I have taken the stance on this question and need to see someone else's point of view for analysis. Is it ever moral to break a promise?
Compose an objective, carefully-constructed argument, using citations to support your opinions on the following questions. Why is promise-keeping morally important?
Is it ever morally permissible to break a promise?
If you answer "yes" to #2, then what are the conditions that render promise-breaking morally acceptable?
If you answer "no" to #2, then explain why you believe it is never permissible. How you would handle difficult scenarios wherein someone has made a promise where keeping it would have significant undesirable consequences.
Is it ever morally obligatory to break a promise?
If you answer "yes" to #5, what are the conditions that render promise-breaking morally obligatory?