[Religion] Unintentional Religion in Tolkien's works? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ruler of the Frogs · 03-22-2003, 08:55 PM

I don't think that Tolkien purposefully made Lord of the Rings a religious thing. He has said it himself, that there was no allegory intended. However, it was always my knowledge that Tolkien was a very religious, devote Catholic and so maybe there are some religious stories underlying Lord of the Rings that Tolkien didn't even realize he put there.

03-22-2003, 08:55 PM	#40
Ruler of the Frogs Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 49	I don't think that Tolkien purposefully made Lord of the Rings a religious thing. He has said it himself, that there was no allegory intended. However, it was always my knowledge that Tolkien was a very religious, devote Catholic and so maybe there are some religious stories underlying Lord of the Rings that Tolkien didn't even realize he put there. __________________ What a joy to meet! We only wish to catch a fish, so juicy-sweet!