To claim The Lord of the Rings as a christian allegory would probably be plain and simply false. Of course anything can be twisted into meaning something else. Good vs Evil is NOT a christian theme. It always has been and always will be a HUMAN trait.
I could go as far as to say Gandalf represents hindu/buddhist/pagan beliefs of rebirth. He falls into shadow and is reborn and someone greater.
Frodo is definately not a christ-like figure because he actually gives in into the power of the ring. It is Gollum who destroys it-accidentally yes but it was still destroyed. Boromir never betrayed the friendship, because right after he threatens Frodo he says something to the extend of "what did i say? i am not myself", this was not shown in the movie as clearly but in the book he realizes that he was drawn into the power of the ring and regrets it.
My point being is that it should not be about religioin, but about hope, love and bravery, and that everyone can be brave. That's what should matter.
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