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> Whether the story was true or not, the lesson is valuable. Even
> Jesus taught by example in stories....
A story that is false, presented and "certified" as true, is a lie. I
don't recall too many places in the Christian bible where Jesus (or
anyone) told a parable, then burst out laughing and said "Nah, just
fooling - it was BS from start to finish - but there's a good lesson
in there".