'The punishment for liers, is that they end up believing their own lies.'
-Catholic Proverb
2006-10-16 10:17:51 · 20 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes it is. Ironic punishment is always the most fitting punishment.
2006-10-16 10:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tolsimir Wolfblood 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi Tofu Jesus.
Haven't seen you in awhile.
Where do you come up with "catholic proverbs" when the only proverbs Catholics us are from the Book of Proverbs?
2006-10-16 17:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The sad thing is that many sinners already believe their own lies. Even sadder is that this is also true of Christians...
2006-10-16 17:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rance D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may be true. That was OJ Simpson's punishment, though many believe it wasn't harsh enough. After all, he still gets to play golf.
2006-10-16 17:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't we all lie to ourselves sometimes? I mean, when things get really bad, don't we tell ourselves and others "everything is going to be fine" when we actually know that it probably isn't? It's human nature to decieve ourselves, however, lying about being, say rich, isn't going to make me rich no matter how much I believe it.
2006-10-16 17:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by Bronx B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you tell a lie often enough and it is big enough then people will start believing the lie rather than the truth.
2006-10-16 17:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not a just punishment but it is what often happens.
2006-10-16 17:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tofu - you know that I enjoy your thought provoking questions, so please do not take offense at this:
To me, that sounds like a Catholic attempt at sounding philisophical....and not a good one at that. It is common knowledge that liars beleive the lies they tell....its not punishment at all....
2006-10-16 17:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the bible speaks of God sending strong delusion to those who will not believe Him. Very similiar.
2006-10-16 17:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by Southern Apostolic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Revelation 21:8 for those who do not repent to God.
2006-10-16 17:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by R. C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋