2006-07-05 02:40:01 · 18 answers · asked by Fox Paws 6 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
When you say always in these types of questions the answer is no.
As for lies, it's sometimes okay (especially when it involves little kids' self esteem). If your 5 year old brings in some artwork that is just a jumbled mess and says "do you like it?" The answer is yes, even though you think it's unattractive or disgusting.
Plus sometimes it is good for convenience sake. Alzheimer's patients like to insist upon things, it's easier to let them slide than to harp on the honesty viewpoint.
2006-07-05 03:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 9⤊ 4⤋
Let's put it this way. You found out a man is dying of cancer and he didn't know that. All the while he thought it was nothing. Will you tell him the truth and break his spirit or go along with the lie make him happy up to his last breath? My point is if lying carries malicious intent of harming or to protect oneself from threat then it's wrong to tell a lie. You be the better judge.
2006-07-05 03:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not always wrong to tell lies. If someone asks you something, and your answer is really rude, then just tell them a little lie. This is called a white lie.
2006-07-05 03:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by biprincess_4202004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not always it is good sometimes to tell a lie to portect somone but nothing else because if u start to lie to much u will be called a lier the rest of your life. you wont be called if u dont lie
2006-07-05 02:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by nicole h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most of the time it is, you always get caught sooner or later. I can't think of a time it would help to tell a lie.
2006-07-05 03:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! But sometimes it's nicer to lie to people than to tell the truth.
2006-07-05 02:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by Samson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Unfortunatly though (to paraphrase Jack Nicholson) some people can't handle the truth. If you never told a lie you'd find yourself alone.
2006-07-05 04:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardly any ethical questions are black and white like that. Sometimes telling a lie is harmless. Sometimes it does good. Sometimes it is the lesser of two evils.
2006-07-05 02:43:42 · answer #8 · answered by mathsmart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends...Sometimes a lie is better than a truth....It may save lifes...so it totally depends on the situation and the impact it may have....
2006-07-05 02:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some would say yes,however i know in volunteering/working with the elderly that sometimes it is for the best to lie.
2006-07-05 03:16:57 · answer #10 · answered by PSG_30127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋