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Child of the 7th Age · 09-11-2002, 08:09 PM

Inkling Elf -- Pleased to meet you. Yes, I can understand that you would truly appreciate this from a Christian perspective.

However, remember that even within the term "Chrisian" or theistic" there are many variations. For example, Tolkien's Galadriel was heavily influenced by his views on the Virgin Mary, who occupies a unique role within Catholicism. But there are other concepts which are more "generally Christian"--applicable to both Catholics and Protestants-- and still others, like Providence or the concept of sin, which someone like myself can equally appreciate.

Plus, there's the whole ethical element, how we conduct ourselves in the world, that people of good will everywhere can find inspiring. So there's lots of different things to be found and enjoyed.

sharon

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Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Inkling Elf -- Pleased to meet you. Yes, I can understand that you would truly appreciate this from a Christian perspective. However, remember that even within the term "Chrisian" or theistic" there are many variations. For example, Tolkien's Galadriel was heavily influenced by his views on the Virgin Mary, who occupies a unique role within Catholicism. But there are other concepts which are more "generally Christian"--applicable to both Catholics and Protestants-- and still others, like Providence or the concept of sin, which someone like myself can equally appreciate. Plus, there's the whole ethical element, how we conduct ourselves in the world, that people of good will everywhere can find inspiring. So there's lots of different things to be found and enjoyed. sharon [ September 11, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.