Did Melkor really mar creation? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe · 01-07-2004, 06:24 PM

During the Ainulindalë, Iluvatar singled Morgoth out, and told him that all of his desires would have their uttermost source in him (Iluvatar), and that no matter what he did, or how much he rebelled, all his actions would follow Iluvatar's higher purpose for the world.

Keeping that in mind, wouldn't some things that Morgoth created have been beautiful? Granted, the dungeons of Angband couldn't have been what we would call "beautiful," but they did ultimately adhere to Iluvatar's "higher purpose," though we know not what that is.

01-07-2004, 06:24 PM	#3
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	During the Ainulindalë, Iluvatar singled Morgoth out, and told him that all of his desires would have their uttermost source in him (Iluvatar), and that no matter what he did, or how much he rebelled, all his actions would follow Iluvatar's higher purpose for the world. Keeping that in mind, wouldn't some things that Morgoth created have been beautiful? Granted, the dungeons of Angband couldn't have been what we would call "beautiful," but they did ultimately adhere to Iluvatar's "higher purpose," though we know not what that is. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.