If you know someone is telling you lies, is it wrong to lie to them?
2006-10-27 11:50:54 · 17 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For example;
I was in a coffee shop this morning and could not help overhearing a fellow in a cheap blue suit, early middle age, trying to put the moves on a waitress that was probably all of 18 years old. He kept trying to get her telephone number, and was a very persuasive talker, sleazy salesman type. When she was refilling my coffee cup I gave her a note with a phone number to give him, the business number for the Police Dept. Was I wrong to do that? I think all young people should have the number for their local department memorized for use if awkward situations like that.
2006-10-27 11:59:32 · update #1
In fairness to some of the people answering note that it took 8 minutes to add additional detail due to an interruption, and some answered prior to that being posted.
2006-10-27 12:37:39 · update #2
You people are idiots.
when did the questioner lie in this experience?
there were no lies. forget about bible verbatim and look at the situation.
I think she did a good thing, she took the guys unwanted and intimidating advances away and gave the waitress the space and freedom from harassment she deserved.
geez, must be hard being so righteous
2006-10-27 12:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I tell lies to cover my lies that covered the first lie, and then I have to tell the fifth lie and then I get confused and almost tell the truth, but as an expert lier, I opt for another lie. Of course lying is wrong, that is why it is fun. LOL Oh, here is the kicker, Bill Clinton Lied Under Oath while serving as President and got acquitted and then got 8 million dollars for a book. So - is it wrong to lie or is it a profitable thing or what.
2006-10-27 11:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your actions help create the world you're living in... do you want to live in a world with as many lies as possible, or as much truth as possible? You may not be able to control what other people are doing around you, but that makes controlling what YOU do all the more important!
2006-10-27 11:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Thy Shall not Lie.
Yes, it is.
But there is a Way to Handle Situations like this Without Lying.
Gotta be Walking in Truth though.
Be Nice.
2006-10-27 11:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Two wrongs doesn't make it right.
You can lecture the waitress and teach her the sense of caution. That may save her from any more other. Let her to decide what to do.
2006-10-27 12:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tell the truth, but not the whole truth, and be sure to exaggerate. I use this strategy even when talking to honest people.
2006-10-27 11:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Ivy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No but if you feel you should have to lie. Then a liar is the better person to lie to. Remember noone like a LIAR.
2006-10-27 11:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sammi 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that it is very commendable that you wanted and did help that woman. (Also very clever.) However, that was not the right way to do it. Your heart is definately in the right place and you will eventually figure out your correct path. (You are not that far off now.)
2006-10-27 13:54:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's wrong to lie. Period.
Two wrongs don't make a right. If you know the person is lying, confront him.
2006-10-27 12:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sexy Eyes 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It IS wrong, but they proby arnt smart enough to even know that youre lying. I have a brother like that. He thinks we are as stupid as him and his wife. Its kinda funny.
2006-10-27 11:53:12 · answer #10 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋