But we do have a way, and a good way it is, to confront those who caricature Jesus -- by telling a better story.   The thing I love about stories is that as stories go, they are non-judgmental.  Expositions are not that simple, and can lend themselves very easily to black-and-white judgments, which can become mighty uncomfortable and worse.  I have learned a lot by listening to other peoples' stories, and always relish the opportunity to share my own thoughts and views with the willing and the open-minded.  If we all thought the very same, preaching would be very boring!