Jesus vs. Elvis
The similarities between Jesus and Elvis Presley are almost uncanny. Just
look at the following parallels for yourself!
a.. Jesus said "Love thy neighbor." Elvis said "Don't be cruel."
b.. Jesus is the Lord's shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.
c.. Jesus was part of the Trinity. Elvis' first band was a trio.
d.. Jesus walked on water. Elvis surfed (Blue Hawaii, 1965).
e.. Jesus' entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members. Elvis' entourage,
the
Memphis Mafia, had 12 members.
f.. Jesus was resurrected. Elvis had the famous 1968 "Comeback" TV
special
and many posthumous mall sightings.
g.. 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).
h.. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Elvis also had irregular eating
habits (e.g., 5 banana split breakfast).
i.. Jesus is a Capricorn (Dec 25). Elvis is a Capricorn (Jan 8).
j.. Matthew was a biographer of Jesus. Neil Matthews was a biographer of
Elvis (A Golden Tribute).
k.. "Jesus countenance -- like lightning -- raiment snow white."
(Matthew
28:3) Elvis wore snow white jumpsuits with lightning bolts.
l.. Jesus lived in a state of grace in a near-eastern land. Elvis lived
in
Graceland in a nearly eastern state.
m.. Jesus' mother Mary had an immaculate conception. Elvis' wife
Priscilla
went to Immaculate Conception H.S.
n.. People called Jesus a ". . . glutton and a drunk." (Luke 7:34)
People
called Elvis ". . . an overweight druggie . . . "
o.. Jesus died for us. Young girls would 'die for' Elvis.
p.. Jesus was born in humble surroundings. Elvis was born in
Mississippi.
q.. Even today Jesus has a cult following. Even today Elvis has a cult
following.
r.. 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 for
yourself!
from http://www.infidels.org/misc/humor/jesus_vs_elvis.html
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