See, when I say "lying" - I use the phrase as a verb to mean speaking something untruthful.

You seem to be confusing it with 'delusion' - which just about everyone in this world currently is.

No, this IS a Catholic phenomena that is somehow encouraged behavior - as I distinctly see this trend. Its just odd...and I'd really love to better understand it.
It seems to me that it may be because of "confession" as this is a unique differential from other mass brainwashing 'charitable' organizations SOP.

But, years ago, I knew a Catholic who was honest (and I have known some, but it seemed easier to find that - years ago) and he always used the expression that "You'll go to hell, for lying" as though that was accepted dogma.

Anyway, thanks for the chat - perhaps you will also start noticing this odd behavior now also?