I know, right? How many Christians are furious about the audaciousness of elves reincarnating?
It seems to me like a common theme of religious people- dancing around trying to argue and defend their kingdom of beliefs. So often when you offer some logic, they twist themselves into awkward positions. I suppose that is quite obvious, knowing the responses you are getting from your work.
I need to read Tolkien's work now that I have dipped my toes into reading your work of him.