be careful: Jesus needs no actor to represent him an elf cannot represent the church because elves never existed so therefore, elves are lies unless you mean to say the church itself is a lie
@DONALDODAVISINI -- it's called metaphor and analogy. We use these all the time to explain things which are dynamic, complex, and not readily or easily understood. If you are married, then why wear a ring? Because it is a symbol... an image... of your love. Jesus Himself taught through imagery: the kingdom of God is like a buried treasure... is like a lost coin... is like a king returning.... etc. This is how Jesus evangelized. So too, then shall we.
The symbol of the White Tree is seen throughout JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and is a direct allusion to The Tree of Life which is Christ's Sacred Cross. Tolkien was a firm Roman Catholic and not swayed by the errant teachings of the book of mormon.
I agree wholeheartedly! It's interesting, though: Aragorne has an incredible scene where he is portrayed as the healer-king as he lays hands on -- oh, I forget the character's name! Anyway, both Legolas and Aragorne have their priestly moments-- Aragorne more often, however. And that's reasonable, given he is the Christ-like character-- and Christ is the high priest.
be careful: Jesus needs no actor to represent him an elf cannot represent the church because elves never existed so therefore, elves are lies unless you mean to say the church itself is a lie
DONALDODAVISINI 1 month ago
@DONALDODAVISINI -- it's called metaphor and analogy. We use these all the time to explain things which are dynamic, complex, and not readily or easily understood. If you are married, then why wear a ring? Because it is a symbol... an image... of your love. Jesus Himself taught through imagery: the kingdom of God is like a buried treasure... is like a lost coin... is like a king returning.... etc. This is how Jesus evangelized. So too, then shall we.
MrCatechist 6 days ago
what? is this in the lord of the rings 1 2 3? i seen em all but i dnt remember this? help
freeminded4ever 2 months ago
@freeminded4ever this is number 3, the ending
MrGhero96 1 month ago
@lilgil234 I'm glad you like it!
MrCatechist 1 year ago
did anyone notice that Gondor's insignia is a "White Tree"?
Which is also seen in the bible and book of mormon as the "Tree of Life"?
SakarianOutcast 2 years ago
The symbol of the White Tree is seen throughout JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and is a direct allusion to The Tree of Life which is Christ's Sacred Cross. Tolkien was a firm Roman Catholic and not swayed by the errant teachings of the book of mormon.
MrCatechist 2 years ago
@SakarianOutcast the tree of life actually belongs in pagan myths originally
painsey 3 months ago
Well done! And how about Legolas as the priest, the friend of the bridegroom?
ktofcali 2 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly! It's interesting, though: Aragorne has an incredible scene where he is portrayed as the healer-king as he lays hands on -- oh, I forget the character's name! Anyway, both Legolas and Aragorne have their priestly moments-- Aragorne more often, however. And that's reasonable, given he is the Christ-like character-- and Christ is the high priest.
MrCatechist 2 years ago 2
@MrCatechist Haha her name is Eowyn
eowynfan17 3 months ago
@eowynfan17 Thank you! (And nice name! ;-)
MrCatechist 2 months ago