Aang
The chosen one, death & rebirth, god on earth (i.e. the Avatar state).
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Poll: Top Messianic Character / Christ Figure
Which of these fictional characters, who replicate the qualities and/or experiences of the biblical Jesus Christ, does it best?
EXCLUDED: Historical and nonfictional individuals, video game characters. LIMITS: Only one character per performer and franchise.
Make Your Choice
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Aaron Corbett
The chosen one, leader of followers, tested by evil. -
Andy Dufresne
Leader of followers, persecuted, descent into hell (i.e. Shawshank prison). -
Anna
Self-sacrifice, death & rebirth, redeemer. -
Aslan
Leader of followers, self-sacrifice, death & rebirth. -
Batman
Taking on others' sins, self-sacrifice, descent into hell (i.e. Bane's prison). -
Ben Hawkins
Resurrection of the dead, leader of followers, tested by evil. -
Buffy Summers
The chosen one, leader of followers, death & rebirth. -
Captain Jack Harkness
Betrayed, death & rebirth, savior of humanity. -
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Self-sacrifice, savior of humanity, leader of followers. -
Capt. John Sheridan
Self-sacrifice, death & rebirth, leader of followers. -
Dean Winchester
Descent into hell, death & rebirth, martyrdom. -
E.T.
Healing, death & rebirth, ascension (to outer space). -
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Healing, leader of followers, redeemer. -
Gandalf
Leader of followers, death & rebirth, tested by evil. -
Harry Potter
The chosen one, leader of followers, death & rebirth. -
Jeremy 'Powder' Reed
Resurrection of the dead, persecuted, ascension. -
John Coffey
Healing, resurrection of the dead, persecuted. -
John Connor
The chosen one, leader of followers, savior of humanity. -
Luke
Leader of followers, persecuted, martyrdom. -
Luke Skywalker
Leader of followers, tested by evil, redeemer. -
Max
Savior of humanity, crucifixion (via exoskeleton), self-sacrifice. -
Max Guevara
The chosen one, leader of followers, persecuted. -
Naruto Uzumaki
The chosen one, persecuted, leader of followers. -
Neo
The chosen one, savior of humanity, tested by evil. -
Optimus Prime
Death & rebirth, leader of followers, savior of [Autobots]. -
Paul Atreides
The chosen one, leader of followers, god on [Arrakis]. -
R.P. McMurphy
Leader of followers, persecuted, martyrdom. -
Reverend Scott
Leader of followers, self-sacrifice, prophecy (i.e. best means of survival). -
RoboCop
Death & rebirth, pierced by spear, walks on water. -
Simon
Martyrdom, tested by evil, prophecy (i.e. his death). -
Goku Jr.
Savior of humanity, leader of followers, self-sacrifice. -
Superman
Given unto the world by a higher being, self-sacrifice. -
The Iron Giant
Persecuted, self-sacrifice, death & rebirth. -
Will Graham
Tested by evil, persecuted, betrayed.