11-06-2003, 12:23 PM
You'll have to excuse my ignorance of this matter, but I 've never read any of Tolkien's books. I find his style archaic and somewhat boring ( I prefer Salvatore). I did watch both LotR movies however. I have a question. Does anyone know anything about the religion of Middle-Earth? Is it monotheistic, polytheistic or what? Are there any priests or clerics? I assumed from watching the 'Two Towers' that Gandalf the White must be playing the part of a priest, but then again I've never heard of a wizard who could perform an exorcism ( refering to the incident in King Theodin's court).
I do remember one small dialogue that took place in the TT when Frodo, Samwise and Gollum climbed the last cliff that over-looked the Black Gate of Mordor:
Gollum: "The Black Gate of Mordor!!!"
Samwise: "GOD help us"
I actually rewinded that part half a dozen times to catch Gamgee's words, but I'm convinced he actually said GOD ( in singular), which means it's monotheistic ( at least that's what I think).
What say you on this matter?
I do remember one small dialogue that took place in the TT when Frodo, Samwise and Gollum climbed the last cliff that over-looked the Black Gate of Mordor:
Gollum: "The Black Gate of Mordor!!!"
Samwise: "GOD help us"
I actually rewinded that part half a dozen times to catch Gamgee's words, but I'm convinced he actually said GOD ( in singular), which means it's monotheistic ( at least that's what I think).
What say you on this matter?