Is a person held accountable for a lie uttered out of amusement or bewilderment if he realizes his mistake and corrects the information later?
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One who lies unintentionally is not sinful, for his nation is forgiven for mistakes and forgetfulness. However, intentional lying is a major sin. If the liar regrets his lie, the sin is removed from him, for repentance erases what came before it of sins.
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