Taqiyya

Taqiyya is a concept in Islam that allows Muslims, particularly Shia, to conceal their faith or religious identity when facing threats of persecution or danger to their lives. It serves as a means of self-protection and is derived from the Arabic word meaning "to shield oneself." - Duck Duck Go Search Assistant

Well, that's interesting. So, regarding the current situation in Iran, can the Islamic regime be trusted in their negotiations? They have been threatened by the U.S. They are in danger. Therefore, according to the definition above, they are allowed to lie.

Here's another thing about lying in the Islamic faith.

"Taqiyya has also been politically legitimised in Twelver Shi'ism, to maintain unity among Muslims and fraternity among Shia clerics." - Wikipedia

The current Iranian leaders adhere to Twelver Shi'ism, where lying is allowed in political situations to "maintain unity among Shia clerics."

What is Twekver Shi'ism?

Twelver Shi'ism is the largest branch of Shia Islam, which believes in a line of twelve Imams as the rightful spiritual and political successors to the Prophet Muhammad. This sect emphasizes the authority of these Imams, starting with Ali ibn Abi Talib and ending with Muhammad al-Mahdi, who is believed to be in occultation and will return at the end of times. - Duck Duck Go Search Assistant

Interesting. So, will it be Muhammad al-Mahdi against Jesus during "the end of times?" Hmm.🤔

Lying is one of the main differences between Islamic and Christian/Jewish faiths. The God of the Bible has a much different view about lying.

"Thou shalt not bear false witness." - Leviticus 19:11

"God is not a man, that he should lie." - Numbers 23:19

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me." - John 14:6

Who would you trust? A god who says lying is not a sin? Or a God who says He IS the truth? Seems like a no-brainer to me.

No one has seen "The Cardboard Ayatollah" since the day his father was killed. Most say he is horribly disfigured. Others say he is dead. Either way, he is a liar, IMO.

The U.S. and Iran have been "negotiating" for months. There us no "war" going on. Just a couple of "children" pushing and shoving each other in the "playground." But a REAL war is brewing in the Middle East. You can read all about it in Ezekiel 38. We are not there yet, but things sure are taking shape.

Ezekiel 38