Analogy

I had lunch with [a friend/mentor of mine] today. We had good conversations (regarding lots of things, but a lot on religion). She shared with me an analogy that a mentor of hers once told her. I thought you might find it interesting and/or thought provoking.
They said that their/her relationship with "the church" was something like finding out that your mother is a whore. You love it because it gave you life, but hate it for what it has done.
I found that rather fitting for a lot of where I stand and what I believe personally and regarding organized churches.