Doug Wilson’s Arguments About When Lying Is Permissible

Analysis of Wilson’s arguments about when lying is permissible.

Doug Wilson Says ‘To Prevail in Conflict Is Not Possible Without Deception’

November 13, 2024 (Updated on December 5, 2025 ) | Opinion by Nathan Wells

Doug Wilson says 'to prevail in conflict is not possible without deception.' Should a Christian pastor teach strategic deception? Examine his own words.

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“False witness destroys amity. If the amity is already destroyed on other grounds, or if the amity needs to be destroyed, then deception is lawful.” — Doug Wilson

$“To prevail in conflict is not possible without deception\. Where you are weak, he should think you are strong. Where you are strong, he should believe you are weak.” — Doug Wilson$

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