[HairOfTheDog]

I think it sounds like an interesting conversation in the class Linnie....

If I were in the class, I would probably post somewhere between on the issue of religion. People who want to see symbolism do, but understanding Christian symbols is not necessary to understanding and enjoying the story either. The reader can pull the lessons and stick them in to their own life, and their own creed.

As for the Green Dragon stuff, let's see if the other chime in today. I am sure sorry you thought it was you! - People are just busy. and it takes a lot of time and emotional energy to stay in it for the whole book. The number of posters in FoTR dropped off too, toward the end.

[LinnieBeth]

".. but understanding Christian symbols is not necessary to understanding and enjoying the story either. The reader can pull the lessons and stick them in to their own life, and their own creed"

You are certainly right about that! and it just proves that JRRT was a remarkable writer. Kinda like the Bible in that there are layer upon layers of meaning, the individual puts the brakes on at any depth they choose.
____But, as I said to OT, I'm just too old to waste much time with the trivial.
I'll read some more threads, but if it is just going to be a lot of folks trying to make his war experiences and his lack of parents the main focus, well, there's just too much good stuff to glean without getting the eyestrain.

How about putting out a Post to the list to see who is still interested?

I was really enjoying some of them, like Tuor, and Scott from the left coast, and haven't seen JenB for a long time, and remember Sam Cree. Those guys used to do some really great work, and there was an ecurbh(sic) haven't seen his posts forever! Though he did send in that Timeline. Lin