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거짓말에 대한 기독교 사회 윤리적 소고

  • The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
  • Abbr : 기사윤
  • 2009, (18), pp.151-172
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
  • Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology

김홍진 1

1백석문화대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study analyzes unethical aspects of lies spoken during personnel hearings conducted in the General Assembly of Korea and suggests social and ethical alternative ways in Christianity to reach an advanced society. Chapter 1 is for an introduction, and Chapter 2 analyzes general meanings of lies. A lie can be defined as an act of speaker that deceives intentionally a listener or an act of speaker that hides what a listener likes to know. A key factor constituting a lie is “an intention to hide a fact.” In the Bible, the Ninth Commandment deals with a lie. Exodus 20:16 states, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbors.” This commandment includes legal implications. In a personnel hearing conducted in the General Assembly, a person questioned can have a chance to advocate or defense for himself and to excuse himself with respect to controversial issues. A feature of lies in the personnel hearing is self defensive. Chapter 3 deals with types and features of lies. In terms of contents, there are lies about objective facts, things and circumstances while there are lies about inner feelings. In terms of intent, there are lies to avoid penalties, lies to achieve a goal and lies to protect himself from others. Additionally, there is a sickness of lie. The lies spoken in such a personnel hearing can be categorized as a lie to protect themselves. Mostly, they lie to maintain their status as honest and clean officials and to advocate for their innocents. Chapter 4 deals with social and ethical alternatives in Christianity to avoid such lies in the personnel hearing. Lying is wrong because it is unethical and sinful. Reasons why such a lie in the personnel hearing is wrong are as follows. First, because of truthfulness that is required by a natural person. Second, because of morality that is required by public officials. Third, because of honesty that is required by legal professionals. Thus, restoration of the Ninth Commandment is emphasized. Chapter 5 emphasizes Christianity’s social and ethical responsibility with respect to a society where lies are pervasive. Christian’s ethics, morality and truthfulness should be revived to prevent this kind of lie spoken in the personnel hearing.

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