Instead, they are extracting new beliefs out of his writings that support and bolster their own alternative religions.

The evidence is shocking: Neo-Pagans, Gnostics and other occult-based religionists absolutely adore TolkienвЂ™s works, but are not turning to Christianity for spiritual understanding. This point is not to bring into question the faith and salvation of Tolkien or of his devoted Christian followers, but simply to suggest that in his creative practice, Tolkien, figuratively speaking, вЂњdropped the ballвЂќ and brought aid and comfort to the opposition of our faith. The sad truth is, that Tolkien, despite his personal Christian-based sensibilities, allowed his deep love of pagan Norse mythology to blind him to the fatal spiritual consequences of his creative endeavors and the flawed philosophy behind them. Tolkien as a rich tapestry of Christian allegory and symbolism that powerfully informs their faith, some sobering facts need to be seriously considered. For those Christians who insist on promoting and celebrating the writings of J.

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