Remaining onboard

Paul, before he is shipwrecked on the shore of Malta, tells the centurion who is guarding him that they will all survive - but only if everyone remains aboard.  We look at this true story as an allegory: for us to survive as the faithful, we must all remain onboard.  Just as Paul remained dedicated his entire life to spreading the Word, we must withstand to pressures of our post-Christian world and maintain our faith.