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Under what circumstances, if any, would you lie?

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Posted on Sep 19th, 2007 by Siona : Synchronicity Coordinator Siona
Are there any instances or situations that you feel it's best not to be completely honest? Have you found yourself, at times, holding back the truth? Is it sometimes best to conceal certain things?
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I don't think lying is...

Posted on Nov 9th, 2007 by Sandi : Disciple of Wisdom Sandi

I don't think lying is appropriate.  The adversary lies to us to get us to do what he wants us to.  Heavenly Father never lies to us.  That being said, I do believe in holding... More »

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Sandi : Disciple of Wisdom

To save another human life. ...

Posted on Oct 19th, 2007 by TextMage : Peace Doctor TextMage

To save another human life.  I would not lie to save MY own life.

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Every single person on this...

Posted on Oct 13th, 2007 by LeisureGoddess : Selfishly oriented towards Feeling LeisureGoddess

Every single person on this planet has told a lie at one time or another. We tell lies because we want to feel good. Kids lie to their parents all the time, because they want... More »

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LeisureGoddess : Selfishly oriented towards Feeling

i'm pretty much an upfront...

Posted on Oct 5th, 2007 by zao_tok

i'm pretty much an upfront person.  ask my honesty about something and i will give it.  under some extreme circumstance...not sure, never been through an extreme circumstance.  i would tell you this though...honesty, which is... More »

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I would lie if it...

Posted on Sep 28th, 2007 by Jasmine : Truth Seeker Jasmine

I would lie if it meant saving my children's lives. I would lie to protect them. I would sacrifice myself for their needs.

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Holding back your truthful feelings, in...

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2007 by Wisdom Channeler : Spiritual Leader Wisdom Channeler

Holding back your truthful feelings, in order to keep your job is not only a humbling experience, but a good idea if you want to pay your bills.  In your actions, the Truth will makes its... More »

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Wisdom Channeler : Spiritual Leader

Truly, I don't have any.

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2007 by Hannah

Truly, I don't have any.

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If I truly and honestly...

Posted on Sep 20th, 2007 by MrBoheezee : Restorer of Balance MrBoheezee

If I truly and honestly felt that it would do more harm than good to be truthful.  i.e. it may not be necessary for that person to know, but if they knew it they may... More »

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Strangely, telling the truth has...

Posted on Sep 20th, 2007 by Evolotus : PR Bodhisattvas Evolotus

Strangely, telling the truth has always been more likely to get me into trouble - with my parents and teachers when I was young, with my employers or clients, friends, neighbors. People are usually happier... More »

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I would lie to protect...

Posted on Sep 20th, 2007 by pookietooth : Sun lover pookietooth

I would lie to protect myself from being hurt, or if I thought I might hurt someone's feelings. I would protect myself by lying if the truth might make someone too mad for me to... More »

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