
Ep. 212 - What did J.R.R. Tolkien Believe About God? w/Dr. Austin Freeman
Parker's Pensées
Tolkien, Providence, and the Problem of Evil
This chapter explores J.R.R. Tolkien's views on divine providence and narrative, highlighting the role of free will within his storytelling. The speakers analyze the complexities of God's authorship in relation to moral accountability, drawing on themes from the Silmarillion to discuss the intersection of evil and redemption.
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