Did the Valar make a huge mistake?

[The Sixth Wizard]

Originally Posted by Mithadan

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When you read the Silmarillion (and perhaps more so with HoME), there is one single event which sets things tumbling towards the events of the First and later Ages. This event is the summons of the Valar, calling the elves to live in Valinor. The Nature of the elves was to love, foster, cultivate and preserve Middle Earth. The Summons of the Valar tears the elves away from their fundamental purpose. Yes, some declined the summons and others turned back, but ultimately the Noldor rebelled to return to Middle Earth resulting in a disasterous war which shaped the following ages. Was the Summons of the Valar a tragic mistake which itself doomed the Noldor as well as the elves living still in Middle Earth?

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

It's very sad in my opinion that they could make such a mistake, and doom elves to dwindle their amazing traits. The failing of Men as well. But it is quite interesting that such a small mistake could affect three ages so hugely!
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