In preparation for tonight’s show, I’ve been looking online for a list of LOST’s references to Christianity. What I have found is a lot of people writing about LOST who are annoyed by the thought of watching an allegory of the New Testament play out.
This is one of my favorite quotes that I found:
“…every time the show veers into Christian parable, it makes me want to gag (my reaction to organized religion in general). I understand wanting to reach into Biblical imagery and allegory for literary purposes, but if “the meaning” of Lost really turns out to be a death/rebirth story along the lines of the new testament, I WANT MY MONEY BACK. I have enough trouble with the name “Christian Shephard” as it is. But don’t let my crankiness fool you: I think this may be Lost’s best season yet.”
It’s fascinating to me that as a believer, I don’t even notice a lot of these things as I watch the show. “Christian Shephard”! Now that is funny. And the thing about the Lamp Post station being a reference to CS Lewis’ Narnia was another one that went over my head.
A separate article mentions Ajira Airways Flight 316, and the episode of the same name, and its possible association with John 3:16. I’m sure everybody caught that but me.
If you’re still reading and not bored to tears, these were the best links I could find on the subject: Lostpedia on religion and the Bible.
What references to Christianity have you noticed in LOST?
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I love these references!
I mean the obvious one was the whole doubting Thomas reference…and the whole idea of Locke having to die to save everyone and then coming back to life…I never really did notice the Christian Shephard thing, though. Hehe. That’s cool. And yeah, there are many C.S. Lewis reference. Charlotte’s name? Charlotte Staples. Love it!
Hahahahaha. I just remember that I mentioned John coming back to life, though that hasn’t happened…Not a spoiler, just a hope of mine (:
Okay, I don’t watch the show. A friend who started watching way back when said it might be leading to aliens are something, so I said forget about that! Sorry!
I’m with you – I don’t notice a lot of it, either. I’m too busy trying to figure out what the heck is going on, and now the added element of WHEN the heck it is going on.
However, I did catch Christian’s “Follow me” thing last night, said in front of a glowing heavenly light… It was kind of obvious.
Cool Mum must be happy I’m leaving so many comments on her post (:
That’s what happens when you mention LOST…and I say stupid things like “Locke didn’t come back to life yet.” I totally forgot that episode when he came back to life on the island. This is what happens when I know/sort of know things that are going to happen in the future…When they ACTUALLY happen, they totally go over my head.
raq–yes, i do feel happy about that! = )
suzanne–i’d be in the same boat if it weren’t for cool dad. there were some very scary moments, let me tell you. no aliens yet though! ha
amy–the ‘follow me’ was quite funny. this guy is everywhere!