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The only way America will Survive from Further Plunging into the Pits of Hell is by Reparations and Ending Systemic Racism

5 min readApr 10, 2025

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The idea that “a lie can only last for so long” speaks to the unsustainable nature of falsehoods — eventually, reality catches up. Lies often require more lies to maintain the illusion, creating a fragile web that grows harder to sustain over time.

This concept has been echoed in various philosophies and proverbs, like the ancient Greek saying, ”The truth is the daughter of time.” Similarly, Mark Twain famously wrote, ”If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything,” highlighting the exhausting burden of dishonesty.

In the long run, the truth tends to surface because:

  1. Inconsistencies emerge — Lies often contradict facts or other lies.
  2. Human error — Keeping track of falsehoods is mentally taxing.
  3. Moral weight — Guilt or fear of exposure can lead to confession or slips.
  4. External verification — Evidence or others’ testimony can dismantle lies,

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Gregory Jackson, Spiritual Educator
Gregory Jackson, Spiritual Educator

Written by Gregory Jackson, Spiritual Educator

Spirituality is not merely a substitute for religion. Instead, it is a profound exploration of the essence of the human spirit. Self-awareness.