Oprah Winfrey...buying her loyalty?

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Is Oprah buying loyalty from her fans? On the few occaisions I've had the inclination to watch her shows, I've caught on to the fact that, in almost every episode someone or everyone gets a freebie. Is she then purchasing her audience? Some in her audience respond to her entry with unrestrained fervor, as though she was someone worthy of complete adoration.

Now, I am not against television personalities sharing their exceeding wealth with the masses or underpriveledged. What I don't like, is Oprah's seemingly increasing following, made up largely of women. Age and class don't matter, as long as you are willing to put up with her John Travolta friends and the like. I've heard that JT is a Mormon??? Is she then promoting mormonism, whilst maintaing a pseudo Christian facade?? What is the truth behind this woman and her motivation to lavish her money on those that flock to her shows?

She's got me wondering, I'll tell you.

YSIC

Faithie

[followerofjesus]

Its my understanding Travolta is a scientologist as well as Cruise. It promotes self empowerment. No comment on Oprah.

[Keith]

Its my understanding Travolta is a scientologist as well as Cruise. It promotes self empowerment. No comment on Oprah.

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Yes, Travolta and Cruise are both Scientologists.

Back when I used to have television, (I turned off the cable because I couldn't stand the negativity, cursing, crude jokes, sexual innuendos and unhealthy entertainment.) I used to enjoy watching Oprah at times. I do not know her heart and will not judge her but I will say that I became uncomfortable tuning in. The idolization of her is disturbing. I don't know if she claims to be a Christian or not but I've heard her say many times that she believes in God. She also tells people that God is her "higher power" but "you people can call him anything you want. I call him God."

[RustyAngeL]

Its my understanding Travolta is a scientologist as well as Cruise. It promotes self empowerment. No comment on Oprah.

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Your right about Travolta and Cruise being scientologist. That cult looks for the ones with alot of wealth. There not intrested in anyone who done not have wealth. As for me and my house..we will serve the Lord.

Edited January 5, 2005 by Rustyangel

[Ovedya]

There was a time that I thought Oprah was a believer. Her mother was certainly a Christian, and there is no doubt that she was raised in a Christian home. Did you know her name was originally supposed to be "Orpah"? Orpah was Ruth's sister-in-law in the Bible. Apparently there was some kind of mix up in the hospital and she wound up with Oprah instead.

In any case, it is clear that Oprah has been heavily influenced by all the New Age mumbo-jumbo that floats around Hollywood and most of Southern California. It's sad, really.

[Shelby]

Well,

I have a 2 sided answer.

1. I do watch the show. So, to explain the extravagant giving is that the theme for 2004-2005 season is "Wildest Dreams Come True". She is telling the country that none of our wildest dreams are unreachable. So that is what she is doing, fulfilling some of her viewers wildest dreams.

2. I have a huge problem with her wishwashy spiritualism. I would never say that she claims to be a Christian. I would say she uses Christian terminology to explain her "Spirituality Beliefs", which I think stem from Maya Angelou. I do see women freak out when Oprah enters, and I think it can be a bit much BUT don't you remember going to a concert when you were a kid and being overwhelmed with excitement when you saw the artist. Even at Christian Concerts. It is exciting to meet someone who you watch everyday or listen to their music, they seem so unreachable, and then there they are. So I understand the pandemonium.

I love watching her show this year because I LOVE watching people get things they have wanted all their life, I love to see the joy, like Extreme Home Makeover. I also like her informative shows about women all over the world and Africa etc. I often, don't like her commentary, but I don't feel like she is a very educated woman anyway. It is the show she delivers that I watch, not her. I think that many women are like me who watch the show. We don't idiolize her, but if we met her we would be a little star struck.

Just my 2 cents.

[Laura]

Oprah has been sharing with her audience for a long time, depending on the guest, what they may have, etc. Just yesterday, there were several products, new products, one for each of the audience.

This is nothing new for her, and I commend her for what she does.

Can Do, that orange print is pretty hard to read