In J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, specifically in the Ainulindalë (The Music of the Ainur) in The Silmarillion, creation is a divine, symphony-like song. Eru Ilúvatar (God) leads angelic beings, the Ainur, in weaving “endless interchanging melodies” that create the world, representing heaven as a harmonious, cosmic soundscape.
The Ainur sing in voices like unto harps and viols and pipes and organs and countless choirs.
Key details of Tolkien’s depiction include:
The Three Themes: Ilúvatar introduced three main themes to the Ainur, which they developed into a “Great Music”.
Divine Harmony vs. Discord: The music was initially perfect harmony. However, the rebel spirit Melkor introduced dissonance, which Ilúvatar then incorporated into a more complex, deeper masterpiece.
Music Becoming Being: The sounds of the Ainur’s music were so potent that they transformed into light and vision, acting as a “cosmic blueprint” for the physical world (Eä).
The Flame Imperishable: The music is kindled by the “Imperishable Flame,” which symbolizes the creative power of God.
Nature of the Sound: Described as “endless interchanging melodies,” it is a, heavenly, divine music that goes beyond hearing, filling the Void.
The Music of the Ainur is essentially the process of God creating the universe, with the angelic Ainur acting as participants in this grand, harmonious, and ultimately, meaningful song.
It’s a beautiful, unforgettable depiction of God, angels, and Heaven. I always saw it as deeply biblical. Even St. John wrote that Heaven has beings constantly singing praise to God.
Yea, verily Melian of Valinor I have read the book.
What does this reply have to do with my post? That sort of control smacks of a cult to me. Out of LOTR, Star Trek and Taylor Swift she is probably the wurst role model for teens but a pastor should gently guide the sheep, give examples of what could be harmful and impart wisdom.
Not just point fingers and bellow commands, Hey this, this and that are Bad get rid of it.
@officer_Lew
BREAKING🚨: Tim Walz just met with Border Czar Tom Homan and immediately demanded:
- “Impartial” investigations into the Minneapolis shootings (where federal agents took down threats during ICE ops)
- A massive pullback of federal forces from Minnesota
- An end to the so-called “campaign of retribution” against the state
Translation: Walz wants to handcuff ICE, shield sanctuary policies, and let criminals walk while whining about accountability for agents doing their jobs.
This after two U.S. citizens died in confrontations amid protests blocking deportations.
Trump sent Homan to get results—not to negotiate with obstructionists.
Minnesota chose chaos over cooperation. Now they want mercy?
Enforce the law. No retreat. - 1:30 video
https://x.com/officer_Lew/status/2016214034215801207?s=20
I’ll note that many years later, 1968, that string theory in Physics was first introduced, which basically proposes that all particles are tiny vibrating strings, whose different vibrations create the forces and matter shaping the universe.
There are a lot of physicists and other scientists who believe in a creator because the data is too coincidental or complicated otherwise.