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Forum: The Books
09-05-2006, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
I agree with Lal here. Frodo is already a hero...
I agree with Lal here. Frodo is already a hero before. His heroism changes at the Council of Elrond as it is here that he chooses to take the ring first. Until Rivendell, he had no other chance than... |
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Forum: The Books
09-05-2006, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
Yes, I see your point. Gollum and Judas were...
Yes, I see your point. Gollum and Judas were different kinds of betrayers, yet their betrayals achieved a similar end. I take it that you don't like the idea of Eru giving Gollum a nudge. Me... |
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Forum: The Books
09-05-2006, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
Posted By
Macalaure
My Bible is as rusty as yours, probably rustier....
My Bible is as rusty as yours, probably rustier. And my English history... well :D However, I believe this was his motivation. I think he even was a zealot before he followed Jesus. Same holds... |
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Forum: The Books
09-05-2006, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
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Forum: The Books
09-05-2006, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
Posted By
Macalaure
Am I imagining things, or are we back on topic? :)
Could you provide a little more detail for the lowly heathens? ;) Calling Gandalf the saviour needs more arguments, I think. Godly being, yes, but there's quite a difference between a low Ainu... |
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Forum: The Books
09-04-2006, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
Posted By
Macalaure
insignificantly off topic...
Are you sure it isn't a unicorn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Pink_Unicorn)? :D |
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Forum: The Books
09-04-2006, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
Posted By
Macalaure
Why this?
The way I understand it, which could...
Why this? The way I understand it, which could certainly be wrong, the "One True Myth"-Theory just says that there is an amount of truth in every myth and religion and the "One True Myth" itself... |
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Forum: The Books
09-03-2006, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
Well, of course one is free to do whatever one...
Well, of course one is free to do whatever one wants to. Still, if his meaning is not coherent and conclusive, then it is invalid and of no substance. Of course, nobody can be punished for having an... |
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Forum: The Books
09-03-2006, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
First of all, this is a very interesting debate...
First of all, this is a very interesting debate to follow, though it still seems to come down to what we accept as a definition of the term 'Christian work'. I agree so far with the arguments, though... |
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Forum: The Books
08-31-2006, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
Which has me thinking, what is a 'Christian'...
Which has me thinking, what is a 'Christian' work? If it is only something which contains christian specifics, in the plot, the characters or the symbolism, then Tolkien's works are not christian.... |
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Forum: The Books
08-29-2006, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
Completely off topic, but now that it is brought up...
Interesting. I always thought that Galadriel's loathing for Feanor had the exact same origin. Only that it wasn't mutual and Feanor seemingly was looking for a like mind in the beginning. When... |
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Forum: The Books
08-29-2006, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
I was just writing about the same that Boro just...
I was just writing about the same that Boro just did, so I'm making this short. It is understood that Tolkien disliked allegory and looks for applicability. In this light, Tolkien's... |
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Forum: The Books
08-27-2006, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
I should keep to my own words. I don't think we...
I should keep to my own words. I don't think we actually disagree. What you call the ultimate goal to understand Tolkien's works better I called searching for answers even if there might be none -... |
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Forum: The Books
08-27-2006, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
Posted By
Macalaure
I start to get the feeling we're all talking past...
I start to get the feeling we're all talking past each other. What exactly do you mean by 'Christ-like aura'. I can't do much with this term. As many have stated, Tolkien was a Christian and... |
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Forum: The Books
08-24-2006, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 99,179
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Macalaure
I'm with Hook and morm on the Balrog,...
I'm with Hook and morm on the Balrog, Saruman/Grima and the Undying Lands. But I see differences with Gandalf and Elrond. Gandalf died to save his companions from the balrog. Because of this,... |
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