Is Lost A Christian Themed Show?

I am deeply addicted to the now off air show, LOST, watching and renting each season. I have been watching about three episodes a day and I am now in the middle of the 5th season. I cannot believe how many amazing historical, cultural, and most interesting to me, biblical references I find in the show. My memory of a lot of things is probably a bit fuzzy since I watched the seasons a bit back, but here is some things I've noticed. Culturally, there are SO many references, probably many that I won't even remember to list here, but some of which are: Lord of The Flies-Sawyer references this while in jungle Tom Sawyer-The name Sawyer chose for the man who "killed" his parents The brothers Karamazov-Locke gives this book to Ben while in the hatch Harry Potter-Hurley makes fun of Sawyer in his new glasses Boston Red Sox-Win World Series to convince Jack Disneyworld- Sawyer says he's never been to Disneyland. Kate does not drink, to which Sawyer replies, "Now, that's sad." OK theres a TON more but I am more interested in the christian references. This show is so genius with the cultural references. RELIGIOUS References Ok, obviously, the big one is the whole Locke and faith in the island thing. The whole series is based on Jack's facts vs. Locke's faith. The two battle over purpose vs. coincidence and faith vs. fact. Eventually, in my opinion, Jack figures out the the island IS in control and that he is a pawn to it, in a way. Not only is on of their main characters, Mr. Eko, who is a priest, but the very story line tied to him is an almost entire 3 episodes in (I believe) the second season. It involves his growing up in Africa, being taken, and returning to find his brother, Yemi, a priest. He tries to get Yemi to let him fly out a plane full of Virgin Mary statues filled with heroin, and Yemi dies trying to stop him. Eko is mistaken for a priest- and it is assumed he gives his life to God at that point. While on the island, he builds a church, carries a scripture stick, and makes several references to God giving him visions. Also, the cross he takes from Yemi's dead body is very symbolic and a big icon throughout the series until Eko dies. Ben references Doubting Thomas while he is standing in front of the picture of Thomas putting his hand into Jesus' side. He references Thomas' bravery, but tells that he is most known for doubting Jesus resurrection until he could touch his wounds. Also, lets not forget the whole fiasco over Charlie trying to have Aaron baptized. OR Hugo buying his mother a giant Jesus statue made of pure gold... Well, that's my take. I would love to hear more if anyone has any input.

Marriage? Real...or fake?

So, I've been reflecting a bit lately on how many people and friends I know that are getting married or at least are planning a wedding. How do people just "jump" into such a big decision? I dunno. I mean for me, I can't decide between whether I want Reese Puffs or Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast, let alone whether I really am in love enough with someone to spend my ENTIRE life with them. It's like marriage is no longer a sacred, committed, holy union. It's just...something fun to do. "WOO! I think you're cool...marriage, that would be fun right? I wanna wear a pretty dress and take some pictures. You're disposable. If I find someone better, I mean divorce isn't cheap but hey. Happiness isn't either!" I may come off as a pessamist, but I am only stating what I feel is one of the biggest leaps of faith and commitments someone can ever make. I just wish people could take things more seriously and realize what they are putting in for. Faith, trust, committment, love, unselfishness, good times, bad times, and not think of it as some dream like thing. Cuz it isn't.

Love is not a fight, its something worth fighting for.

I have to be honest. I am SO SICK of the regard in which humans treat each other. I just have been brought to my knees this last month by the things people do to each other. My family, my friends, complete strangers-I've seen the way they are treated by others and it just crushes me. I look at the way people treat the word "love" and how much they don't follow through with it at all. I cannot put into words how much I just wish the love we have for ourselves we would just cast onto others. No one is perfect-I know that I am guilty of all of this as well. But I am sick of the Devil holding power over us and commanding our hearts to be selfish-impatient-unkind. I pray that I would just always have a heart full of love for others because God knows this world needs it. The world is counting on people to love and to treat each other right...because there is so much that we need to change. I am sick of seeing relationships fall apart all around me because people are so FREAKING SELFISH and cannot just give of themselves. They instead look only at what they want and need and dont care to look at the situation any other way...why can't we just love one another more than we love ourselves and be able to do the impossible. I dont even think I have the capacity to put it into words correctly. I just want to see the world change and for kindness to be what matters-not things, or money, or possessions-just our relationships.