Not telling the truth = lying, but lying isn't inherently evil.
Telling something that's not true to someone and they believe it = deception, but again, not inherently evil.
What I'm reading is you getting offended at these two terms because you have negative associations with them. Try not to do that and you'll be fine.
So unknot your panties and sing a Christmas carol. This one's on me.
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