My niece said my cousin molested her. She was 4yrs old.
It divided the family.
I carefully plied my 5yr old daughter with leading questions and she fell victim to the typical grown-up method of getting the truth out.
Her answers proved how unsafe it is to look in dark holes and find dark creatures.
I was able to prove how unsafe it is to pry answers from where we think they will be found.
We established that our beliefs were unsafe.
Oh dear!!!
My niece killed herself at 14yrs old.
My cousin admitted his offence.
He offended against my daughter 2yrs after I had questioned her.
The quest for proof/ answers can often take us further from the truth
2007-02-10 08:32:23
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answered by tillermantony 5
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I always do. I am always observant. When I feel something is not right or true, I have numbers of possible reasons floating in my mind, why a certain truth is hidden. But usually, I only 'get into it' when I feel that I am personally affected (at work e.g.) where my unsolicited plight to 'straighten things up' is needed. Otherwise, i let things be as they are, unless others would open the situation to me and seek advice from me.
oops pardon me! i went ahead answering without reading additional details.
here it is my answer:
Yes, I think everyone should have a moral duty to set things straight by bringing up the truth that is shrouding the lie that is making a situation become a circumstance, problem, or a global concern. But we need the right people at the right place at the right time, to tackle the job on a case to case basis. I cannot just go and tell Bush e.g. that I am dubious he has i million and one ulterior motives why he made into reality and complicated the lives of the people when he maneuvered with artistry the invasion of Iraq. This has been something that is bothering me everyday. But I cannot personally set things straight other than ways like how I am I discerning my view now.
I am but one small person, not holding a high position career but i feel i have a moral duty like this one, if I feel this way, most likely, the rest of the people in this world feel the same too.
2007-02-12 06:26:30
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answered by oscar c 5
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Yes, I go to the most popular denomination in the US South, and I am always trying to tell the truth about the other Americans and their "real religious beliefs" because there is so much "misinformation" about everything among these people. I keep on hoping that if I can get the truth out often enough at least I will have done my duty. It is all that I can do.
2007-02-11 13:03:48
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answered by Ariel 128 5
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there are two lines of thinking here.1; if the truth hurts it should or and just because it is the truth does not mean it needs to be said for a pragmatics's view hurting a person with the truth is better then keeping your mouth closed .the empathetic why is to care more for the person the right thing .as for me i lie i nether Tell the truth or keep quit.i am a sales man
2007-02-05 10:22:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Your question can be interpreted from many angles, therefore I can theorize on several concepts.
Yes, I have and I do. I know myself enough to understand that I have a very hard time watching others in situations that I see as unfair or unjust.
I want to rally to their cause, save them, but I know I need to rein myself in. I have learned that rescuing others is not my purpose in life. Live and let live, even if it hurts. Stand back and allow others to experience their own journey. It is very important. That does not mean that I have not helped victims of violence or abuse or testified the truth.
The questions I ask myself:
Q. Am I running interference for another person?A. Let the person learn how to do it themselves. Q. Is the principal beneficiary of moral action ME? A. One of the best reasons NOT to act. Let it go.
Unless it is life threatening. In that case, law enforcement must be notified.
Q. Are they disadvantaged or disabled in any way that would prevent them from protecting themselves?
A. Consideration made to find professional assistance.
Q. Is this moral duty a citizens legal duty, such as reporting abuse of any kind?
A. Act.
Q. Have they asked for help?
A. Consider this a prerequisite to getting involved. Next, if they are capable of helping themselves, refer them to professionals and leave it. If not, take their hand and help them through. Consult with those who know.
Religious morality is a matter of personal perception and in my opinion would not be acted upon.
2007-02-05 10:14:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Absolutely. I teach the truth about what the bible teaches by doing research and study, I go door to door with a group of people who have done the same and we offer this truth to any who want it.
2007-02-05 10:04:08
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answered by Lexpressive 2
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truth has many definitions,an viewpoints,and when it comes down to it,no two are the same.
2007-02-05 15:04:30
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answered by sparkle 1
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SO MANY ARE TRYING BUT MOST ARE MOVING IN CIRCLES
2007-02-10 06:23:08
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answered by jittender k 4
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