Reasons For Lying?

[goodlife]

People lie for many reasons. Some think they are obligated to lie about their abilities in order to get ahead in this competitive world.

Others try to cover up errors or guilt with lies. Still others falsify reports to give the impression that they have done work they have not done.

Then there are those who lie to damage another’s reputation, to avoid embarrassment, to justify previous lies, or to defraud people of their money.( Rev. 21:8)

[Khandro]

Telling lies can hinge on motivation; If I see a fox head north and then am asked by a mounted fox hunter 'did the fox head north' I would without doubt say 'No he headed south.' motivated by the fact that I want to save the fox from being torn to shreds by dogs.

[ummmm]

I can't lie which I think gets me into more trouble than if I did...

[naomi24]

Goodlife, sticking a question mark at the end of a few words doesn't turn those words into a question. You're telling us why people lie - so what is your question?

[Octavius]

"Some think they are obligated to lie about their abilities in order to get ahead in this competitive world."

Nothing wrong with a bit of CV embellishment provided you have the goods to back it up if you land the job.

[Old_Geezer]

It is another statement.

Lying is only morally right when it is the lesser of the "evil" options, and no "good" option is available to choose.

[modeller]

We are lying constantly throughout the day. It's called socialising. If we really expressed our true feelings the world would be in chaos.

[pixie373]

Yes, exactly. It depends on the motivation. We all lie and would probably be unemployable if we didn't.

[andy-hughes]

Does this include those who preach religion throughout the world?

[pixie373]

Is it still lying, if you believe what you're saying, but are wrong?

[Octavius]

As above pixie... "It depends on the motivation"

[mrs_overall]

Goodlife, I take it you have never told a lie?

You are probably too busy walking on water to tell fibs

[mrs_overall]

...and what exactly is your question here?

[Canary42]

People lie to gain power over the gullible, as per Archbishops, Imams, the Pope, etc.

[KristalB]

I think anyone who says they never lie is proving they do lol!

[gness]

Not only the gullible, Canary.....the children who were lied to to satisfy the perverted lusts of priests.....and all done in the name of a god.

[KristalB]

''Then there are those who lie to damage another’s reputation, to avoid embarrassment, to justify previous lies, or to defraud people of their money.( Rev. 21:8)''

And there are those who lie to avoid hurting someones feelings, to boost someones self-esteem or encourage someone to keep on trying....'(common sense 20:20)

[pixie373]

Lol:-)

[mccfluff]

because i don't want to tell someone the truth

[mrs_overall]

Best answer MUST go to KristalB!

[pixie373]

It should, MrsO. But doubt it will;-)