On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:58 +1000, "Mark T"
<snailmail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>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
Jesus preached the gospel. Elvis sang the gospel.
Jesus is in heaven. Elvis is in heaven.
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