Oprah, like Jesus, is an extremely popular and iconic figure in the world today. The biggest similarites between Oprah and Jesus are their influence on the world. Jesus was a man of immense compassion and kindness. He healed the sick and always helped the poor. Today he is seen as a symbol of the divine. Oprah Winfrey was born into a poor family. She had a difficult childhood, was raped and abused. She was later sent to live with her biological father in Chicago and ended up becoming a radio host. (Wikipedia) Oprah is a self-made woman who has a real rags to riches story that appeals to a broad audience. Like Jesus, she promotes peace, love and kindness. Like Jesus, she is proud of her faith in God and makes it well known to her audience. She has a column on her webpage called "Spirituality" and emphasises its importance to her viewers.

Many scholars believe Oprah is very similar to God and has developped a god-like following. She is an all- powerful, highly influential being who essentially tells people how to live their lives.  She is constantly talking about the power of 'You!' and ways to become more spiritual.