The importance of honesty in your faith tradition

[danieldemol]

In the Baha'i faith truthfulness is considered the foundation of all human virtues. How important is honesty in your faith tradition?

 

[Lyndon]

very!!! Honesty is the best Policy is my business' motto.

 

[David1967]

Very important.

 

[Rival]

Quite.

 

[pearl]

That's a good question depending on how broad or narrow one defines honesty. For instance is there a degree of honesty? Is a 'white' lie as others?

 

[Akivah]

In the Baha'i faith truthfulness is considered the foundation of all human virtues. How important is honesty in your faith tradition?

Honesty by itself isn't necessarily a good thing if it brings harm to another. The Judaism concept of Lashon Hara (bad speech) is different than merely being truthful. It states that one should not cause harm, even if one is being truthful. It is forbidden to repeat anything about another, even if it isn't a negative thing. It is forbidden to listen to lashon hara, either reprimand the speaker or leave the situation. It is forbidden to retell a negative event without using names, if the listeners might be able to figure out who is being spoken of. In certain circumstances, such as protecting someone from harm, it is permissible to share negative information.

These are just some general guidelines, the full details and application of lashon hara require expert guidance.

 

[Sakeenah]

In the Baha'i faith truthfulness is considered the foundation of all human virtues. How important is honesty in your faith tradition?

Honesty is very important in my faith.

 

[zahra67]

In the Baha'i faith truthfulness is considered the foundation of all human virtues. How important is honesty in your faith tradition?

doing three things is necessary for us in my religion, trustworthyness, covenent for promise and doing good to parents.
we should do these three things even towards infidels!