I was told by a "born again" pastor that there was absolutely no difference. This same man told me that if I were hiding Jews in WWII Europe and Nazis came to the door, lying to the Nazis was just as serious a sin as the Nazis killing the Jews.
This is what happens when every individual interprets Scripture for himself.
That’s quite ridiculous. There are ample examples in scriptures of those lying to evil authority to protect innocent lives.
Smelling a straw man here.