Can atheists appreciate/understand Lord of the Ring?

[IxnaY AintsaY]

Originally Posted by Morthoron

My post was meant to be ironic, given the original poster's utter disbelief in atheists appreciating the books. Perhaps an emoticon, that modern age marvel of internet writing, should have been inserted to alleviate any comprehension issues.

Ya, and (if there was any doubt) mine was meant to be amusing not admonishing. Thread is now about pointing out irony after the fact, yay! <-- That last bit may not have been completely serious, by the way. <-- Totally serious.

And Ixnay, I am a giant man-eating robot. Pass the mustard, m'dear.

A kindred robot, and mustard-lover, I knew it. <--This was typed in solemn tones.