I have been thinking about God lately. I've been reading some interesting books, some verses in the bible with my Jehovah's Witness friends, and thinking about what I am learning. I have also been watching "Lost" (the TV show) for the first time because they are replaying it on SciFi channel - four episodes at a time each monday night. And if you are still reading this, you are most likely thinking "What the....?" Well, thinking about God and watching "Lost", I was realizing that at least one aspect of the TV series shows people relating to God (or something close to a deity)... the Island, itself. How is the Island like God? Firstly, it is large, mostly unexplored (unknown), life-giving, life-sustaining, and ultimately benevolent. Secondly, it seems to speak to certain people who are open to the communication, with the intent of helping them on the island, and forecasting what will be. I was thinking about this because I saw the episode where John Locke has lost his voice following the implosion of the hatch, and he signs to Charlie that he wants to speak to the Island. It is the first time any of them acknowledge that the Island might be a sentient entity, a third party that is not the plane crash survivors and not 'the others.' I am thinking about that, because that is where I am spiritually. I am thinking, "you know, there might be something out there, something that I can really talk to, and something that will communicate with me, and will help me...something that is not 'us' and not 'them'...a third party, a benevolent presence." Of course, John Locke is successful in his communication and in his ensuing action. Will I be?
more on this subject to come...
5 hours ago
2 comments:
Lost drives me almost as crazy as religion! I think that is a very good comparison. John is the believer, and Jack is the scientist. I think I come down on the side of science most of the time, but also feel there could be (IS) something more, so I guess I am an agnostic.
Your post makes me want to bury myself in The Life of Pi again!
John Locke had a crisis of faith in these last couple of episodes, where he did not believe, and he wanted to prove that his belief was unfounded. Jack is a very emotional scientist, which is an unusual combination. I don't believe that one must choose between religion and science. In fact, the more I learn about science and the amazing improbability of life on our planet, the more I am convinced that there is a God. Although I am not a Christian, I very much enjoyed reading "The Language of God: A scientist presents evidence for belief" by Dr. Francis Cooper.
I think I will read Life of Pi again, too!
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