Prophets of Today

I was recently thinking about the prophets of the past, about the impact they made on their contemporaries and the influence they exercised on the following generations as well. Let's see what this word actually means. Beside the religious definition of the word prophet, there is another explanation, i.e. a person regarded as an inspired teacher, gifted with profound moral insight and exceptional powers  of expression. Isn't it interesting to wonder about what's going on today? In the olden days it seemed that people needed a spiritual guide, someone to show them the right path, whenever they were conducting themselves in an immoral, corrupt, unethical way. Therefore, they got what they needed and were ready to accept it. What about today? Do people need  modern prophets? They probably do, but would they be ready  to listen to a real one? Anyway, what is at hand right now? There are so many "gurus" who think more about making money than actually helping people by giving them real tools for self-help. I don't deny that there are a few (very few) who are honest and say something sensible and actually feasible. Most of them are just wise guys who have found their Eldorado (mythical gold city), exploiting the desire of many to improve their lives. And let's not forget the many miraculous healers and seers. The former trick you into believing that what they write/say will bring you back to health, the latter proclaim they can predict the end of the world (although it seems they never get it right!). Beware. There is always money and/or power involved!