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Why does this article not mention the absolute prohibtion against magic in the Bible?  This book, along with Harry Potter, just lures kids in to thinking magic is fun and can be used for good without realizing that its use is an abomination to God, punishable by death.  Not that I expect anyone will pick up this book and start casting spells, but it's the first step towards accepting magic as not inherently evil.

Why does this article not mention the absolute prohibtion against magic in the Bible?  This book, along with Harry Potter, just lures kids in to thinking magic is fun and can be used for good without realizing that its use is an abomination to God, punishable by death.  Not that I expect anyone will pick up this book and start casting spells, but it's the first step towards accepting magic as not inherently evil.

Before anyone chimes in, I recognize that Tolkien was a Christian (well...Catholic), but he was still evidently not one who was very concerned with saving his readers' souls or bringing the good news to those around him.  He preferred to keep his head buried in the occult and in false pagan mythology...not exactly a role model for a conservative.

Before anyone chimes in, I recognize that Tolkien was a Christian , but he was still evidently not one who was very concerned with saving his readers' souls or bringing the good news to those around him.  He preferred to keep his head buried in the occult and in false pagan mythology...not exactly a role model for a conservative.

--[[User:JesusSaves|JesusSaves]] 04:54, 10 March 2007 (EST)

--[[User:JesusSaves|JesusSaves]] 04:54, 10 March 2007 (EST)

*I suggest that you edit this page to remove the qualification "(well... Catholic)." I think it's inappropriate. If you do remove it from your own comment, remove this comment of mine, too. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 07:19, 10 March 2007 (EST)

:I'm not sure what magic you are referring to.  The only magical things I can think of off the top of my head are the One Ring and the Palantiri. The One Ring was forged by Sauron, the ultimate force of evil, and its evil power threatens Middle Earth. The Palantiri were at first used for good, but now they have lead to the downfall of both Saruman and Denethor. These are the only examples of magic I can think of, and neither of them would make anyone think magic is fun.  Rather, they demonstrate how dangerous it is. I have read The Lord of the Rings numerous times, and have never found anything in it conflicting with my faith. Could you provide me with some examples of non-Christian elements in the Lord of the Rings?  Thank you! '''<font color=navy>~ [[User:SharonS|SharonS]] 18:19, 10 March 2007 (EST)</font>'''