I myself and a Christian and have no qualms reading a good book. Thus why should there be a conflict of interest if we wish to read and greatly enjoy such classics as LotR? I read other classics such as the Illiad, Oddessy, and Aenid. I definately do not agree with their theology and my beliefs remain intact but I still enjoy such works as these.
I would also question your source of information when you say:
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Tolkien wrote these stories as a mythology for us poor old Anglo Saxons who lost our own mythology because of our continual invasion and occupation by such people as the Vikings, the Romans, the Normans during the time up until 1066
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And, assuming you are correct in your posulation of Tolkien's intent, I fail to see how the story of the LotR conflicts or disagrees with the story of Christ.
Also, if I remember correctly, your Anglo-Saxon heritage? Was Christian.
Vaya con Dios
EA
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