A World Primed For The Lie

In Stephanie Ericsson’s essay, “The Ways We Lie”, she describes the many ways we create miscommunication individually and as a community. Lies that affect us individually are lies we commit between ourselves and a small group, like, “your hair looks great” to a friend, knowing you meant the opposite. Meanwhile, lies that affects society is on a more severe consequence scale – Adolf Hitler, world famous anarchist, persuaded his soldiers into believing obliterating the life of massive amount of Jewish believers had a good cause, when it actually disrupted society itself. Her main topic is how we are consumed by lies and deceptions abused by oneself and society. She categorizes each lie which she later elaborates the different consequences they

“Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” Most people wouldn’t be able to honestly swear to this for their entire lifetime and only for certain periods in time, for instance, when attending court. Why is this? Why is it that humans lie so frequently? Research shows that this behavior started not too long after language began to be prominent among human beings and it was, and still is, used as a way to manipulate others without having to use physical force (Morris).

Have you ever lied to avoid getting in trouble, or to protect someone’s feelings? Most likely, since everyone lies at least once in their life. But then, there’s the big question: is lying justified? Most Americans say that white lies are okay, or lies to protect someone’s feelings. Some say that it is never justified, while others say that most lies are justified, even though by lying, it can have a bad consequence. My position is that lying is sometimes justified if you’re trying to protect someone.

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If someone were asked if they lied before , the majority answer would show that most have and if they answered no then they just showed evidence that most people lie. There are 4 articles that each show there own unique opinion and stances on lying weather they are in favor of it or not. Lying is usually perceived as unjust and unethical but can be used as a way to protect others.

Is We We’re Liars relevant to our world currently? Is it even important, does it have any significance? That’s a question which may have many answers. Maybe yes. Maybe No. Maybe it’s too far fetched. Maybe it has touched people's hearts. Maybe, maybe, maybe. When it comes to books of fiction we know their fake, made up, not real. But the difference is that they feel real, they feel alive. So im just thinking that maybe, just maybe that We Were Liars has a meaning a bit more deeper than a fake character named Cadence. Cadence and her perfect Sinclair family whose wealth is in abundance. A destructive friendship of the four Liars. A story about a girl and her family of silence, greed, and rivalry.

The world has become more confused than ever and this may be a sign that the End Times is drawing near, but renowned evangelist Billy Graham reminds people that they should be prepared for these times, especially for the return of Jesus Christ.

Secret plots are difficult to address because they are...well...secret. Who knows just how many things will surface after it is too late. The Bible says that the Antichrist will not only be a character of intrigue (secret deals) but also temporarily accomplish the ultimate deal of history:

Omar Bradley a general doing World War II said, "We know more about war than about peace. We know more about killing than about living. This is our 20th Century's claim to progress. Knowledge of science outstrips capacity for control. We have too many men of science, too few men of God. The world has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. We are a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants." When Antichrist first steps onto the world stage, he will be hailed as a man of peace. But, after he is given the reigns of power, he displays his true colors. After men allow him a place of prominence and power, he will demand absolute power. When this happens, many of the powerful countries of this world will rebel and the world

How come people think lying is a very Satanic action, yet they do it so naturally? According to the articles, “It’s the Truth:Americans Conflicted About Lying” and “Lies, Lies, Lies” by Paul Gray, Michael Duffy, Priscilla Painton, and Elizabeth Rudulph reveal when lying is acceptable. Lying is indeed not a pleasant thing to do or receive, but can ben used for an alternate purpose.

After studying the three articles, “The Lies We Persist in Telling Ourselves” written by Linda Weltner, “Why We Crave Horror Movies” by Stephen King, and Brent Staples’ “Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space” it was difficult to decide which one to expand on. The more I scrutinized over their work, the more aggravated I became concerning Linda Weltner’s mentality on how advertising does not affect her. Weltner is very much convinced that she “had purchased not for [her], but for the woman [she] would like to be”(Weltner 1) although to get the concept, would it not have to be through a form of advertisement?

The Armageddon Battle has finished with the victory of Christ, marking the end of the great tribulation. Satan had been bound with a big chain and threw into the deepest part of the abyss, which was closed and sealed, so that he does not deceive the nations more, until one thousand years were fulfilled (Rev 20.1-3). That is the prelude of the government of the Christ, and when is established, for a thousand years, His will, will be done, on the earth as it is done in heavens.

The same hermeneutic used in Christological typology applies to The Antichrist. Christ linked Antiochus Epiphanes as a type of The Antichrist in Matthew 24:15, when He referred to The Abomination of Desolation as a future event. Daniel 8:13 and 11:31, however, associate this abominable act with Antiochus Epiphanes. Yet Daniel 12:11 depicts a similar event occurring in the time just prior to the return of Christ. Moreover, both Judas and The Antichrist are called, Son of Perdition. (John 17:12 cf. 2 Thess 2:3). Judas went to a “special place” prepared for him. (Acts 1:25) The Antichrist rises out of The Abyss. (Rev. 11:7; 17:8) Judas is clearly a type of Antichrist. As with types of Christ, uncited types of The Antichrist are numerous in the

There is much speculation as to who the Antichrist. I know him to be an evil alliance, a deceiver, a murder, liar, a man, or sinister individual or any individual who denies the Person of Christ; and in denying the Son you deny the Father. Some are saying his appearance is still in the future. Others say he appeared long ago in the days of ancient Rome. The bible doesn’t give us any specifics as who and where the antichrist will come from. But does indicate that he is alive today and will play a vital role in the final events of Earth’s history.

In Book III of the Republic, written by Plato, there is a discussion between Socrates and Glaucon about telling a noble lie to the citizens of the Republic. The purpose of this noble lie will be to persuade the city to love and defend their city more. Socrates and Glaucon want to implement a lie from a Phoenician story called the myth of the metals. In short, the myth states that there are four types of souls: gold, silver, bronze, and iron; the different types of metals tell you how valuable you are and what type of job you will have (Plato, 415A). The problem they face is if it is possible to convince an entire city of this myth of the metals. The city can be convinced of this noble lie if careful and appropriate steps are taken.