When Is It Ok To Lie? - (The Concept Of Lying Could Save Your Life)

Magazine Overview

This document is a newsletter or channeling from "Cosmic Awareness" identified as issue sr015, dated December 1996. The primary focus is on the ethical considerations of lying, particularly in situations where telling the truth could lead to severe negative consequences for individuals or their families. It also touches upon concerns regarding children being used in schools to gather information about their parents.

When Is It Ok To Lie? - (The Concept Of Lying Could Save Your Life)

This section explores the concept of lying from the perspective of "This Awareness," which appears to be a channeled entity or consciousness. The core argument presented is that the absolute commandment "Do not lie! Tell the truth!" can create significant ethical conflicts for children. Parents and schools condition children to be truthful, but this can put them in difficult positions when confronted by potentially dangerous individuals or situations.

The text provides a hypothetical scenario where a child is questioned by an agent (possibly referring to a Gestapo-like authority) about their father's whereabouts. The child is trained to tell the truth, but the truth would lead to the father being captured and potentially killed. The Awareness poses the question: Is it a greater sin to lie and protect one's parent, or to tell the truth and be complicit in their harm or death? It suggests that in such extreme circumstances, the concept of lying might need to be re-evaluated based on priorities and the severity of the consequences.

The Awareness emphasizes the need for children to learn to think in terms of perspective, understanding that reality is not always black and white. It highlights that there are various shades and degrees of situations, and the priorities involved can affect the adherence to commandments. However, it also acknowledges that it is nearly impossible to prepare individuals for every conceivable circumstance.

The purpose of this section is to prompt reflection and consideration of these complex ethical issues before individuals are faced with situations where such decisions are necessary.

Kids Are Bringing New World Order Questionnaires from Schools

This part of the newsletter addresses a specific concern raised by a questioner named Vikki, who has heard reports of children being sent home with questionnaires from schools. These questionnaires are described as containing questions designed to gather information about parents' mentality and beliefs.

"This Awareness" confirms that this is indeed happening and states that there is an attempt to pry information out of children regarding their parents. The implication is that this information is being used to assess the parents' alignment with or opposition to a "New World Order."

Given this situation, the Awareness suggests two courses of action for parents:

1. Hide information: Parents should try to keep sensitive information from their children so that the children do not possess it to disclose.
2. Instruct children to say 'I don't know': If the children are asked certain questions, they should be taught to respond with "I don't know."

The rationale behind these suggestions is that children are being used as spies, and it is better to prevent them from having the information in the first place or to provide them with a simple, non-committal answer.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the complexities of morality, particularly the absolute nature of truth-telling versus the potential harm it can cause. The newsletter advocates for a more nuanced understanding of ethics, one that considers context, priorities, and the severity of consequences. There is also a strong undercurrent of concern regarding a perceived "New World Order" and its influence on society, particularly through institutions like schools and the use of information gathering. The editorial stance appears to be one of caution and critical thinking, encouraging readers to question established norms and to be aware of potential manipulation and control mechanisms.