03-23-2003, 01:25 AM | #61 |
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03-23-2003, 02:14 AM | #63 |
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I don't think it matters if you believe in a god or not, though. I was just pointing out that from what I can tell from his letters, it appears that Tolkien intended his character of Eru IlĂșvatar to be the Christian god. For Christians, it's just kind of a special nice thing to know this. If you're not a Christian, then it doesn't really matter - Eru IlĂșvatar is just one of the many wonderful characters in the book. Does that make sense? No offense intended to your beliefs at all - people of all beliefs can, and have, really enjoyed his writing.
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03-23-2003, 01:46 PM | #65 |
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There is really nothing in the quote that specifies a christian god, only the monotheistic heirarchy of Tolkien's mythology. Tolkien rarely disguises his christianity, so here he is specifically, (and not allegorically;0) discussing his work. It is an extension of his faith, not a replica of it.
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