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Is Lying Always Wrong? | Fr. Gregory Pine O.P.
Mar 15, 2024
Fr. Gregory Pine O.P. discusses the ethics of lying, emphasizing the importance of genuine conversations. The podcast explores biblical teachings on honesty and delves into the distinctions between types of lies. It challenges the view of morality tied only to religious actions and advocates for responses rooted in moral creativity. The guest also explores moral dilemmas in holding onto beliefs during adversity.
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- St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas assert that lying is always wrong, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness rooted in justice.
- The podcast encourages moral creativity when facing dilemmas like lying to protect others, advocating for virtue and integrity.
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