Do Balrogs Have Wings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-12-2005, 02:13 AM

It reminds me of Jesus' claims.

Way off, dude!

Hear me out! The way I see it, Tolkien left ambiguous clues about the Balrog that could be seen one way or another. Because of that, we have our own interpretations of what a Balrog should look like, or how a Balrog could travel.

Now I was chewing on that thought in my mind when it struck me: Jesus left some clues to his real identity, just enough to at least make us think of the possibility. He didn't overwhelm us with irrevocable proof of his Lordship. He made us free to choose what to make of him: a lunatic, a great teacher and prophet, or what he really claimed to be.

I know I might be committing Gorthadian suicide when I post this, but I just had to post it. Do what you will.

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01-12-2005, 02:13 AM	#11
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Y'know what this debate reminds me of? It reminds me of Jesus' claims. Way off, dude! Hear me out! The way I see it, Tolkien left ambiguous clues about the Balrog that could be seen one way or another. Because of that, we have our own interpretations of what a Balrog should look like, or how a Balrog could travel. Now I was chewing on that thought in my mind when it struck me: Jesus left some clues to his real identity, just enough to at least make us think of the possibility. He didn't overwhelm us with irrevocable proof of his Lordship. He made us free to choose what to make of him: a lunatic, a great teacher and prophet, or what he really claimed to be. I know I might be committing Gorthadian suicide when I post this, but I just had to post it. Do what you will. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...