2007-05-07 16:54:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When you benefit from it and the person(s) you are keeping it from, don't.
With my kid, we made distinction between "secrets" which were lies and were not allowed between members of our family and "surprises" which were things you were going to share soon (birthday present) but were keeping hidden for a short time.
So far, that honesty has served us well.
2007-05-08 01:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A secret is a truth that is known by a few people or just by one person. A secret can never be a lie. If it is a lie, then it is not a secret, it is just a lie that wasn't shared (yet) with the others.
2007-05-07 17:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A secret can be the truth. It can be a lie. It is a lie when it is a lie. The fact that it is a secret makes no difference. A non truth is a lie.
2007-05-07 17:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In regards to religion, a secret is a lie when it is purposely omitted in hopes of making a new convert. A good example of this could be all the stuff that LDS/mormon converts aren't told until after they get baptized.
2007-05-07 17:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Her 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would say it depends on what the secret is.
2007-05-07 23:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by craven 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the secret does not serve any meaningful purpose.
2007-05-07 17:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by G.I noel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When it is hidden with the intention to deceive.
dave
2007-05-07 17:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by dave777 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Malice comes in.
2007-05-07 17:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by barrabas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋