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Day 321: Offenses Against Truth

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The moral dilemma of lying to protect innocent lives

This chapter delves into the ethical question of whether lying is justifiable when it comes to saving innocent lives, using the context of hiding Jews from Nazis during World War II. The speakers present contrasting viewpoints on the issue and emphasize the need for a careful balance between truthfulness and discretion in our everyday choices.

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