Here goes. this is going to be long. OK.
As a writer, I can safely say that anything and everything in my life (characters, setting, plot, etc.) can (and most likley will be) reflected in what I write. As a devout Christian, I can also safely say that my Christianity carries over and translates to every aspect of my life, including (but not limited to) my writing. Therefore:
Where Tolkien's beliefs reflected in what he wrote? To that I say, heck yes.
Did he plagarize or draw on the Bible to write The Lord of the Rings? To that I say, heck no.
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