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onewhitetree · 12-23-2000, 02:04 PM

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We recently had this conversation @ the Planet, so I'm all fresh on my opinions. <img src=smile.gif ALT="

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LotR was not a parable, or an allegory, or anything like that. It was just a story. However, JRR's devout Christianity leaks through as surely as any other characteristic. Perhaps he didn't realize it, or didn't consider it, but Middle Earth can be considered Christian in its portrayal because the essence of Christianity is the battle of good vs. evil, where love conquers all.

There is certainly not a Christ figure in the Trilogy, because every one of the characters loses self control at one point or another. Self-control is everything. It is unfair to say 'this guy is better than that guy' because, in truth, this guy just represses his inner human savagery better than that guy. The embrace of savage tendencies is what makes human nature, and every single member of the Nine Walkers, and every other minor character in the book, regresses into savagery at one time or another (except perhaps for Sam, but that's another page-long post). Therefore, there is not a Christ.

However, the Nine can be considered as disciples, or followers of Christ, because they display Christ-like attributes in their actions. Their job is to save the innocent and the ignorant from the evil corrupting the world, much like Christian doctrine preaches.

Whew. Sorry for the essay; I won't blame you a bit if you don't read it. <img src=smile.gif ALT="

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Sell crazy someplace else...We're all stocked up here. <a href=http://pub23.ezboard.com/bminasmorgul>Minas Morgul</a></p>

12-23-2000, 02:04 PM	#14
onewhitetree Seeker of Syntax Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Scene of the Crime Posts: 264	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Animated Skeleton Posts: 34</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Only read this if you care We recently had this conversation @ the Planet, so I'm all fresh on my opinions. <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> LotR was not a parable, or an allegory, or anything like that. It was just a story. However, JRR's devout Christianity leaks through as surely as any other characteristic. Perhaps he didn't realize it, or didn't consider it, but Middle Earth can be considered Christian in its portrayal because the essence of Christianity is the battle of good vs. evil, where love conquers all. There is certainly not a Christ figure in the Trilogy, because every one of the characters loses self control at one point or another. Self-control is everything. It is unfair to say 'this guy is better than that guy' because, in truth, this guy just represses his inner human savagery better than that guy. The embrace of savage tendencies is what makes human nature, and every single member of the Nine Walkers, and every other minor character in the book, regresses into savagery at one time or another (except perhaps for Sam, but that's another page-long post). Therefore, there is not a Christ. However, the Nine can be considered as disciples, or followers of Christ, because they display Christ-like attributes in their actions. Their job is to save the innocent and the ignorant from the evil corrupting the world, much like Christian doctrine preaches. Whew. Sorry for the essay; I won't blame you a bit if you don't read it. <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> Sell crazy someplace else...We're all stocked up here. <a href=http://pub23.ezboard.com/bminasmorgul>Minas Morgul</a></p> __________________ onewhitetree (also known as Kate) Well, I'M BACK.