re: LOST "Ab Aeterno" S6.E9 (Richard-centric)

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Well then I guess putting "Richard Centric" in teh title of this thread was also a spoiler.

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It would've been a spoiler if he put "Richard came to the island in 1867 from the Canary Islands". in the title.

Can someone please explain why Jacob is justified in putting the entire world in jeopardy to prove a philosophical point to an eternally damned being?

And before someone says it, the closest biblical example of this is Job, but God was actually in control the WHOLE time.

In Lost's case, Jacob can't control the evil off the island so he is pretty much just as culpable in destroying the world if the MIB escapes.

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Can someone please explain why Jacob is justified is putting the entire world in jeopardy to prove a philosophical point to an eternally damned being?

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I'm with you on this. I was making this point last night.

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In Lost's case, Jacob can't control the evil off the island so he is pretty much just as culpable of destroying the world as the MIB is the MIB escapes.

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Exactly, hence the "reset" theory as the only "acceptable" solution to this quandary. I can't imagine them letting MiB loose and the world coming to an end (or whatever it will do) and just leaving it at that. Jacob made it sound like it would be bad news if he got off the island. Maybe the writers have some sort of solution already cooked up that doesn't involve the end of the world and a reset.

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Can someone please explain why Jacob is justified is putting the entire world in jeopardy to prove a philosophical point to an eternally damned being?

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i think there is more to it than him just keeping the MIB on the island. At some point some deal was made and the stipulation was put into place - this is more of a friendly bet that went awry than more of just jacob's job is to keep mib in his place

Jacob describes MIB as a friend who grew tired of his company - not as the root of all evil who is my prisoner

My ONLY answer is Jacob hopes that by revealing the good in man, the MIB will come to his senses and be redeemed.

If what Jacob said last night is the truth and the "end all be all" scenerio, then Jacob is NOT good. Period.

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We know Dogen told Sayid to stab Locke before he let him speak. MIB told Richard the same. Sayid let Locke speak, then stabbed him, so it didn't kill him.

Didn't Jacob speak to Ben before he stabbed him?

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Yep & Ben didn't have the magic dagger either. Could just be something they overlooked in production since typically LOST tailors more to the casual fan that wouldn't have picked up on that. Who knows though, maybe it has something to do w/ his foot club house. Also, Ben & MIB weren't invited into the club house.

Overall I thought it was a solid episode but really no big reveals like I had hoped for.

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warned you yesterday about the stoning man. i dont think what you posted was a spoiler but these guys are a lynch mob

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agreed, it wasn't terrible. there are a bunch of sensitive figs in this bitch.

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agreed, it wasn't terrible. there are a bunch of sensitive figs in this bitch.

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It was the second time to post a spoiler in this thread alone. I really don't care to read that shite and if he has any doubts as to whether what he posts is a spoiler or not he should at least post a potential spoiler warning. At least be courteous.

I don't think either MIB or Jacob is GOOD or BAD...I think theyre both just fricked up gamblers with some sort of deific connection. Jacob struck me as a liar and manipulator last night

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what the frick were you watching then? the revels were big

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New discoveries
-How the ship got inland.
-How the statue was destroyed.
-When Richard arrived.

Already knew/assumed.
-Jacob was in charge of keeping MIB on the island.
-Jacob is all about "the good in people" w/o manipulating them.
-Island is a "prison" for MIB.

What did you learn that blew you away?