The atrocity of the Akallabêth

[Tar-Telperien]

Originally Posted by Neurion

In a historical sense, such things are VERY dull. A brief interlude of blind nature interfering in the vastly more interesting sphere of human affairs. Not even worthy of notice, really.

I kind of get your point, but you are not the arbiter of what is emotionally moving. For example, I think that Númenor's end was extremely tragic (more so than any other scene in the entire Silmarillion), but my opinions above outline my belief that it came about through (mostly) natural means. But if you want to believe otherwise, I won't stop you.

Originally Posted by Neurion

And how is it that you know beyond doubt that this was not wisdom?

No kidding. I oppose tacking "wisdom" or "foolishness" onto Eru for the same reason that I resist attempts to tack morality on him.