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Gurthang · 07-03-2004, 03:11 PM

I'm not sure that the 'cult' theory is very credible. Throughout his work, Tolkien never directly talks about religions other than pro- or anti-Valar. The Numenoreans, for example, are not discussed other than they set themselves up higher than the Valar.

The idea that the Istari started cults doesn't go with his writing style.

07-03-2004, 03:11 PM	#21
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	I'm not sure that the 'cult' theory is very credible. Throughout his work, Tolkien never directly talks about religions other than pro- or anti-Valar. The Numenoreans, for example, are not discussed other than they set themselves up higher than the Valar. The idea that the Istari started cults doesn't go with his writing style. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.