Is it wrong to lie to protect someone's feelings?
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Norman_Outside the lines
ANSWERS: 6
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Many of us do it, so I hope not.
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sometimes you have to tell little white lies to protect the innocent i guess weather it`s right or not am not sure
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It really depends on the situation but in most cases I think honesty is the best policy. Feelings an be hurt even more if the truth comes out and they realise they have been lied to.
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I think the overriding "driver" should be kindness. Truth is important, necessary and to be desired..but each person's truth can vary according to agenda, societal values and one's mindset. I think kindness, that is to say, valuing another's feelings and trying to preserve a sense of comfort in another is something even greater than "the truth" of the moment.."truth" can be like the popular flavor of the week. I vote for kindness, and wherever that takes you, over "truth".
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Up until 2 days ago I would have said NO lie is good but I told the truth & I screwed myself with being honest with my daughter who told me I should've lied to her
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It is always wrong to lie, example say you lied to spare someones feelings and they find out you lied. the trust they once had is no longer there and to them you lied and will have no problem lying again.
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