Fwd: Re: Amazing Comparisons

[Curt Cleavinger <curt_cleavinger@domain.elided>]

> Amazing Comparisons
> 
> Jesus said: "Love thy neighbor."  (Matthew 22:39)
> Elvis said: "Don't be cruel." (RCA, 1956)
> 
> Jesus is the Lords'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
> lightening 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 said: "Man shall not live by bread alone."
> Elvis liked his sandwiches with peanut butter and bananas.
> 
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