The Theology of Lost
You knew it was only a matter of time. If we can have aTheology of The Simpsons...
So, what is Lost trying to say about truth, and faith, and doubt, and God? After seeing all of Season 1, I've come to the conclusion that Lost is essentially Perspectivist. Wikipedia to the rescue once again: Perspectivalism.
So the real question is not "Jack or Locke?" It's more along the lines of, how do their unique perspectives reveal a piece of the truth? Either that, or the producers are just trying to screw with our heads....
So, what is Lost trying to say about truth, and faith, and doubt, and God? After seeing all of Season 1, I've come to the conclusion that Lost is essentially Perspectivist. Wikipedia to the rescue once again: Perspectivalism.
So the real question is not "Jack or Locke?" It's more along the lines of, how do their unique perspectives reveal a piece of the truth? Either that, or the producers are just trying to screw with our heads....