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mark12_30 · 03-03-2003, 12:23 PM

I do not think that Tolkien would have ever preferred valor over obedience to Eru. Harmony with the Music was critical to Tolkien.

Waiting for Eru's go-ahead to wage war isn't cowardice. It's obedience, holiness, and courage of the highest order.

We criticize men who sacrifice obedience for strategic advantage; Boromir, Isildur. The elves should be held to the same standard.

And in terms of fidelity: fidelity to Eru is the spring of all subsequent fidelity, inluding to the Valar, the Maiar, the Teleri-- and the Noldor.

03-03-2003, 12:23 PM	#40
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I do not think that Tolkien would have ever preferred valor over obedience to Eru. Harmony with the Music was critical to Tolkien. Waiting for Eru's go-ahead to wage war isn't cowardice. It's obedience, holiness, and courage of the highest order. We criticize men who sacrifice obedience for strategic advantage; Boromir, Isildur. The elves should be held to the same standard. And in terms of fidelity: fidelity to Eru is the spring of all subsequent fidelity, inluding to the Valar, the Maiar, the Teleri-- and the Noldor. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

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