Morally, lying is wrong and we should be more open about ourselves and truths that be, even if it hurts someone. People get hurt all of the time, and hiding something with a lie can only make things worse in the end. I try my best to be truthful as often as possible; yes, we all have secrets — I can easily withhold information — but I don't often fabricate a fib. Transparency would be a fine thing indeed.

However, we do not live in a perfect society, and most importantly none of us are perfect: lying happens all of the time and, depending on the situation, it may be the best course of action. I have lied a few times and trust me, that guilt stays with you.

I hear it said that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions… I wonder if this "Hell" could simply be your own mind troubled by all of the little white lies made throughout your life. These lies, and the feelings of guilt they bring, build up and eat away at you more and more each day, making life a little more miserable and hellish. Just a thought.

The only times I see lying as beneficial is if your life is literally on the line due to it.

Like say, I was captured and they would kill me for being a Satanist. I'd have to lie and say I was agnostic or something. Probably unlikely, but eh... doesn't hurt to brainstorm.

I agree with both the "Depends what the lie is about" and "Okay in some situations, people don't need to get hurt", but had to choose one... In many situasions, lying is the only way out. Lying isn't necessarily a bad thing