Is Lying Ever Justified

Who we are is what we lead others to believe, from the first lie we tell to the most resent one we told, we create our own invention of reality. We lie with the intention of pleasing others, but in reality our lies are self-centred. We Iie to avoid punishment or awkwardness. We lie to maintain our relationships. We lie for our own self benefit. Similar to how we lean basic manners, the act of lying is passed on through generations.

Have you ever wondered how the concept of lying discovered? Back in the medieval period Earl Derwinterwater devolved the first known lie, instantly gaining fame the lies started getting out of hand. The court thereby deemed lying as a social academic, and death by beheading was the sentenced punishment. so why …show more content…
These particular lies aren't harmful because kids need something to believe in, now imagine christmas without santa, valentines day without cupid, or easter without the easter bunny, in order to enjoy certain holidays and traditions these lies were created to give kids something to look forward to.

At times the truth is discouraging, and under certain circumstances such as medical situations, doctors often sugar coat the truth giving false impressions in survival in order to encourage patients to continue to fight, and by doing so this acceptable lie provides hope.

Despite how lying can help build relationships, all those lies are what also damages a relationship, ruining the trust that you tried so hard to build, making it even hard to regain that trust. But think of it this way; certain lies are able to help manage and maintain healthy relationships.

Like they say “honesty is the best policy”; so why listen to me, for all you know all this could of been a lie. But remember “the who cried wolf”, the fable shows the direct consequences to a persons credibility when they are discovered lying. Although you