[left that other site]

Yes. I agree with you.

That becomes a problem when the anecdote is obviously a fake. At that point, the hearer might think, “Well, that’s a fake story, so why should I believe the Gospel? Maybe that’s a fake story too.”

Like “journalists” with “FAKE NEWS”, these stories harm the credibility of the Truth in some people’s minds.

[PeterPrinciple]

That becomes a problem when the anecdote is obviously a fake. At that point, the hearer might think, “Well, that’s a fake story, so why should I believe the Gospel? Maybe that’s a fake story too.”

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Time to review the definition of parable and use of parable?

Jesus told parables that were “fake”. But those with ears heard the point.

Mat 13:13  This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 

Mat 11:15  He who has ears to hear, let him hear. 

Thanks for the comment. Made me think. Now I need to go find my ears.........................