* If life is a machine, then sin is a bad gear that makes the machine malfunction. * If life is a kingdom, then sin is a terrorist movement in the kingdom. * If life is a family, then sin is a feud between family members. * If life is a body, then sin is an untreated disease that poisons the whole system. * If life is a river, then sin is mercury or arsenic that pollutes it. * If life is a garden, then sin is the army of slugs that eat your tomatoes. * If life is a computer, then sin is a virus that destroys your hard drive.