The halls of mandos and elvish "free will" - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

JenFramp · 09-21-2002, 11:59 PM

One thing that it seems that we overlook is the fact that the Elves are living their lives according to the designs of Ilùvatar. Because remember, the gift of the Elves is immortality but that of men is an unknown frontier called "Death" and the freedom of will from Ilùvatar’s design. Does this "free will" actually taint the Elves who come in contact with it?

We can assume that Fëanor’s act was not so much pride, but, the pride that Ilùvatar required through his thought and design. Does this make Fëanor blamless for his actions? We also observe that anytime one of the Eldar become enamoured with the Edain, they often lose eternal life or soon thereafter find residence in the Halls of Mandos.

With this post, I only try to reveal a few unorganized thoughts that often occupy my deepest questions concerning the Children of Ilùvatar. Please respond with your thoughts, similar or differing.

09-21-2002, 11:59 PM	#1
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	The halls of mandos and elvish "free will" One thing that it seems that we overlook is the fact that the Elves are living their lives according to the designs of Ilùvatar. Because remember, the gift of the Elves is immortality but that of men is an unknown frontier called "Death" and the freedom of will from Ilùvatar’s design. Does this "free will" actually taint the Elves who come in contact with it? We can assume that Fëanor’s act was not so much pride, but, the pride that Ilùvatar required through his thought and design. Does this make Fëanor blamless for his actions? We also observe that anytime one of the Eldar become enamoured with the Edain, they often lose eternal life or soon thereafter find residence in the Halls of Mandos. With this post, I only try to reveal a few unorganized thoughts that often occupy my deepest questions concerning the Children of Ilùvatar. Please respond with your thoughts, similar or differing. __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.