Was “religion” a product of Christianity? It’s an odd question, but scholars of religion argue that it is. So that raises questions: Why do they say that? Does this definition of religion make sense in non-Christian contexts, such as Islam? Is religion as we understand it even a good idea? This article explores these questions. The answers may not be as simple as you think?
Why the Scouring of the Shire?
The Scouring of the Shire, the penultimate chapter of The Lord of the Rings, is often ignored. Peter Jackson left it out of the films, and readers often treat it as an afterthought to the War of the Ring and the events on Mount Doom. But Tolkien himself suggests...
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