[Religion] Unintentional Religion in Tolkien's works?

[greyhavener]

In my opinion Tolkien's faith was so much a part of who he was, he could not invent a good that did not reflect his truth about good. His theological position on evil and temptation manifests itself in Mordor, the ring and it's effect on every character. LOTR is no allegory. It goes beyond symbolism to a synthesis of theology and invented myth. The particulars are covered well in the sources mentioned above.

As a Christian I find in LOTR encouragement to remain true when I find myself on the road to Mordor with the ring hanging heavy around my neck. Someday I hope to thank JRR Tolkien for that.