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The Lord of the Rings: Was Frodo Wrong to Show Mercy to Gollum?

When is mercy ACTUALLY appropriate? In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien makes a bold claim: The world is saved because of mercy. Bilbo spares Gollum. Frodo spares Gollum. And in the end, Gollum becomes the instrument of salvation. But from a Torah perspective… is that how morality really works? Join Rabbi Yoni Ganger and I as we explore this topic. In this episode of Dilemmas on Screen – A Jewish Perspective, we explore: Is mercy always good? When does compassion become dangerous? Can excessive empathy enable evil? Are some people beyond redemption? Does Judaism believe good deeds automatically bring good outcomes? What happens when justice is delayed too long? We analyze Frodo’s decision through powerful Jewish sources—from Yosef and his brothers to King Shaul’s fateful mercy toward Amalek—and ask whether Tolkien’s “eucatastrophe” aligns with Jewish thought. Was Gollum redeemable? Was Frodo wise—or naïve? And does Judaism agree with Gandalf’s famous warning about dealing death and judgment? This is one of our most nuanced and relevant discussions yet. Let us know in the comments: Was Frodo's mercy towards Gollum morally justified?