TRUE

 

True
        It consists of expressing a judgment about something accurately. It therefore requires clarity of understanding and humility to recognize things. Truth sees things:
-as they are (objectivity),
-as they should be (honesty).
        The truth doesn't erase my opinion , but it does put it in its place. It has no minor flaws (every lie is a lie, whether big or small). It excludes mental constraints (creating my own world in my head), and it must repair the damage done.
        The truth cannot be told only if it is secret :
- of summary, from a judge or doctor (in certain cases);
- of secrecy, from a priest (always).
Sins against the truth
        They can be committed through words, actions, or omissions. These are sins of speech :
- lie: trying to deceive another,
- false testimony: stating the opposite of what is true,
- gossip: talking about other people's affairs,
- slander: giving rise to false judgments,
- mockery: pointing out someone's faults,
- criticism: judging another person with or without foundation.
        These are sins of action :
- hypocrisy: feigning qualities or feelings,
- impersonation: taking the place of another,
- simulation: exhibiting what one is not,
- demagoguery: dominating by making faces or with empty words,
- duplicity: having a double standard, a double face...
- vainglory: boasting or showing off oneself,
- information manipulation: distorting images or information.
        These are sins of omission :
- suspicion: thinking badly without reason,
- distrust: not believing what is true,
- secrets: publishing a judicial summary, violating the anonymity of the patient, breaking the seal of confession,
- omission: failing to tell the truth.