Is lying always wrong—or can it be justified by good intentions? In this episode of Into the Desert, we explore the gray area between truth and deception in everyday life. Discover what makes a lie “wrong,” and when, if ever, honesty should take a back seat.<br />👉 Join the discussion.<br />👍 Like, subscribe, and support thoughtful conversations on Patreon.<br /><br />Watch Part 1 of this video: Lies in Politics? https://dai.ly/k2VwhNnn1nL1UYE3APA<br /><br />Tired of divisive finger-pointing? We need your support. Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/IntoTheDesert<br /><br />Purchase your copy of Seeking Truth by Elgin L. Hushbeck Jr. today: https://amzn.to/3UCWnSS<br /><br />Audible Version: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0B399JRWY/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-310976&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_310976_rh_us<br /><br />Takeaways:<br />Lies are defined as the intent to deceive.<br />Mistakes are not lies; intent is crucial.<br />Exaggeration can be legitimate.<br />Perjury is difficult to prove.<br />Good personal interactions require assuming the best in others.<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 Intro<br />00:33 Defining Lies: Intent vs. Truth<br />02:05 The Murky Waters of Deceit<br />04:58 Exaggeration: A Rhetorical Tool<br />06:17 Understanding Intent in Communication<br />07:27 The Complexity of Perjury and Misunderstandings<br />08:44 Old Proverb: Happy Wife is a Happy Life<br /><br />Image by pngtree.com<br /><br />#lying, #morality #truthvsdeception, #ethics, #everydayethnic, #moralphilosophy, #honesty, #lies, #deception, #intent, #truth, #communication, #morality, #exaggeration, #perjury
