Twelve apostles Jesus took, one betrayed. Together they sought a solution to God's word & fibbing is still a part of Christian culture. A good story makes good behaviour & sins hidden maintains respect, Selaphiel tells me. Not my way. Judas did not want to keep the 30 pieces of silver, neither would the others accept it in the pot.
Many elaborations have made Christianity ludicrous, from walking on water to floating off on a cloud, it worked better back then, but was still ridiculed most of the time. Christians are flawed by fibs & denial of sin. Denial & fibbing helps pretence & happiness with poor circumstances.
