LOST Theories & Musings

Over the last week I've heard some interesting theories:

1) That the Island is a 'weigh-station' of sorts where the soul waits while it's determined if your final destination. Each Lostie has been involved in a con, murder, accidental death, manipulation, or threats except Jack (death during surgery not counting since the patient was warned of the possible outcomes). Which could explain the "Shepherd's not the list" remark. And the smoke monster could be the final juror before judgement, ala Mr. Eko. EXCEPT what about Bernard & Rose & Walt & Michael? As far as we know, they've never done anything shady or harmful. This could explain Richard's in-ability to age. However, them being dead doesn't explain Juliet. She was obviously brought there from 'off Island'.

2) Someone is supposed to die during the Season Finale. My guess is Charlie. However, Terry O'Quinn (Locke) did sell his Hawaiian home a few weeks ago. Hmmmm...

3) Is Jacob, Locke stuck in a time-warp. Several posters have mentioned that the brief glimpse resembled an older Locke and sounded like him.

4) Ben is jealous of Locke and it's obvious that the other inhabitants are looking for a new "leader". Locke's miraculous recovery proves he has some spiritual power with the Island. But then again, so does Rose.... Will Ben go after her next?

5) Will we ever find out what happened to Walt & Michael? Since the world believes that Flight 815 crashed with no survivors, what will happen when they show back up?

6) Either Ben is a physical manifestation of the Island spirituality, orr he projects his feelings onto the Island's magnetic powers. I.E. His mother died giving birth to him at 7 mos. The females that get pregnant on the Island die at that point.

7) Somehow father's are the driving force. Each Lostie + Ben (not counting Walt, Rose, Bernard, Sayid, or Boone) had father issues.