Is Lying and Deceit a Sin?
Lying is universally condemned across Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. All three faiths treat honesty as a foundational virtue and deceit as a serious sin. Islam classifies lying among the worst of sins, Christianity calls Satan the 'father of lies,' and Judaism considers truth one of the pillars of God's throne.
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