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psychoceramics: Elvis Christ



Date:   Sunday, November 16, 1997 12:33:19 AM
From:   RoadsE--@A--OL.COM
Subj:         [CTRL]  SNET: Jesus vs Elvis


The similarities between Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley are almost 
uncanny.

Just check the following parallels for yourself!

Jesus said "Love thy neighbor." Elvis said "Don't be cruel."

Jesus is the Lord's shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.

Jesus was part of the Trinity. Elvis' first band was a trio.

Jesus walked on water. Elvis surfed (Blue Hawaii, 1965).

Jesus' entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members. Elvis' entourage, the
Memphis Mafia, had 12 members.

Jesus was resurrected. Elvis had the famous 1968 "Comeback" TV special 
and many posthumous mall sightings.

Jesus said "If a man thirst, let him come to me, and drink." (John 
7:37). Elvis said "Drinks on me" (Jail House Rock, 1957).

Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Elvis also had irregular eating 
habits (eg, 5 banana split breakfast).

Jesus is a Capricorn (Dec 25). Elvis is a Capricorn (Jan 8).

Matthew was a biographer of Jesus. Neil Matthews was a biographer of 
Elvis (A Golden Tribute).

"Jesus countenance...like lightning...raiment snow white." (Matthew 
28:3) Elvis wore snow white jumpsuits with lightning bolts.

Jesus lived in a state of grace in a near-eastern land. Elvis lived in
Graceland in a nearly eastern state.

Jesus' mother Mary had an immaculate conception. Elvis' wife Priscilla 
went to Immaculate Conception H.S.

People called Jesus a "...glutton and a drunk." (Luke 7:34) People 
called Elvis "...an overweight druggie...".

Jesus died for us. Young girls would 'die for' Elvis.

Jesus was born in humble surroundings. Elvis was born in Mississippi.

Even today Jesus has a cult following. Even today Elvis has a cult 
following.

Jesus was called "King of Israel.." (John 12:13) Elvis was called "King 
of Rock n' Roll".

Was Elvis the 20th-century re-incarnation of Jesus? Hey, decide 
foryourself.....

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