Religious Undertones to Aaron??

[PrincessLeia]

Yeah, I really do not get it either, other than that there is the connection of some sort, albeit a very weak one that would not surprise me to be very wrong...
But in a narrative wrought with twists and whatnot one never knows, though this is a bit out there...


sometimes the moments of clarity shine through like the sun sparking on the Nile, yet when I speak them (or in this case write them) they come out sounding stupid...
Though in following a theological point (of which this thread is based) the idea holds a drop or two of water...

Heck, Lost could end up like the Bible in that there are two beginnings* we find when we get to the end...

^{*to aid in the time trippy-ness, why not there be two stories (times) that end as one....}

Wow who are you and what did you do with stagger! lol... 

Took my meds.

But for utilizing a triumvirate of emoticons you have earned an IRISH POP TART!!!

I've thought & felt many things while reading your posts....NONE of which has ever been "well that sounds stupid!"

No more IRISH POP TARTS for you if you use that word again!

[Staggerlee]

No more IRISH POP TARTS for you if you use that word again!

Ok ok, love me them IPT's (though around here we've had to replace the peanut butter with Sunbutter, as the newest addition tends to have a ,shall we say, not so good reaction to those darn legumes, all itchy and hive-y...none more serious than that thankfully and she may grow out of it...or it could get worse )

To the point at hand...
It is an odd ball idea (not stupid.. ) and when you consider the vast sources they draw inspiration from for this story one could roll the dice Einstein spoke of to try to fathom this story!

[Mrs Hume]

No more IRISH POP TARTS for you if you use that word again!

Ok ok, love me them IPT's (though around here we've had to replace the peanut butter with Sunbutter, as the newest addition tends to have a ,shall we say, not so good reaction to those darn legumes, all itchy and hive-y...none more serious than that thankfully and she may grow out of it...or it could get worse )

To the point at hand...
It is an odd ball idea (not stupid.. ) and when you consider the vast sources they draw inspiration from for this story one could roll the dice Einstein spoke of to try to fathom this story!

thanks for the IPT.( Pb&B are good too  )
Idea's are never stupid. I think we are all just trying to predict what the writers think. NOt what we think should happen . I don't think you would bet your life on it (or even a IPT for that matter) I just think you think it is possible and it also doesn't mean you like the idea even if it happens that you are right.


Me, I'm still going with the idea that Jacob is Jacob for now.
 Oh And I'm liking the two beginnings , idea! then what, they all come back to the island ,and then from there it's the same ending?! Not bad.not bad, so that would/could stop the paradox's too ! maybe? (hmmm. why that thought came to mind and made sense to me a second ago I don't know, so I'll try and figure it out. sometimes we know things without knowing  or being aware how we came to that conclusion. )

[Writers_Strike]

So Jin was found floating in the water-Baby Moses was found by the Pharaoh's wife floating in the water and became a "prince" of Egypt right?

20 years of Jesus' life are not accounted for in the bible-3 years of the Aaron's life will be missing to the I6 time travelers right?

[Mrs Hume]

funny, I was thinking kind of the same thing but the other way around. 3 yrs would be missing of Locke's group to Richard and the o6'rs.  because according to Richard time on the island is the same as it always was . same for the 06. but for Locke and company they will come back and it's 3 yrs later, but only felt like 2 days or so.

[jib22]

I have truly enjoyed reading your thoughts. I have to believe that Aaron is somehow key. If Jacob is, at the very least, embodied by Shepherd Sr. (as screen stills suggest) then his only living grandchild by blood would be Aaron. Now, if Jacob is on the side of good then Aaron may well be the Little Prince. If Jacob is on the side of evil, then Aaron may be the Little Prince of Darkness. The answer lies with the island. It seems to me Lost has always been about the preservation of the island above all else. The question as to Jacob's motives ultimately rest with the island's purpose. When we step back we realize there is a lot of evil within this time traveling piece of real estate...bombs, deception, violence, dark smoke, imprisonment, wrongful medical experimentation, dishonesty, murder, etc. All the while it gives the outer appearance and allure of a paradise. I think the Lost writers are definitely keeping their cards close to their vests. I am not convinced Locke is good, Ben is bad. I think the biggest twists lie in how easily we can be deceived. The whole black/white (ie: good/evil) theme is being played out; we just don't know which side to cheer for. Except for Hurley, he is the one character who seems incorruptible. I want him on my team!

[jib22]

Perhaps we have strayed a bit from the main topic, but one thing does lead to another doesn't it?
So, in the interest of getting back to the religious symbolism of Aaron, suppose he is the "chosen one" maybe he is the Little Prince the island has been looking for, its "savior". . HUGE parallel there. Anyway, the island is only interested in children who are special; IE Walt and a young John Locke. Neither of which seem to hold the promise of Aaron. For all we know, maybe Jacob is the island's enemy and John, Ben, and Mr. Shephard realizing this conspire to bring Aaron back to fight it's evilness. Anyway, it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense that he won't be of major importance to this story.  Lost is loaded with so much religious symbolism and reference that it is difficult for me to believe there will not be some sort of parable with regard to Aaron. I do not think it was coincidental that before his birth there was this huge beam of light stretching straight up into the heavens. The writers most certainly would have had there reasons for noting this. But then again, this is Lost.

[matahari]

Is it me, or do there seem to be many religious based references pointing to Aaron's critical importance? For example, the bright beam of light (from the hatch) subsequent to Aaron being born. Also do you recall the "Madonna with Child" symbolic poses with Claire, Aaron, Kate, and a dove from an earlier season. Not to mention "The Little Prince" reference. The writers always seem to return to the themes of Science and Faith. What will Aaron's role ultimately be in the land of the Lost?

The Little Christian.