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Is it still possible to be guilty of defamation, libel or slander if you had not intentionally given false testimony against someone, which would tend to malign that person's image/reputation?
This question relates to the idea of false testimony in the Bible, as all Christians are commanded never to give false testimony against their neighbour, l'est they suffer from divine retribution on the day of Judgement (Exodus 20:16, Romans 12:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, Revelation 21:8).
But the point we need to consider here is whether or not a person can still be guilty of such a sin if s/he did not intentionally lie about someone (With the effect of maligning that person's image/reputation).
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This question relates to the idea of false testimony in the Bible, as all Christians are commanded never to give false testimony against their neighbour, l'est they suffer from divine retribution on the day of Judgement (Exodus 20:16, Romans 12:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, Revelation 21:8).
But the point we need to consider here is whether or not a person can still be guilty of such a sin if s/he did not intentionally lie about someone (With the effect of maligning that person's image/reputation).
Discuss