So I need to have a theory? Isn't it enough just the fact that I love Lost and this website hehe?

I like to read theories but I never had my own. Cheers!

Alright Peter, the show is uploading now... and it's time for my theory.

THE ISLAND: The garden of eden
THE MONSTER: Pandora's special cloud of evil

There's more to it, but buddy... I just can't stay awake any longer.

Sorry, I can't read your theory... because honestly? I'm genuinely worried it will spoil me.

I'll post again tomorrow in more detail. Oh, and by the way.. show worked out to 90 minutes.

That was smart thing to do

Anyway, it would be nice if you mentioned is this giveaway only for people from USA? Because people read your blog who are... I don't know, from - Croatia? ?

Ok, so here are the details:

The island is the garden of eden, a wellspring from which came all of the animals in the world, as well as humanity, and the seeds of what would later be human civilization. This theory only works if one supposes some of the assumptions and stories believed by modern religions are grounded on a foundation of AT LEAST a grain of truth, but in that context, it does work.

THE MONSTER
The "monster" is an extension of "The Serpent" of Genesis. Much like the Serpent, the monster uses deception to work its own evil. This is evidenced by the number of times a Lostie has encountered someone or something that COULDN'T POSSIBLY have found its way to the island... they were all manifestations of the serpent's devious illusion.

THE NUMBERS
The numbers, or "Valenzetti Equation" are indeed aspects that mark the destruction of man. These numbers came about in the discovery of information that wasn't supposed to be privy to the island's original occupants, which then, like the opening of Pandora's box, released them into the world.

THE ANIMALS
It is no coincidence that there are thousands of heretofore unheard of species on the island, nor is it any surprise that one finds things like polar bears in the tropics when one considers this may be the place that all of the disparate species on the planet stemmed from.

THE PROBLEM WITH REPRODUCING
Adam and Eve were banished from the island, made aware of their own nakedness. The "reproduction" issue originates in this banishment. Man is not supposed to be on that island, and while he can conceive there, he cannot reproduce there. This is not a place for men, not anymore.

THE FOUR TOED STATUE
Was either a Graven image, or potentially a statue of Adam? Or the Nephilim? At any rate, struck down.

JACOB
Who Jacob is exactly remains to be seen, but I could either envision him as a lost prophet or as the man who controls the monster. Also possible? Jacob isn't his real name. Jacob is the name BEN gave him while claiming to see and speak to him.

There's more to the show certainly, but this gives a pretty good picture of the theory in progress.

Feel free to add to it, omit portions, or criticize. Talk amongst yourselves.

This is the only theory worth reading...

As you may or may not know, Stephen King is becoming one of the main writers for "Lost." That being said, he will write in the hand of God to swoop down with the fury of 10,000 white burning suns and destroy the planet whilst saving the survivors and bestowing upon them a greater sense of being and faith. Meanwhile, Jacob will materialize run his silky hands across Hurly's cheek while uttering, "Thinner." Now obviously there will be some twists and turns along the way. A killer clown perhaps. A psychotic mystery-novel fan. A man falsely imprisoned for killing his wife and her lover, causing him to evetually break out of prison and restore hope to the comrades he had made while serving his time in the joint. And I also see a kick ass game show coming to the island where people have to run for their lives from trained killers with cool outfits... hmm I think they should call it, "The Running Dude."

Well there it is. Stephen King-->Hand of God-->Thinner...

Fascinating theory. And it would definately explain to me why I feel so LOST whenever I have tuned into the show. You were right on Harry Potter. I'm betting you've got it right here.

Thanks, Peter, for ruining LOST for me. Your theory is way better than mine. Mine involved a golden pyramid, and thousands of naked women throwing little pickles at me. Why am I the only person with that theory? As for the Monster, two words: nanite ninjas!

No need to enter me into the contest, since I received Season 3 for Christmas.

So here are my thoughts on it. I have never seen the show. Does that count as a comment? Apparently it is a great show because all you geeks (I say that with the utmost respect) watch it lol

God I love that theory Pete. I am honestly flabbergasted by Lost. I used to think that the island represented the nexus point between two parallel universes where inhabitants of each universe saw each other as smoke monsters.

Holy cromoly. My head is swimming here, Pete. Nice upgrade to the site and fascinating theory. To the uninitiated (i.e. never once watched an episode), it is a bit cryptic. Something tells me I should catch up on this show. Anyhow, nice work, I'll stop by again later!

I love your theory! My entry to add to your theory is that Desmond is not the only one who can see the future. Someone else (probably part of Dharma who is still trying to reverse the equation) can see the future. This person saw Desmond not pushing the button and that crashing a plane. This person decided to use that to put certain people on the plane/island. Like Mr. Eko said "Don't Mistake Coincidence for fate." Locke has also said many times that they were brought to the island for a reason.

I know it's a little off the wall, but it is the only thing I could think of.

Peter - Thanks! I actually didn't get that far in my thought process. Maybe it's whoever inherited Hurley's millions (this person really wanted the money - not to save the world). HA. I kid.

I'll give that some thought. I also agree with your comment about how all of these strange powers are somehow related.

Awesome theory Peter!

You know, I'm sure the writers are now cursing you for figuring out their craftily-weaved puzzle.

As for my theory, I must admit that I have none now that I've read yours. Before I read your theory, I was convinced that the man in the casket was Ben, and that Jack went back for the funeral because he felt guilty for not listening to him and screwing everything up. That seemed to explain why Kate wouldn't want to go to the funeral and why nobody else would show up. Also, I'd thought the "him" Kate was going back to was Sawyer. But I like your theory much better.

Wow, there are a lot of new faces posting. Good idea with the contest Peter. Michael Emerson was on the View last week (or so I hear ) and he revealed that someone that the audience has become close with will be departing. Here is to hoping it isn't Sawyer or Desmond.

I only mention Sawyer because his main arc with the origin of his name has been resolved in a way and he is almost a good person now. I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't leave with Kate unless he felt she didn't love him or had no choice.

Hello all,

I don't have much of a concrete theory, but I do have a gut feeling Christian Shephard is a lot more involved than we're being told.