in light of our community's apparent attachment to both individuals, i
thought some of you might enjoy this :) michelle
 
 
>>>                Elvis - Jesus Similarities
>>>               ============================
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus said: "Love thy neighbor."  (Matthew 22:39)
>>>     Elvis said: "Don't be cruel." (RCA, 1956)
>>>
>>>
>>>     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. (Matthew 14:25)
>>>     Elvis surfed. (Blue Hawaii, Paramount, 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus said, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me,
>>>        and drink." (John 7:37)
>>>     Elvis said, "Drinks on me!" (Jailhouse Rock, MGM, 1957)
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights.
>>>     Elvis had irregular eating habits. (e.g. 5 banana splits
>>>        for breakfast)
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus is a Capricorn. (December 25)
>>>     Elvis is a Capricorn. (January 8)
>>>
>>>
>>>     Matthew was one of Jesus' many biographers. (The Gospel
>>>        According to Matthew)
>>>     Neil Matthews was one of Elvis' many biographers. (Elvis:
>>>        A Golden Tribute)
>>>
>>>
>>>     "[Jesus] countenance was like lightning, and his raiment
>>>        white as snow." (Matthew 28:3)
>>>     Elvis wore snow-white jumpsuits with lightning bolts.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus lived in state of grace in a Near Eastern land.
>>>     Elvis lived in Graceland in a nearly eastern state.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Mary, an important woman in Jesus' life, had an
>>>        Immaculate Conception.
>>>     Priscilla, an important woman in Elvis' life, went to
>>>        Immaculate Conception High School.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus was first and foremost the Son of God.
>>>     Elvis first recorded with Sun Studios, which today are
>>>        still considered to be his foremost recordings.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus was the lamb of God.
>>>     Elvis had mutton chop sideburns.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus' Father is everywhere.
>>>     Elvis' father was a drifter, and moved around quite a bit.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus was a carpenter.
>>>     Elvis' favorite high school class was wood shop.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus wore a crown of thorns.
>>>     Elvis wore Royal Crown hair styler.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus H. Christ has 12 letters.
>>>     Elvis Presley has 12 letters.
>>>
>>>
>>>     No one knows what the "H" in "Jesus H. Christ" stood for.
>>>     No one was really sure if Elvis' middle name was "Aron"
>>>        or "Aaron".
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus is often depicted in pictures with a halo that looks
>>>        like a gold plate.
>>>     Elvis' face is often depicted on a plate with gold trim and
>>>        sold through TV.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Jesus said: "Man shall not live by bread alone."
>>>     Elvis liked his sandwiches with peanut butter and bananas.
>>>
>>>