I ask this because those who believe in Christianity say that their Bible was God inspired and so it is true.But since I never met the authors I don't have anything but their word that this is true.
They could and would say that because in Matthew this and Mark that it says blah blah blah about yackity shmackity and so that makes it true.And they would and could say that the Bible has many events that have been historically been proved to have occurred.
But who is to say that there wasn't a Middle Earth and Hobbits and so forth?Did you know that dragons have appeared in themes, stories, and ancient art in virtually every ancient society in every corner of the world long before most people knew of each other?That in itself could suggest that some of what The Lord of the Rings says could be true.The fact that we know the author doesn't mean he wasn't inspired by God.There is nothing to say he wasn't.I never met him.Did you?
So, have you accepted Frodo as your personal savior yet?
2006-08-08 23:25:57 · 19 answers · asked by EasterBunny 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You guys are right!Gandolf the Grey did die and rose again.He is our savior!
2006-08-08 23:34:29 · update #1
I am not saying the authors didn't exist.I am saying that what they write about may OR may not have existed.Before you answer this question maybe you should grasp that.
2006-08-09 00:18:35 · update #2
Thinking about it... Frodo didn't die to save anyone, but you could say that Gandalf the Gray did. Fighting the Balrog, he sacrificed himself to save the others.
THEN HE ROSE AGAIN AS GANDALF THE WHITE!
Tell me that isn't our savior!
2006-08-08 23:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by _Kraygh_ 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The sense in which the phrase “god inspired” is used is quite different, when concerning the Bible and a novel such as “The Lord of the Rings”.
When the Bible is said to be “god inspired” the word has a more literal significance, God has through the writers, inspired them to write what they wrote, (perhaps through visions etc. as was common.)
On the other hand, when people say a book like “The Lord of the Rings” is god inspired, its meaning is that of “the story of this book has been inspired by who God is/ what he did/ what he is all about etc -as in inspired by Christianity, not directly by God himself.
Can you get my difference? However I believe you have a different point.
I don’t really see how what you say about dragons(etc) exactly suggests that some of what the “Lord of the Rings” says could be true. ‘The Lord of the Rings” just like the hundreds of fantasy novels before, at the time and now, are made up of common characters, elves, orcs etc. and other fantastical ideas. If you were to claim “Lord of the Rings” to be “god inspired” book and believe that story like your saying, well then you could do that with any book, and the idea is somewhat silly.
If your saying Christians can claim the bible is “god inspired” and therefore true, so then why can’t I do the same with “The Lord of the Rings”, I guess it comes down to the fact that books like “The Lord of the Rings” are classified by their authors as fictional, and the Bible is not; its not what you would consider a normal story book. The Bible is more classified under ancient historical accounts, this gives it reason to be believed. Your arguing ancient historical accounts with fictional fantasy stories, not much of a link. Perhaps what you should be arguing is whether the stories of the Bible are real or not?
Hope this helps. :)
2006-08-10 07:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lord of the Rings was written by JRR Tolkien as fiction. You can't change that.
The Bible is a mix of things both historical (as referenced by historical authors outside the bible), and also some very unique events that have much less proof, except for the accounts in there, and usually requiring faith.
So no just because someone says something is true do you or anyone need to believe it. But if it is important to you, then you will try to find proof, or at lease try to determine what proof works for you.
2006-08-09 19:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTR was written, published, and distributed as a work of fiction, not archeology or history.
Perhaps you should study archeology, history, historiography, and bibleography. OOPS, that will be alot of work! Maybe you could try reading the collective works of the people that have already done decades of work for you, and save yourself the time.
The Bible does NOT stand "by itself" as a historical text. Saying "But I never met the authors" is a lame excuse. Have you met Plato, Homer, Socrates, Pythagorus, Julius Caeser, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Fredrick Douglas, George Washington, Ben Franklin? Duh, no. So, how do you know any of THOSE people existed and did what they are rumored to have done?
Simple, hisorical documents and personal recordings made
by either the individuals themselves, or people closest to them, or professional archivists!
The tests that ascertain whether a document is actually historical and accurate (or not) are already in place.
The Bible has passed those tests with FLYING colors.
2006-08-09 07:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because there is none so ever evidence that the Lord of the Rings is true. But the Bible goes along with science and other things. Like on mount Sinai where God spoke to the people through thunder and lightning and now you can find that on the mountain there are ashes and scorched stones. Then in the red sea where the Egyptians with their horses and chariots drowned you can mind things that form Chariot wheels and horse bones. But in Lord of the Rings there is nothing like it that can prove it right!
2006-08-09 06:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by OnFireForJesus! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have historical records...will you also question how Abraham Lincoln died? Have you met any one who saw that first hand?
I think the author of the lord of the rings was telling a story but when i watch i am reminded of the history of this world... and no Frodo did not represent Christ- that would have been the wizard Gandolf
2006-08-09 06:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by Star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster, as I have been touched by His Noodly Appendage. Now I get all my Fridays off and I live secure in the knowledge that when I die, my heaven will have a beer volcano and a stripper factory.
2006-08-09 06:29:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly the Lord of the Rings is a true story. However, Frodo does not state he is God or require our love/worship.
2006-08-09 06:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr.Bunny you sound frustrated. Who asked you to believe the Bible? Did anyone force you? Leave that alone if it is too silly for you. Let alone others who want to believe it. You may order your life according to the lord of the rings or lord of the air, it's your business.
We all have the freedom to choose what we want to believe and we are responsible for our own choices.
2006-08-09 06:42:13 · answer #9 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if there were a race of elves that looked like Legalos, I would be all about some elven magic. I won't even address the rest of the god issue with you, it wouldn't do any good.
2006-08-09 06:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋