Melkor is the saviour of mankind - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mormegil · 01-26-2007, 02:39 PM

That's a rather huge assumption to assume that all people suffered more than they found joy during their existance. Again we don't know what happens to men in Tolkien's world after death. Also, even during war, people find joy. Peace does not equal happiness nor does war equal unhappiness necessarily. Granted people tend to be happier if there is peace but your statement is far too broad. Many of the men enjoyed war and found great honor and joy in war itself.

01-26-2007, 02:39 PM	#18
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	That's a rather huge assumption to assume that all people suffered more than they found joy during their existance. Again we don't know what happens to men in Tolkien's world after death. Also, even during war, people find joy. Peace does not equal happiness nor does war equal unhappiness necessarily. Granted people tend to be happier if there is peace but your statement is far too broad. Many of the men enjoyed war and found great honor and joy in war itself. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”