Tolkien-founder of new religion? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durelin · 07-11-2005, 10:38 AM

All National Geographic aside, both Tolkien's and Lewis' faith are evident in their writing.

Tolkien was/is not a founder of a new religion, but the follower of a very old one. And, as an author, his religion became a part of his writing. You can't found a religion when one's already there.

The word catholic means 'universal'. Thus it can encompass all, and I think Tolkien's work can encompass all religions. So...it's up to the reader.

But Fordim pretty much said that...

07-11-2005, 10:38 AM	#20
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	All National Geographic aside, both Tolkien's and Lewis' faith are evident in their writing. Tolkien was/is not a founder of a new religion, but the follower of a very old one. And, as an author, his religion became a part of his writing. You can't found a religion when one's already there. The word catholic means 'universal'. Thus it can encompass all, and I think Tolkien's work can encompass all religions. So...it's up to the reader. But Fordim pretty much said that...