I will begin this essay with my simple answer, yes. I think the modern world has become ignorant. People will listen, but ignore. Perhaps the parables have some effect in the modern world with Christians wanting to listen, learn and become a stronger Christian. Many people in the modern world have come to think that the world revolves around them. They also think that the parables are too old and outdated, they think that they are out of modern society and that they were only relevant in the time of Jesus and ancient Jewish life. The reason for this is mainly because computer games and TV were invented and this allowed people to see everything going well for someone in a movie; or being able to control the world or what happens around you in a game. These ideas have transformed man into thinking that one can become a better person simply by wanting to be a better person. This means that man is no longer interested in the ideas of others, but only in his own. People think they don't need parables anymore. Nowadays parables would be useful and effective and are still very relevant, however people today think that they are no longer relevant. Here is an example of a modern parable; it is called the parable of the wise and foolish builders. A wise builder should build a house, buy the best materials and do a great job. He gets a huge tip and makes a lot of money. The foolish builder is asked to build a house and buys the cheapest materials to make the most profit. He does a terrible job and the house is weak; he is reported and earns nothing. This shows that you should always be fair, honest, always do the best you can do and that you reap what you sow. A yes...... middle of paper ......good, some examples are the master and servant, the pearl of great price and the accused. Another type is Lost/Found, Father/Son; it's about loving your neighbor and that no matter what you do, God will always love you. Some examples are the good Samaritan, the prodigal son and the lost coin. Some people think that because parables could solve the world's problems, they could answer the fundamental questions, however this is not the case, but the Bible does, however there is no evidence to support it, so no-one believes it. Parables were not created to answer fundamental questions. So people consider them useless just because they don't answer the basic questions. In conclusion, I think that yes, parables are not a good way to teach in the modern world as people are ignorant and defensive. However, parables will always be correct and will always be helpful if you are willing to listen.