Learning from Lies
For many years lying has been seen as such an awful topic to discuss. Humans in every culture, since the beginning of time hated the thought of being lied to, but why? Why is lying seen as such a cliché matter? This is simply because of the effects caused by lies. One lie can break hearts, destroy families, and even lead a whole nation into living in suspicion and uncertainty. Lying itself is only a natural effect of one’s fear of what’s to come. Although it’s insensible to state that lies are evil; it is greatly stated that, “Fear is the root of all evil.”
As tough as it may sound, lying has been nurtured by our society for decades. “College students lie to their mothers in one out of two conversations” reported Dr. DePaulo, a psychologist at the University of Virginia. It has become part of our lives, as a …show more content…
When an individual lies, they are certain that if they tell the truth, they will encounter an awful consequence. This example suggests that lying is a natural effect of fear, thus the only way one can defeat the urge to lie is to be courageous by using certainty in a positive manner. Being certain that you will overcome the consequence no matter how difficult it gets. Understanding this concept opens the door for forgiveness to those who lie, and creates a more sympathetic outlook in life. In conclusion, lying can be both good and bad. The thought of making someone feel better or saving time, may weigh a lot more than the lie itself. What one hopes to achieve by a lie, can be what defines it. A lie that is said with an evil intention might not be one worth telling; while lies told for safety and optimism are sometimes greatly appreciated. Honesty and untruthfulness should be balanced throughout one’s life, however the percentage of honesty can slightly grow larger than that of lies. As I stated above perhaps lying itself is not the problem rather the intention behind each lie is what defines
For many years lying has been seen as such an awful topic to discuss. Humans in every culture, since the beginning of time hated the thought of being lied to, but why? Why is lying seen as such a cliché matter? This is simply because of the effects caused by lies. One lie can break hearts, destroy families, and even lead a whole nation into living in suspicion and uncertainty. Lying itself is only a natural effect of one’s fear of what’s to come. Although it’s insensible to state that lies are evil; it is greatly stated that, “Fear is the root of all evil.”
As tough as it may sound, lying has been nurtured by our society for decades. “College students lie to their mothers in one out of two conversations” reported Dr. DePaulo, a psychologist at the University of Virginia. It has become part of our lives, as a …show more content…
When an individual lies, they are certain that if they tell the truth, they will encounter an awful consequence. This example suggests that lying is a natural effect of fear, thus the only way one can defeat the urge to lie is to be courageous by using certainty in a positive manner. Being certain that you will overcome the consequence no matter how difficult it gets. Understanding this concept opens the door for forgiveness to those who lie, and creates a more sympathetic outlook in life. In conclusion, lying can be both good and bad. The thought of making someone feel better or saving time, may weigh a lot more than the lie itself. What one hopes to achieve by a lie, can be what defines it. A lie that is said with an evil intention might not be one worth telling; while lies told for safety and optimism are sometimes greatly appreciated. Honesty and untruthfulness should be balanced throughout one’s life, however the percentage of honesty can slightly grow larger than that of lies. As I stated above perhaps lying itself is not the problem rather the intention behind each lie is what defines