In the Gospel of Luke, what is the significance of Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) in relation to the prevailing social and religious norms of the time?

A It reinforces the importance of strict adherence to religious rituals for salvation. B It challenges the existing prejudices and defines neighborliness through compassion and action, transcending ethnic and social boundaries. C It advocates for the separation of religious and secular duties. D It promotes the idea that only the wealthy can truly show mercy.