Did you think, hey why would these people tell me this huge lie for the first years of my life? If I can't even believe them about something like this I can't ever trust them again?
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I was very embarrassed to find out there was no Santa Claus.  I found out in 6th grade, apparently I figured out quite late compared to other kids.  After all, my parents had never lied about anything, so I guess it never crossed my mind that they would have made up the whole Santa bit.  In 6th grade, my teacher went around the room asking each student to "Tell about the time you discovered there was no Santa Claus."  Well, THAT was the moment I discovered it!!!  I made up something about finding out in 3rd grade, because that was what most other kids were saying.  I wonder if any of them made it up too.
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I wasn't taught, I figured it out on my own. To be honest, if anyone had to try and tell me to question everything, I would be questioning their motives.
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if I told you I did I would be a big fat liar
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I'm a Christian, and it is our belief that people lie because it is within our sin nature.  To lie is to break one of God's commandments, which He gave us to protect us from harm, not to suck the fun out of life.  He knows it hurts both the liar and the one to whom the lie was told - which you have obviously learned by experience - that's why He said not to.  There is always a reason for people's lies, whether to elevate themselves above others, manipulate others, protect themselves, get what they want, or many other reasons.  Even when you think you do something just because you wanted to, ask yourself why you wanted to do it?  What were you out to prove?  That you were smarter, that you could get away with it, that the other person was powerless to stop you or unable to ferret out the truth?  I remember finding great fun as a kid with siblings in lying to our mother, and since there were several of us, she never knew who really stole the candy from under her bed.  It gave us a sense of power, I guess.  \nLying hurts relationships, that's for sure.  I am sorry you had to learn that the hard way, but rejoice in the fact that you now see how you were wrong to do the things you did.  That's a sign of maturity, especially if you can ask for forgiveness from the people you hurt with your behavior.  I wish you well.
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I really dislike liars.  You refused to name the group on your other question like this so I am going to say all of what I feel here.\n\nIf you really are so darned concerned about this group you would stand up and say something.  You would do everything within your power to make sure that no one else went through what you went through.  So it is my opinion that you are only doing this so you can gain some sort of unwarranted sympathy.  \n\nAs I pagan I hear christians lie about Wicca and other Occult religions all of the time and you are doing that now with this group.  You are on a yahoo forum where everyone is anonymous for excrement's sake!   So I would suggest that you say soemthing or delete these questions.
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I have had 6 people in my hurt me very badly.  Because of their combined hurt and pain I find it very hard to trust anyone.  I aIso find it hard to believe that there are any good people in the world. I don't trust my child with anyone and I have taught her that the world is a big place filled with people that are looking to get one over on you.  I am a perfectionist wanting only the extremly best for my daughter.  I am also wayyyy over protective, but I am working on it.  I am also kinda a loner because I can't let people get close to me and know my true feelings about anything.  I also teach my daughter (and I know that I shouldn't) not to get close to people because once you do, they will leave you.\n\nMy father- went to prison when I was 7 years old.  Next time I saw him I was 22 years old, and he was in a coffin.  No I haven't gotten over it, still affects me some days.\n\n\n\nmy ex husband- walked out on daughter.  reminded me of what my father did to me, not over it 100%.  probably never will be.\n\nmy husband (married almost 5 years)- had an affair.  Nope, not over it yet.  I am not expecting me to be over it any time soon due to the fact that he willing did this and willing wanted to tear out family apart.  I filed for divorce, but he is trying to make things right.\n\nmy then best friend- for having an affair with my husband.  Lying to my face and then laughing about it behind my back (yeah I overheard a converstation about her laughing about having sex with my husband and how clueless and dumb I am about it).  I am still angry with her in sooo many ways, but you know it was her loss.  I am a great friend to the few people I do hodl close to my heart as friends.\n\nthe man that molested and raped me for years- This has affected me sexually, mentally, and physically.  I have gotten over the fact that it happened to me and my mother did nothing to stop it or protect me from him.  I know that he has an illness that makes him attracted to children, and that is his problem.  I tell anyone I know that might come in contact with him to be warned. \n\nmy mother- mentally and physically abusive to all 4 children.  I have only gotten over this one because I know that she lacked the skills or knowledge to provide anything better.
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Well, i may not know everything. but i do know one thing: the reason we lie is very simple. I don't know if you believe in God, but here goes. Satan came into this world, and told the first lie in the history of the Earth. And now, Satan is controlling the world. I am not saying that he is controlling the people who are in charge, but he IS in control of alot of things that are happening. Very soon, Jesus will come again. When that time comes will you guys be ready?\nBTW, if you want to know more about other ?s, check out my myspace. Just search for Adam Zerbee, and invite me for a friend.
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I think you need to confront these people and ask them why they think you are lying.  Try to reason with them, and let them know that their doubting you is upsetting, so much so that you posted it on Yahoo Answers.
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I used to.  But then, one day, I was speaking with one and we were discussing our goals in life.  He said "I just don't believe in you any more".  My feelings were hurt, so I decided not to believe in him, either.
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They all lie. Think about going atheist!
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It was about 2 months ago.But I have since learned that I was completely betrayed in the worst way any human being can be betrayed.I will never let my heart skip a beat ever again.I MEAN EVER EVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!!
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well there's a lot of ways u can think of it. But I say yes, trust them.\n1.there your friend.....if u r religous and belive in god and jesus you know Adam and eve did sins that's why we do sins. Your friends just did a little sin. It's common.\n\n2. They might have lied to u but it's not like you never lied to them. I think\n\n3.They have been with you this long, ur letting them go already. A true friend sticks with them no matter what they do.\n\nThese are just sugestions.......what do u think u should do?
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they are really good liars........ but are SCARED to tell the truth...........
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Great topic!\n\nI am amazed that there are so many adults who do not consider some of the things they say or do not say, as a lie. For instance: sometimes people make up stories and tell it for fun. It may be a hunting story, fishing story, etc. This is done as a fantasy. The important thing to remember is that if you tell the story...you and the others must identify it is not really true....or it is a lie. Another example of a lie people do not always admit as lying is...when someone states something they think is true and then discover later that it is not true. The person really should then rectify the situation and admit they said something and found out it was not the truth. When a purposeful untruth is told, it is an outright lie. It is meant to deceive. This leads to disappointing others, others never really belive you and they eventually stop trusting you.  Then the time may come and you may be telling the truth...but too late...others don't believe you even when you do tell the truth. Some people actually believe that the only way a lie is told is in that manner. Not true! You can lie with your actions. You may cause a person to believe something not true by acting a certain way. (Example; child breaks a vase and throws it out and pretends not to know anything about it.) A lie can be done by being silent. You may cause someone to believe something by saying nothing. (Example: a mother asks the children who broke a window, and all the children know, but no-one tellls anything).The cycle of lying usually continues when one lies. The next thing one knows is they lie to cover another lie and so on. Most intelligent people, know when someone is lying to them. It doesn't change anything...except the credibility of the one who lies. Another form of lying is not telling a complete truth. Any form of not telling a complete truth or an admission of a complete truth in words or actions is a lie. \nI honestly do not intentionally lie. However, about two weeks ago we had company and this person asked me something and I did not want to go into it so I lied. When the company left. my husband said to me ..."why did you lie?" I reallly had to stop and think about it. I am a woman of value. I work hard to practice what I believe in. I am an honest person. I try hard to use tact and not lie. I usually would reply to someone who asked a personal question that I did not feel like answering with something like...why do you ask? I usually try to find an answer that will not offend the other person, but will also allow me to keep my personal life personal without lying. Sometimes, I like everyone find myself in a place I don't like to be. I feel dirty or shamed when I do that. Long story short...I felt guilty and called the person up and explained it. No one is perfect. There is not a sole alive who has not told a lie at one time or another. I can honestly say I do not lie on a daily basis, but sometimes I do find myself bordering the ethical line. I want people to trust me, I strive to be honest and keep integrity....but it is a daily struggle to be in tune with complete and open honesty!
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because they are liars
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I just cant make myself believe it...I tried, tried very hard indeed for years and still could not overcome doubt. I was raised christian but no matter how much I tried to force myself to believe, in my mind I knew it wasn't truth, wasn't reality and sounded more like a fairytale than anything else. I finally gave up and accepted myself for the Atheist I am whose mind was and is apparently not weak enough to throw logic and science out the window and buy into the god theory.
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I think I can't believe how women believe that stuff. ,... oh I mean, I have a bridge to sell you... hahahahaha