Arbitrage: Lying for the Greater Good
Theme:
Truth
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Rev. Silvio Nardoni
Worship Associate:
Rob Briner
This recent film starring Richard Gere raises ethical and spiritual issues about truth-telling, and its shadow side, lying. Our Statement of Principles encourages a “search for truth,” but are there times when telling a lie does serve the greater good? And even if that is true, does that justify lying? A recent book on dishonesty talks about “moral flexibility,” so this sermon will explore just how limber can we become and still maintain integrity.