As an Evangelical Protestant kid, I picked up a certain idea of sacrifice: a worshiper lays his hand upon an innocent lamb, draining his sins into the creature, then a priest comes forward to end the animal’s life, thus satisfying God’s need to punish the sinner. I can’t pinpoint whom I learned this from or when—it was just in the air, so to speak. In hindsight, this interpretation was clearly a projection…
The Christ & Tolkien Conference is dedicated to the discussion and celebration of the works of author J. R. R. Tolkien from traditional Christian points of view—Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant, in an atmosphere of conviviality. Tolkien scholars and fans gather in faithfulness to their own traditions to engage with one another in integrity and to build relationships and networks. While at the Conference, you’ll be able to enjoy plenary lectures and other submitted…
"All this means that grace is not merely an idea about God’s forgiveness in Christ. It is not a change in God’s 'attitude' toward a person. It is not a mere release from 'guilt.' It is the very life-giving, transforming, divine power and uncreated energies of God Himself."
