Comments on: The Oprah question

By: Monica Brand

Monica Brand — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:57:42 +0000

I purposefully didn’t read all of your comments until after I had written my post. It’s interesting to see where you all fall on this question, thanks for replying and I hope we can discuss in today’s post:

http://paperbridges.net/2009/01/28/oprah-winfrey-and-the-christian/

Closing comments on this; follow the above link if you want to voice your opinion.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:31:15 +0000

I can remember as a little kid in Maryland when Oprah was a reporter on our local Baltimore news station.

Times have most certainly changed.

Oprah is rich and wealthy and powerful to the nth degree; I know she’s done a lot of charitable giving.

But I do wonder about her “spirituality” because given her voice/platform/reach, she could do so much as a committed Christian. She wouldn’t have to go all preachy, even; just issue a quiet and confident statement that Jesus is God, ’nuff said. Then live the example.

BTW, haven’t seen a show of hers in over 7 years. No time + no desire.

Mariannes last blog post..Running with the Dead

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:39:34 +0000

That’s a very good question. I liked reading everyone elses’ responses. I used to watch Oprah quite frequently. I used to TiVo it. But, sad to say, her and her show seem to have taken a downward spiral into the deception and foolishness of the world. I pray she finds the ultimate and only truth in Jesus Christ. She has a big influence that could be and should be used for good.

By: Melissa Multitasking Mama

Melissa Multitasking Mama — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:38:35 +0000

I think there is a lot to be learned from some of Oprah’s show topics, I especially love Dr. Oz- that being said- I don’t TiVo her or anything and I purposefully don’t watch when her shows are about “spirituality”. The Bible warns us against being deceived and I think she is genuinely deceived when it comes to The Secret and the other books she relies on for spiritual guidance.

Melissa Multitasking Mamas last blog post..Just keepin’ it real

By: Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:36:14 +0000

No doubt Oprah is a very successful women, entrepreneur, and celebrity and is very esteemed and respected. Her show is multi-faceted and aims to cover any topic you can think of. However, Oprah is not am subject matter expert on any issues discussed in her show but relies on experts to come on her show to present their expertise.

By: Tanya Dennis

Tanya Dennis — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:16:55 +0000

I haven't watched Oprah since college. Her shows feel like gossip or tabloid reading, which I don't participate in. This is the same reason I quit watching reality TV (Survivor, etc.). It's a waste of my time and a clutter to my mind when I could be filling my head with more wholesome, God-honoring things. I know not everything I watch or read is God-honoring, but little by little I'm whittling out the bad. Oprah was one of those things I whittled out a long time ago. Tanya Denniss last blog post..A Retraction (of sorts)

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:55:35 +0000

In my opinion no one should watch Oprah. That being said she should be viewed solely as an entertainer. Mels last blog post..Magnificent Monday & 34/365

By: Sarah Valente (kingdom mama)

Sarah Valente (kingdom mama) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:57:20 +0000

Can't wait for tomorrow's post. I don't watch t.v. anymore, but I did watch Oprah back in the day;) Sarah Valente (kingdom mama)s last blog post..He takes my breath away.

By: Lynn Mosher

Lynn Mosher — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:57:40 +0000

Hey, Monica! The only time I watch is when her guests are Dr. Oz, those cute and talented kiddos, or some other innocuous segment such as fashion. Interesting post. Look forward to reading other responses. Blessings...Lynn Lynn Moshers last blog post..Has Your Sap Dried Up?