Comments on: Lost, Christianity and the murder of Jeremy Bentham http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/ A place to write and read Lost Theories Thu, 17 May 2012 19:43:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: kimberly http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2913 kimberly Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:37:26 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2913 Judas went and hung himself after he betrayed Jesus. Can we see Ben feeling that kind of remorse? Unfortunately, no. Quite doubtful. But it sure would make it interesting if Ben removed himself from the picture all of a sudden, wouldn't it?!? Good comments, AES. And great post DC. Judas went and hung himself after he betrayed Jesus.

Can we see Ben feeling that kind of remorse?

Unfortunately, no. Quite doubtful. But it sure would make it interesting if Ben removed himself from the picture all of a sudden, wouldn’t it?!?

Good comments, AES. And great post DC.

]]> By: Damon Cuse http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2906 Damon Cuse Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:21:25 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2906 That's a good point I hadn't considered username. Ben also fits the traitor bill pretty well after what he did to the Dharma Initiative. Good catch! That’s a good point I hadn’t considered username. Ben also fits the traitor bill pretty well after what he did to the Dharma Initiative. Good catch!

]]> By: username http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2902 username Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:54:12 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2902 As for Ben, he reminds me more of Judas than Satan. Judas was a very compelling character in early Christianity and like Ben with Locke was responsible for Jesus's death. As for Ben, he reminds me more of Judas than Satan. Judas was a very compelling character in early Christianity and like Ben with Locke was responsible for Jesus’s death.

]]> By: Damon Cuse http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2893 Damon Cuse Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:36:32 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2893 Thanks AES! Your comment got me thinking about what role Abaddon plays in Locke's life as well. Abaddon and Ben are almost like Locke's shoulder devil/angel. Both pulling him in different direction that will lead down entirely different paths, both trying to convince John that theirs is better. Thanks AES!

Your comment got me thinking about what role Abaddon plays in Locke’s life as well. Abaddon and Ben are almost like Locke’s shoulder devil/angel. Both pulling him in different direction that will lead down entirely different paths, both trying to convince John that theirs is better.

]]> By: A.E.S. http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2884 A.E.S. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:55:37 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2884 No huge event relating to relig...?!? Did you see the first two seasons? The show practically revolved aruond religion, enough actually, to scare some people away that I knew watched it being it is Disney, they thought it was going to become TOO religious. Much as how the science fiction has scared away some viewers over the last two seaons. Cappayne, no knock on you. I love your theories and comments, but whether you want to or not, you cannot deny the religious ties that the show carries. I am in no way saying they will explain ANYTHING, but we were at least for a period, seemingly meant to think, that there was more of a religios tie, than a sci-fi tie. Jacob, John, Benjamin. Ekos story, Science vs faith, the main characters father is named CHRistian! We have to at least admit, that religion, specifically catholisism, was a part of Lost, even if in the long run just meant for misdirection. As for it possibly just being an allusion, thank you for not saying illusion, yes, its very possible and likely that it is there for that specific purpose. Whether it exists as a major plot point, or an allusion in the show, or just mere trickery, it is still a contstant everlasting event that has followed the show for over four seasons, to ignore it, would be to ignore a vital part of Lost. Sorry, back to the theory. DC, quickly becoming one of my favorite posters here, great theory. I actually posted a theory saying that Ben did it because John couldnt commit suicide due to a religious moral relating to suicide (see: Benjamin, Black or White?). I think my theory may be the answer to your question, and your theory may be the truth. Ben may not be the actual Satan/Devil, but as you said, he is Johns Devil. His manipulator. Practically forcing John to do what he cannot. I see where youre going, and I like it. Allusion or not, dont stray from the path, it will play its role. No huge event relating to relig…?!?
Did you see the first two seasons?
The show practically revolved aruond religion, enough actually, to scare some people away that I knew watched it being it is Disney, they thought it was going to become TOO religious. Much as how the science fiction has scared away some viewers over the last two seaons.
Cappayne, no knock on you. I love your theories and comments, but whether you want to or not, you cannot deny the religious ties that the show carries.
I am in no way saying they will explain ANYTHING, but we were at least for a period, seemingly meant to think, that there was more of a religios tie, than a sci-fi tie.
Jacob, John, Benjamin.
Ekos story, Science vs faith, the main characters father is named CHRistian!
We have to at least admit, that religion, specifically catholisism, was a part of Lost, even if in the long run just meant for misdirection.
As for it possibly just being an allusion, thank you for not saying illusion, yes, its very possible and likely that it is there for that specific purpose.
Whether it exists as a major plot point, or an allusion in the show, or just mere trickery, it is still a contstant everlasting event that has followed the show for over four seasons, to ignore it, would be to ignore a vital part of Lost.
Sorry, back to the theory.
DC, quickly becoming one of my favorite posters here, great theory.
I actually posted a theory saying that Ben did it because John couldnt commit suicide due to a religious moral relating to suicide (see: Benjamin, Black or White?).
I think my theory may be the answer to your question, and your theory may be the truth.
Ben may not be the actual Satan/Devil, but as you said, he is Johns Devil. His manipulator. Practically forcing John to do what he cannot. I see where youre going, and I like it. Allusion or not, dont stray from the path, it will play its role.

]]> By: Damon Cuse http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2878 Damon Cuse Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:58:44 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2878 Cappayne, I agree with you that there is no huge event of the show relating to religion. I just think it's a running allusion, kind of like that of the show's relationship with Alice in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz. There are episodes and times that clearly reference them, but they don't necessarily solve any mysteries. I think the references to Christianity play a similar role. Cappayne, I agree with you that there is no huge event of the show relating to religion. I just think it’s a running allusion, kind of like that of the show’s relationship with Alice in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz. There are episodes and times that clearly reference them, but they don’t necessarily solve any mysteries. I think the references to Christianity play a similar role.

]]> By: cappayne http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2875 cappayne Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:50:49 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2875 I don't see such a huge aspect/event of the show relating to a Religion. Not everyone, maybe even some Christians, would understand the references to Christian history et al. It might be a hint, but I don't think a religion - being non-universal - can explain a major part of the plot. Interesting similarities though. I don’t see such a huge aspect/event of the show relating to a Religion. Not everyone, maybe even some Christians, would understand the references to Christian history et al. It might be a hint, but I don’t think a religion – being non-universal – can explain a major part of the plot.

Interesting similarities though.

]]> By: Damon Cuse http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2873 Damon Cuse Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:13:16 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2873 Thanks Dabs! I can't wait to hear Ben's explanation of how he (as usual) was only acting to protect Locke and his friends. Hopefully we get to see it next Wed.! Thanks Dabs!
I can’t wait to hear Ben’s explanation of how he (as usual) was only acting to protect Locke and his friends. Hopefully we get to see it next Wed.!

]]> By: dabiatchishere http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/02/lost-christianity-and-the-murder-of-jeremy-bentham/#comment-2871 dabiatchishere Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:22:57 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=996#comment-2871 Damon Cuse, I wholeheartedly concur the significance of the Christian significance is definitely there! It would be hard to ignore the simplicity of what you present. Sometimes, we look to apply a greater meaning. What greater meaning could there be, in what you have so eloquently stated! Lovely theory! Damon Cuse, I wholeheartedly concur the significance of the Christian significance is definitely there!

It would be hard to ignore the simplicity of what you present.

Sometimes, we look to apply a greater meaning. What greater meaning could there be, in what you have so eloquently stated!

Lovely theory!

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