manner. "Honey, does this dress make me look fat?" "No, dear, you look fine." Actually, her butt is quite fat, but she is self conscious of her weight, so you tell her this to save her feelings. Is this a wrong thing to do? No, it is not. There are degrees of lies, it is not just a black and while issue.
Originally posted by NightGypsy
What is "right" and what is "wrong" is subjective and humans have a tendency to change their opinions of what's right and wrong to suit the circumstance. Lying is something that seems to generate more problems than anything, however. It doesn't work to our benefit in the long run.