Elvis - Jesus Similarities: Are they one and the same...?

• 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.