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The ONE Lord of the Rings Episode to RULE Them All! (Ben Reinhard) | Ep. 423

Pints With Aquinas

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The Lure of Pornography and the Symbolism of Gollum

The speakers discuss a line from 'The Lord of the Rings' that relates to the lure of pornography, drawing parallels to Gollum's search for secrets and the resulting emptiness. They explore the representation of sexual sin in the story and the importance of denial and asceticism in maintaining a happy marriage. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the symbolic significance of Gollum in relation to pornography and dissociation.

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