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I see calling people liars is very popular around here. Many times it seems the person made a mistake or misquoted something. Why does that make them a liar? Everyone knows there is a difference, correct?
To me, lying is purposely done…..knowing what you are saying is not true or inaccurate. Being mistaken is different, where you believe something to be true or accurate, or even if you remember something differently.
The point being it is not purposely done with the intent to deceive someone.
I don’t see a lot of actual lying going on here. Mistakes or misquotes, but lying? That’s a harsh word and should be used carefully.
So, when does being mistaken become lying?
To me, lying is purposely done…..knowing what you are saying is not true or inaccurate. Being mistaken is different, where you believe something to be true or accurate, or even if you remember something differently.
The point being it is not purposely done with the intent to deceive someone.
I don’t see a lot of actual lying going on here. Mistakes or misquotes, but lying? That’s a harsh word and should be used carefully.
So, when does being mistaken become lying?