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Forum: The Books
01-09-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,926
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Raynor
I don't see why being on that particular ship is...
I don't see why being on that particular ship is any sign of success for his Yavanna-mission or of rejection of re-entry back to the blessed lands. Didn't Gandalf too actually fail, from error of... |
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Forum: The Books
01-09-2010, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,926
Posted By
Raynor
Again, ents are very limited in their own focus: ...
Again, ents are very limited in their own focus: The ents' major interest seem to be the really big trees of the forest, while all the rest seem to be outside their concern. That doesn't make them... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2010, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,621
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Raynor
Well, we are only told that the balrogs pursued...
Well, we are only told that the balrogs pursued her, not that they actually fought her. Since she approached Doriath quite soon after that, her power was pretty much intact, yet still no match for... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2010, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,968
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Raynor
Well the eagles are names as vassals of Gwaihir...
Well the eagles are names as vassals of Gwaihir and Landroval, however only Gwaihir bears the name "the Windlord"; considering the nature of this race, this title should establish his prominence... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2010, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,926
Posted By
Raynor
Why is being notable to an ent of any relevance...
Why is being notable to an ent of any relevance here? Like I said before, it's not like ents have a natural inclination towards quick and exhaustive exchange of information. They may take a whole... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2010, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,728
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Raynor
I agree with Selmo on her greed for power,...
I agree with Selmo on her greed for power, however I would insist more on Lorien being the object of her greed. I would say she had quite a high standing among the elves already while being in... |
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Forum: The Books
01-01-2010, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,926
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Raynor
Well, we might attribute that to many things. On...
Well, we might attribute that to many things. On one hand, Gandalf may have impressed the ent very much, with his dedication, passion, and possible higher spiritual standing, so that even if the... |
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Forum: The Books
04-13-2009, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,901
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Raynor
Well, I'd like to go with this idea tbh, since it...
Well, I'd like to go with this idea tbh, since it is coherent with the concept of the all-knowing, all-powerful god. The original sin is also viewed in another way: felix pecata, the happy fault,... |
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Forum: The Books
04-08-2009, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,901
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Raynor
I would certainly encourage you to do so :). A...
I would certainly encourage you to do so :). A board where a topic is discusses in one, and only one, thread, is pretty much a dead board ;) As far as I know, this is one of the main themes of... |
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Forum: The Books
03-18-2009, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 25,670
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Raynor
Hm... I would say the correct formulation would...
Hm... I would say the correct formulation would be weak towards evil from start. The fea of Men comes ultimately from Eru, which is good; their essence is good; their predisposition and destiny is... |
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Forum: The Books
03-18-2009, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,901
Posted By
Raynor
Well, I believe the main difference would be that...
Well, I believe the main difference would be that Morgoth's shadow wouldn't be cast upon the *perception* of death - that is, Men wouldn't fear it, but they would embrace their destiny and continue... |
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Forum: The Books
05-24-2008, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 14,066
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Raynor
Actually he did have the ring, and used it to a...
Actually he did have the ring, and used it to a great extent in their corruption: |
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Forum: The Books
02-19-2008, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
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Raynor
Though I would gladly debate over whether pure...
Though I would gladly debate over whether pure psychological knowledge is at odds with free will, I guess we will have to bag this. I believe we are in complete agreement over this; I also... |
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Forum: The Books
02-18-2008, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
Posted By
Raynor
In my opinion, I have presented evidence that...
In my opinion, I have presented evidence that this is so; then again, we may have to agree to disagree :). Though we was not born evil, I retain my interpretation that Eru pretty much put him on a... |
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Forum: The Books
02-14-2008, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
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Raynor
I am in a hurry too, but I hope we will have time...
I am in a hurry too, but I hope we will have time to enjoy this discussion properly.. Most likely, yes; the most relevant passage that comes to my mind is: As for the question of evil: As... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2008, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,244
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Raynor
Well, I think he would look kinda silly with a...
Well, I think he would look kinda silly with a big mine-worker like thingie, shinning on his bobbing head. Although I believe that Legate's presupposition is thirteen kinds of awesome :D He is... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2008, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
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Raynor
Then again, even we are capable of predicting a...
Then again, even we are capable of predicting a certain behavior, given certain characteristics. And Eru knew Melkor better than anyone could; even if Melkor retained free will all throughout, Eru... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2008, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,244
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Raynor
Seeing that both Feanor and Earendil wore a...
Seeing that both Feanor and Earendil wore a silmaril on their brow (Feanor all three), I would expect them to be quite small.. |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2008, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,853
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Raynor
Bilbo was quite able to talk riddles with a...
Bilbo was quite able to talk riddles with a dragon, something I doubt he could have achieved with a balrog - as I would expect a balrog in dragon shape to retain one of his chief weapon - fear. ... |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
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Raynor
I am sorry if you feel that way about my post, it...
I am sorry if you feel that way about my post, it was not my intention. Concerning your statement that Morgoth was the rote cause of "evil", my understanding is best expressed in this (bolded)... |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
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Raynor
Are you implying that Eru created the valar...
Are you implying that Eru created the valar without free will? I would say this goes contrary to his work and I know of no future point where they are given such free will. Or do you imply there can... |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,420
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Raynor
That is so, if we consider that the war started...
That is so, if we consider that the war started with Sauron's attack on Gondor - although the last alliance was formed in the following year. In fact, even my ten year estimates was a bit off, since... |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
Posted By
Raynor
Yes, I am aware of that passage from MT; however,...
Yes, I am aware of that passage from MT; however, since skip's statement was not qualified, I felt compelled to make my argument. |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
Posted By
Raynor
I disagree that Melkor himself introduced evil as...
I disagree that Melkor himself introduced evil as a moral category: I would say he was merely its most potent agent. The choice to do good or evil was there, given to him and all the others by their... |
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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,164
Posted By
Raynor
It's found in Myths Transformed, HoME X:
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It's found in Myths Transformed, HoME X: Edit: x-posted with WCH |
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