I guess that makes the implicit assumption that they are, in fact, wrong. I don't believe Xtians are specifically right per se, but I don't think they are any more likely to be wrong than the Hindus, or the atheists, or anyone else for that matter. The important part is, they believe it.
Lets remember that, a lie is a statement that is known or assumed to be false... be it by overt statement, omission, or otherwise. The key is that they KNOW or ASSUME it to be false. If the genuinely believe it to be true, it is no longer a lie, it is incorrect information... but they are, to their perspective, in the business of providing valid and useful information.
By your definition, weathermen should be generate the same degree of betrayal... they are demonstrably incorrect as often as not... but they believe that they are telling the truth. They believe they are imparting wisdom that is useful.
Damn, I hate being an apologist for clergy. I don't find them useful in society... I just don't think it's reasonable to consider what they do lying.
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Lets remember that, a lie is a statement that is known or assumed to be false... be it by overt statement, omission, or otherwise. The key is that they KNOW or ASSUME it to be false. If the genuinely believe it to be true, it is no longer a lie, it is incorrect information... but they are, to their perspective, in the business of providing valid and useful information.
By your definition, weathermen should be generate the same degree of betrayal... they are demonstrably incorrect as often as not... but they believe that they are telling the truth. They believe they are imparting wisdom that is useful.
Damn, I hate being an apologist for clergy. I don't find them useful in society... I just don't think it's reasonable to consider what they do lying.