Christians have said that with religion comes enlightenment.
First, what does that mean? Second, if you spoke to someone, about a non-religious subject, would you be able to tell whether or not that person is “enlightened,” and if so, how?
"Dear friends, God is good. I encourage you to offer your bodies to him as a living sacrifice, pure and pleasing. That's the most appropriate way to serve God. Don't conform to the common patterns of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that...
In other words, are there stories that have value other than telling the reader what is "good" and what is "bad"? If so, can you offer an example/ summary?