Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Discussion

[Bragoon]

To be honest, I don't really like Pirates of the Caribbean.  I've watched the first two, and I just can't see the appeal in it.  Some people I know admit that they really only like it because of Johnny Depp's role, which I find more understandable, but the story of the movies themselves just never hit me as particularly good.

[Castaway5]

Ben and Ned dying: Here's how I imagine it going down.

1. They get killed, shot at, bombed, trying to help someone, ect.
2. Sun exploding.
3. Beginning to age (Which would be sad because Ned would die first?).
4. Sudden Death. (Suddenly appear in heaven)
5. They don't die, they simply get raised into heaven.


Personally, and I've begun a fanfiction for the idea, I like to think that either 2 or 5 happens. In the story, 2 happens and Ben goes through Heaven like in the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven.  Then at the end, since time won't matter anymore, Ben and Ned can be a person for all the people they've helped in the past, thus getting to explain to all of their friends why they had to leave.

[Bragoon]

In my view, they would continue working until the Second Coming. 

[Castaway5]

Well, the Dutchman was cursed until the end of time. Its suggested that time will end... 

[Bragoon]

Right, the Second Coming when Jesus Christ takes those he's saved to the new heaven and new earth, meaning the end of our conventional time.

[Tannsrall]

That is the only part in the books that I do not like is all the religious things about it.

[Bragoon]

I think it's one of the best parts of the books, despite the fact that I disagree with a good deal of the nitty-gritty details.  I'm willing to overlook it, considering there are few glaring theological problems, and no major ones that I can bring to mind quickly. 

I suppose it depends on your religious beliefs, but I think it's a healthy dose of reality that some people could use.

[Lutra]

I think without the religious overtone, the story wouldn't make much sense without diving into mythology, magic or something of that nature.  Mr. Jacques chose religion instead.

[Tannsrall]

It a great book but it is just kind of weird. I am glad that there was no magic involved and stuff, that is the only reason I don't like Lord of the Rings.

[Castaway5]

The story has a lot of Christian overtones, but that's how the legend of the Flying Dutchman goes.
After the first book, it doesn't really talk about religion too much, but instead focuses on good and evil. 

[Tannsrall]

I noticed that and was a little glad. I if only my dog was like Ned.

[Dannflower Reguba]

I have the book but I haven't read it yet

[Primrosewarrior]

Read it! This is (almost) the best series ever!

[Dannflower Reguba]

NO WAY!!! Redwall CAN'T be beat by anything! (except possibly Bryan Davis or The Guardians of Ga'Hoole)

[Primrosewarrior]

( almost)