Inherent evil? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 12-22-2002, 01:05 PM

[quote]Tolkien was not as much of a Manichaen as he’s often made out to be. He didn’t see the fall of Melkor as a necessary element to provide balance, but a circumstance, regrettable in and of itself, but one that could be given an ultimate purpose by Eru[/qoute]

Though BD policies and regulations forbid posting for the purposes of expression of mere agreement, in this particular case I must break the rule and agree with you without putting forth anything new. But I hope I made it civil, at least. So less civil, but more emotional part to follow:

u r da man, Bill [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

12-22-2002, 01:05 PM	#13
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	[quote]Tolkien was not as much of a Manichaen as he’s often made out to be. He didn’t see the fall of Melkor as a necessary element to provide balance, but a circumstance, regrettable in and of itself, but one that could be given an ultimate purpose by Eru[/qoute] Though BD policies and regulations forbid posting for the purposes of expression of mere agreement, in this particular case I must break the rule and agree with you without putting forth anything new. But I hope I made it civil, at least. So less civil, but more emotional part to follow: u r da man, Bill [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!