Do you believe in "white lies"?

halo - white lies
United States
September 23, 2009 7:46pm CST
I've lied before to protect someone's feelings from getting hurt, but where do you cross the line? Do you believe that white lies are innocent?
3 responses
@marguicha (222381)
• Chile
24 Sep 09
White lies, as I understand them, are not only inocent but show a great deal of caring for the other person. Mostly while lies are said to protect someone you love from being hurt. Sometimes it doesn´t work, but you do it with a good intention. I suppose you talk of criossing the line, when the other person discovers you have lied and feels more hurt. But you can´t know that beforehand. So thy are still acts of love. Take care!
• United States
24 Sep 09
Thankyou!
@simonelee (2715)
• China
24 Sep 09
I don't think you can call it "innocent" because you are aware of your own act. Philosophically,I believe it is morally accepted if a person lie for the good of mankind. It is only not acceptable if he/she lie for her/his personal interest. I lied several times to save someone and i find it justifiable.
@EARLZHAN (934)
• Philippines
24 Sep 09
Yeah I believe in white lies. Some people make white lies for good purpose but then they can't take out the fact that it's still a lie and it's bad although they made it for good purpose.