ooh, I'd love it if he were getting the island sickness.
the catholic stuff was really, really annoying and I had to handwave it because it was Eko-related and NOTHING CAN OR WILL COME BETWEEN US.
Where'd they get CAT scan from?... I mean, did they test it on cats? Or does the machine sort of look like a cat?
Dawn ,'Sleeper'
Lost 2: Tied to a Tree in a Jungle of Mystery
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Nora Deirdre - Jan 26, 2006 9:52:05 am PST #962 of 5968
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Kathy A - Jan 26, 2006 9:54:04 am PST #963 of 5968
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Unless Eko went back after the heroin plane took off and officially became a priest, I don't think he can be baptizing people.
Unless he's become officially whacked out after the Lost flight crashed and really believes himself to be a priest, or close enough for the island's religious needs. I had the same thought, as well as thought #2 (Claire admits to not being baptized herself, and she sure didn't get any further religious education from Eko before getting baptized).
Also, I couldn't help but remember the recent Vatican retraction of limbo and how that impacts on the whole "Aaron's damned to hell if he's not baptized" issue that Charlie has, because as a devout Catholic, he should know that Aaron would end up in limbo, not hell (at least, as far as he knew about Catholic teachings at the time of the crash).
DXMachina - Jan 26, 2006 9:55:26 am PST #964 of 5968
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Unless Eko went back after the heroin plane took off and officially became a priest, I don't think he can be baptizing people.
Anyone can baptize if there's no priest available.
Jessica - Jan 26, 2006 9:57:51 am PST #965 of 5968
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I don't see what difference, in their present situation, Eko's priestly credentials or lack thereof could possibly make.
Dana - Jan 26, 2006 9:57:53 am PST #966 of 5968
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Really? Interesting.
A brief google seems to indicate that it's only valid if the person is in immediate danger of death, and suggests that you want to get a priest to back up your baptism ASAP.
Kalshane - Jan 26, 2006 9:58:32 am PST #967 of 5968
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Yeah that's not really how it works. It's a freaking sacrament.
Well, I'm not saying a paper signed at "gunpoint" magically makes you a priest. I'm just saying that he had the paperwork, and he had his epiphany. I find it perfectly believable that in the blah years between the flashback and him ending up Australia he went through the steps necessary to make it for really real.
Of course, I'm not Catholic, so I realize I don't have the same perspective on how official everything has to be. In my Lutheran confirmation classes we were taught that any Confirmed person can perform an "emergency" baptism (such as someone converting on their death bed and there is no pastor available) if necessary so in my eyes all that's important is the person performing the ceremony does it right and has faith.
Laura - Jan 26, 2006 10:24:22 am PST #968 of 5968
Our wings are not tired.
the catholic stuff was really, really annoying and I had to handwave it because it was Eko-related and NOTHING CAN OR WILL COME BETWEEN US.
Even being raised Catholic the Catholic stuff isn't bothering me. Eko is a "priest" because that was the path not followed. It really only matters if the priest and the followers believe. Of course, I could be wrong and they're all screwed when God checks the paperwork.
Dana - Jan 26, 2006 10:25:29 am PST #969 of 5968
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
It really only matters if the priest and the followers believe.
In Catholicism? I'm pretty sure they're kind of strict about that sort of thing.
Kathy A - Jan 26, 2006 10:30:57 am PST #970 of 5968
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I wouldn't be surprised if the writers end up following the hybrid approach to Catholicism that many African parishes are adopting, which would make sense considering Eko's origin.
DXMachina - Jan 26, 2006 10:32:51 am PST #971 of 5968
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
It really only matters if the priest and the followers believe.
In Catholicism? I'm pretty sure they're kind of strict about that sort of thing.
The followers will be fine, because it's all about intent and the belief that Eko is, in fact, a priest. Eko's the one that'll have to do some splainin'.