How about an analogy of smoking:
1. Just like smoking, many people believe in Christianity by pursuation from friends, family members, etc.
2. It is difficult for people wants to get away from the religion. Just like smoking is addictive.
3. Even if people wants to get away from the religion, it is difficult to implement it. At least, not much people are dared to say that they are "ex-christians". Just like people will feel uncomfortable when they start to avoid smoking.
4. But yet, quitting is still possible, just like there are still some "ex-smokers" smoke no more. People could quit for different reasons, and the decision of quitting is finally the decision of the people themselves, no other people could quit for them. However, with the help of others, they would be in better position to quit, if they want to. For smoking, encouragement from family could help the smokers quit. For the Christians, they could be more comfortable in quitting if they find that they are not alone, and there are some people who support them.
Would this an appropriate analogy? |