The Human Problem

What is it about Boromir's temptation to take the ring that is so uniquely Christian in its orientation?

Uploaded on May 29, 2010

Boromir was honourable and noble; he believed passionately in the greatness of his kingdom and would have defended its people to the very last. Boromir's great stamina and physical strength, together with a forceful and commanding personality, made him a widely-admired commander in Gondor's army: he was made Captain of the White Tower, and quickly became Captain-General, also bearing the title High Warden of the White Tower. He was also heir apparent to the Stewardship. Boromir led many successful forays against Sauron's forces, prior to his journey north to Rivendell, which brought him great esteem in his father Denethor's eyes.

Fallen - Frodo/Sam

Uploaded on Aug 2, 2009

Description:

The majority of this video focuses on Frodo/s disappointment/failure of "falling" into temptation with the ring by following its will (like putting it on). Frodo is slowing beginning to lose everything because of the rings power and although he does try his best he does fall into submission to the ring. Frodo doesn't realize that the ring is taking him (sometimes) so Sam argues with Frodo to try to get him to see that the ring is changing him (that's where the "I told you so" comes in). I felt the lyrics really told the story more then anything which is why I decided to add some text to the video, I hope you all understanding what I was trying to interpret. Enjoy!

Song: "Fallen" by Sarah McLachlan

Lord of the RIngs - Gandalf vs Balrog (Crisp 480p)

Joseph Campbell, a famous scholar of Mythology, wrote a book called "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." He says that the most common of all ancient myths is the "hero myth" in which a heroic figure faces death and danger on behalf of his people, and even dies or descends into a places of darkness in order to conquer evil. What are examples in  religions of the hero myth?

Here is a modern form of the hero myth taken from Lord of the Rings ...

Ethics: The Temptation of Boromir

The Lord of the Rings - Boromirs Temptation

Uploaded on May 29, 2010

Boromir was honourable and noble; he believed passionately in the greatness of his kingdom and would have defended its people to the very last. Boromir's great stamina and physical strength, together with a forceful and commanding personality, made him a widely-admired commander in Gondor's army: he was made Captain of the White Tower, and quickly became Captain-General, also bearing the title High Warden of the White Tower. He was also heir apparent to the Stewardship. Boromir led many successful forays against Sauron's forces, prior to his journey north to Rivendell, which brought him great esteem in his father Denethor's eyes.

Theodicy and Tolkien

My fav movie scenes Lord of the rings "There is some good in this world and it's worth fighting for"

Uploaded on Aug 29, 2008

....This is a scene from Lord of the rings 2nd part i.e. The two towers... The Frodo and Samwise are on the seemingly impossible task of destroying the ring...