Acceptance of mythology?

[HerenIstarion]

by Sharku

That certain aspects of the Quendi might seem magical but are actually just supreme skill or applied knowledge is established.

or, to put it thus:

by Arthur C. Clarke

any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic

To back sharku up there

On the other hand it may be argued that Melkor & Co were technological types, but the point I'm driving at, the sin comes from abuse of faculty, not its proper use.

There was a good thread on the subject:

Magic in ME