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Can non-truth be better than the truth?
Is it true that in all situations the truth is the best?
For example, would it be better that every American know that the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff proposed that America attack itself so that it had an excuse to attack and invade another country (Operation Northwoods)... or is it sometimes best to let the truth slide in favor of a better outcome (in this case, more trust and patriotism)
Don't get caught up in my example - you can probably easily make a better one. It's a general question.
9 Answers
- 1 decade ago
Maybe in some Hindu Philosophical Interpretations Maya (The so called illusion of untruth) is also accepted as Part and Parcel of a Larger Truth of God perhaps..
Source(s): No-Guarantee Cost free Contemplations.. - Anonymous1 decade ago
For a time, until the truth smacks you in the face, it always does.
"The bird was flying......finally the Kiwi was flying. The air was rushing past his face and rolling over the stubs he had for wings......unfortuantly he was falling straight down...but it felt like flying....until he hit the sudden stop at the end"
- 1 decade ago
Non-truth is ignorance, therefore truth is always best. If one does not experience truth, one will not follow the path to the cessation of suffering, and thus will not experience enlightenment.
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- jtrusnikLv 71 decade ago
The problem with lies is that they turn reality into your greatest enemy. I'd rather be on good terms with reality by acknowledging its refusal to change itself for my wishes.
- 1 decade ago
The truth hurts, but it helps.
The truth is that the banana waving creationist is a monkey, and you all know it.
- 1 decade ago
Let me answer your question this way...How many of you that are asked the Q by your wife, mother or significant other Do I look fat in this dress? (When it does in fact make her look fat) is going to say ..Yes it definitely does make you look fat !
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Nope. Faith in Christ is better than not having faith in him. God Bless =)
