2006-09-20 12:11:34 · 18 answers · asked by navygalstar1 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A lie is a deliberate deception. If you're omitting something deliberately in order to achieve an end that you don't think you could achieve without the omission, then yes, I would call that a lie.
2006-09-20 12:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omitting the truth ,that can't be a lie..omitting to someone you lie..omitting anything before its a lie..I don't get your question...next time when you come up with a question that's hard to comprehend..please explain in a small paragraph under your question..
2006-09-20 20:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way, unless it makes what u DID say a lie. but i think omitting is the only way out of telling a lie lol.
2006-09-20 19:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dead Birds Don't Poop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends...
If someone asks you a question, and you omit part of the truth, then yes. In some other circumstances, no. I need more info if you want a better answer.
2006-09-20 19:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by Kristina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True omission is like a lie- because it is not the whole truth. People often refer to this as a half-truth, or a lie of omission.
I distinguish a true omission as opposed to an unknown omission. If you do not know that you have left something out- either through forgetfulness, or due to lack of knowledge then it is mearly an error.
2006-09-20 19:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by NW_iq_140 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Jesus said nothing allot to the Romans. His actions spoke louder than his words.
Just remember to tell a lie one must speak a lie. And that is a sin.
(Pro 14:5 )A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
( Mic 6:12) For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue [is] deceitful in their mouth.
2006-09-20 19:59:55 · answer #6 · answered by Michael JENKINS 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Omitting to cause harm - yes. Omitting to not harm - no.
2006-09-20 19:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by LMQC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone asks for something in particular, like on a resume, yes.
If it is not asked for, and not assumed to be understood, it cannot be considered a lie.
2006-09-20 19:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by almostdead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your intention is to represent something other than the truth, then it's a lie.
2006-09-20 19:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by Christicide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if the omission changes the context of that which you are trying to convey. If it does, the it is tantamount to a lie.
2006-09-20 21:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by strangedaze23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋