I think that one of the obvious reasons that Christians relate so well to LotR, and why it's so special to them is that Tolkien was a Christian himself. I can relate directly to the author. I'm not saying that non-christians can't relate to him or to the books, because, yet again I remind you, that Tolkien never intended to write any sort of an allegory when he started. It just sorta happened. What I am trying to say is that I love the fact that I can relate to him adn his books.
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"And Maglor answered: 'If it be truly the Silmaril which we saw cast into the sea that rises again by the power of the Valar, then let us be glad; for its glory is seen now by many, and is yet secure from all evil.' Then the Elves looked up, and despaired no longer, but Morgoth was filled with doubt." -The Silmarillion.
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