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Forum: The Books
02-22-2002, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 22,336
Posted By
goldwine
I have seen this thread on other sites. It never...I have seen this thread on other sites. It never fails to bring out a rash of PC comments and indignity! I was never uncomfortable about the loving way that Sam treated Frodo or the deep love that... |
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Forum: The Books
02-22-2002, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,348
Posted By
goldwine
A quote from Gilthalion on the other thread:
...A quote from Gilthalion on the other thread: Similarly (IMHO), God, in order that we would have free will, has limited his own power, but being God, can take whatever we throw at him, and knock it... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
02-20-2002, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 215
Views: 145,552
Posted By
goldwine
QUOTE 2. There are also arguments that whilst...QUOTE 2. There are also arguments that whilst Tolkien's books were not directly allegorical in intention, his Christian beliefs somehow suffuse the works with an explicitly Biblical morality. I... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
02-18-2002, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 998
Views: 481,566
Posted By
goldwine
Thanks for the great reading advice guys! Like...Thanks for the great reading advice guys! Like many of you, I love the Frank Perretti books, CS Lewis (Just finished the "Screwtape letters" again, Rosa)- have read Lewis' Sci-Fi - Voyage to Venus... |
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Forum: The Books
02-16-2002, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,156
Posted By
goldwine
I think that a Tolkien fan is someone who enjoys...I think that a Tolkien fan is someone who enjoys his works, and in varying degrees lives in Middle Earth! I guess, as the 'Bible and the trilogy' posts prove, you can relate so many aspects of the... |
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Forum: The Movies
02-15-2002, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,778
Posted By
goldwine
What a classic! And how frighteningly indicative...What a classic! And how frighteningly indicative of a percentage of the population!<BR>Still it makes many feel better to think that there is no good or evil just lots of grey in between! |
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Forum: The Books
02-15-2002, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,503
Posted By
goldwine
As many of you have said, LOTR has been a friend...As many of you have said, LOTR has been a friend to me too, for 20 years now! The beautiful imagery, the exciting battles, the warm relationships and those wonderfully descriptive passages of places... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
02-15-2002, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 215
Views: 145,552
Posted By
goldwine
I am sorry if I offended you Bruce. I had no...I am sorry if I offended you Bruce. I had no intention of doing so. I am a Christian and know very little about witches of any variety. |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
02-11-2002, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 215
Views: 145,552
Posted By
goldwine
I think, Elendur, that there is a big difference...I think, Elendur, that there is a big difference between "witchcraft" and "magic". Witchcraft involves dark incantations evoking evil. Magic is merely extenstion into the extraordinary. Hope this... |
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Forum: The Books
02-10-2002, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,134
Posted By
goldwine
Lewis actually credited Tolkien with clarifying...Lewis actually credited Tolkien with clarifying his faith and dedicated "The screwtape letters to him" |
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Forum: The Books
02-09-2002, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,280
Posted By
goldwine
There is always the male dominant theme which of...There is always the male dominant theme which of course was relational not only to the era but also the theological/ proffessorial time frame. You could relate it to Tolkien's childhhood etc. |
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Forum: The Movies
02-09-2002, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 12,488
Posted By
goldwine
Sam's legendary love of Frodo would have to be...Sam's legendary love of Frodo would have to be high on the list. Gandalf going into a battle with the Balrog that he knew he might not win is another act of sacrife and deep love not only for his... |
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Forum: The Movies
02-08-2002, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 40,134
Posted By
goldwine
Do ya know how much trouble you can get into...Do ya know how much trouble you can get into posting on other boards that you didn't like the movie!!!!!! I didn't like it. Not because of the omissions, not for changing Arwen's part, but because of... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
02-08-2002, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 215
Views: 145,552
Posted By
goldwine
I agree with Mr. Underhill. I can see those...I agree with Mr. Underhill. I can see those characteristics of Gandalf as being Christlike. The sacrificial theme of the book relates well to scripture, too. The characters each had a role to play,... |
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