It's a lie, but Heaven will forgive you for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A lie might be forgiven by heaven, implying morality is flexible.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes lying is seen as acceptable under divine grace.
- What can you take from it?
- Morality can be subjective regarding truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is lying ever right?
- What matters more truth or kindness?
Another view
It risks justifying dishonesty too easily.
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