Lord of the Rings Triology

Since I published one on "Twilight" (one of our son's favorite series, both in written & video form), I guess I might as well share the one I wrote as a comment on Paul's (I think) haiku review of "Lord of the Rings". This one is perhaps a bit more serious & relates to one of the more important themes Tolkien wanted to stress, but typically gets short shrift & underplayed. The vital spiritual & ethical importance of not killing Golem but actually caring for him, protecting him, attempting to help him, & allowing him to tag along.

*****

Gollum, unexpected,

The necessary hero

Unwitting, but true

*****

As a pastor, I have often emphasized the importance of treating both Satan/Lucifer/Devil/Demons & Judas Iscariot with humility & grace. I figure if God cannot hold out grace to them, there can be no grace for me, either. And if there is no hope for them, there is no hope for me, either. And yes, I loved both "The Good Place" & "Charmed" where the humanity of all were kept to the forefront, as well as their hope.