Oh boy...---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 1994 02:03:52 -0400 From:SojuRik@aol.com To: deviants@csv.warwick.ac.uk Subject: Jesus vs Elvis
JESUS vs ELVIS The similarities between Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley are almost uncanny.
Jesus said "Love the 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."(Jn 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."(Mt 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."(Lk 7:34) People called Elvis "...a 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?
Rik 'Soju' Glisson Hang Tough Till The Holocaust.
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