Is Lying Ever Moral?

[Helios]

Is it okay to lie if the outcome would be more beneficial for you and the individual you're lying to?

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[Macalin M]

I would say yes.

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[firefox]

It is never moral to lie.

 

[Helios]

It is never moral to lie.

What if the truth would cause distress and lying would be easier? Do you have an obligation to be truthful or look for the emotional integrity of the person you're lying to?

 

[firefox]

What if the truth would cause distress and lying would be easier? Do you have an obligation to be truthful or look for the emotional integrity of the person you're lying to?

Sometimes choosing the difficult path is better in the longterm.

If you are a Muslim, then it is an obligation to always be truthful.

 

[Helios]

Sometimes choosing the difficult path is better in the longterm.

If you are a Muslim, then it is an obligation to always be truthful.

That's true

 

[المهندس]

Is it okay to lie if the outcome would be more beneficial for you and the individual you're lying to?

The only time its good to lie is if you're in a life/death situation

 

[AishaBarri]

A little white lie never hurt no one. In all seriousness tho if both parties are benefited I really don’t see the issue. But then again how would the person being lied to react if they found out the truth? If it risks damaging the relationship then it’s not worth it.

 

[Octavian]

depends

 

[Helios]

A little white lie never hurt no one. In all seriousness tho if both parties are benefited I really don’t see the issue. But then again how would the person being lied to react if they found out the truth? If it risks damaging the relationship then it’s not worth it.

That was what I was thinking too

 

[AishaBarri]

That was what I was thinking too

It’s one of those things that can turn out really good or really really ugly
Know the type of person you’re dealing with. If it’s someone agreeable you can get away with it but someone volatile rip to you

 

[Al-Burcaawi]

Lying in that case is halal I heard so for me I'd do it. It doesn't matter tho since I lie all the time

 

[Shmurda]

Lets be honest we all lie so who gives af if its moral or not cuz ima do it regardless

 

[Helios]

Lets be honest we all lie so who gives af if its moral or not cuz ima do it regardless

Facts

 

[Marsh]

Yea I think it is hard to find the line of what is acceptable though. We lie to children to save them from harsh realities but maybe we understimate them.

 

[Ayubi]

It's acceptable if your life or others are in danger. For example, if someone was looking to harm you or your family member's, you're obviously going to lie to protect yourself.

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

It is never moral to lie.

Even if it would save lives or a marriage?

 

[Dooyo]

Like others have mentioned, I feel that harmless little white lies are fine because if we all truthfully spoke our mind...that wouldn't turn out great. Lying to save your or your family's life is also alright.

 

[firefox]

Even if it would save lives or a marriage?

Only white lies are permissible.

 

[Caaro]

Morals are completely subjective. Humans decide what is moral and immoral. If we decide lying can be moral then it is. In my books it is moral.