The Talmud provides a proxy for Jews called the "Kol Nidre" (all vows) which even many Jews claim excuses them from telling the truth, not just to non-Jews but even other Jews. Because the Jews traditionally use the Kol Nidre when they feel "persecuted", they may use this proxy when questioned about Noahide Law if they feel the revelation of these laws would make non-Jews suspicious or angry. The Talmud is very complicated, not every statement is a law, sometimes it is a commentary or the opinion of a certain Rabbi, sometimes a stipulation or refutation, however the quotes below should give you a good idea about Talmudic reasoning on certain issues. I. Sanctification” and “Desecration of the Name” Throughout the Talmud, the term “Sanctification” and “Desecration of the Name” comes up very often, especially when Jews are speaking about perhaps not being 100% honest with non-Jews. The 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia gives us half the story on “desecration of the name”; they...
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