how in the years since his death, a veritable Elvis religion has emerged, replete with prophets (Elvis impersonators), sacred texts (Elvis records), disciples (Elvis fans), relics (the scarves, Cadillacs, and diamond rings that Elvis lavished on fans and friends), pilgrimages (to Tupelo and Graceland), shrines (his Graceland gravesite), churches (such as the 24-Hour Church of Elvis in Portland, Oregon), and all the appearances of a resurrection (with reported Elvis sightings at, among other places, a Burger King in Kalamazoo, Michigan).”
I frankly think it's eerie...
Elvis was just a normal human being...he wasn't a God or ever walked on water...it irritates the **** out of me when people refer to Elvis on the same level as Christ....
Elvis himself even said, "There's only one King and that's Jesus Christ".
Referring to this article, I think some people need to get a life....
Originally Posted by Tony Trout
agree with you 100% tony when anyone called ELvis the king Elvis always pointed up to the sky and said theres only one king...jesus christ
He was a marvolusy talented human being with a God given talent a musical genius but he ain't no God
Last edited by Princesspixie; 12-10-2007 at 03:37 PM.
I agree, it irritates me too when Elvis is referred to a god etc. His talent was extraordinary for sure but he was otherwise like anyone else.
Diane
But you have to admit, "we" certainly put him on a pedestal. I don't know why - to me he is the greatest entertainer to ever be put on this earth and I do worship him. I know sounds odd doesn't it? There was just something about him that made him so special to us all.
I think it would have bothered Elvis to think that people actually thought of him this way.
Agreed....100%
He may be and is special to us but that's not a reason to put him on a pedestal and worship him. Not to get "preachy" on y'all but the Bible says to reverence no man. There is no one greater than God/Jesus Christ. I almost got to the point of worshipping Elvis, but God got my attention really fast and I stopped in a heartbeat and almost came close to throwing away all of my CDs. I still listen to Elvis but not as much as I used to.
(Ok, the flame war may begin)
I firmly agree that it would have bothered Elvis greatly and it absolutely horrifies me how some fans react especially about news articles about Elvis--the man ain't here to see them so why should we be so worried?? I know we want to protect his image but some people need to get a life (not pointing fingers at anyone here---just fans in general).
Tony, no flaming here. Agree with your comments, Princesspixie, Diane, KSimms2 and Joe Carr.
we do think very highly of him and i know more than a few of us choose to overlook his faults, but, i don't think he's on a pedestal as much as he's not around any more so that he can totally irritate us by not living up to our expectations of him.
I think that he died young enough that we only see the beauty of him. i read about some church that's devoted themselves to Elvis, but i couldn't decide if they were pulling a big joke or were they serious.
All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse
Ride me off into the sunset Baby, I'm forever yours
Hearing stuff like that just makes me sick to my stomach....as has been said in the thread, Elvis wasn't a God and shouldn't be treated that way...he was simply a human being who bled and put his pants legs on the same way we do. Yes, he had a unique gift of music and voice but that's as far as it went. He didn't walk on water or raise the dead or heal the sick (although some claim he did)...
He was just a man....a man that (IMO) couldn't handle the fame and adulation and (due to unfortunate circumstances) that we lost way too soon.
(Sorry, this is just one of my hot button topics)
oh yeah, Tony, whether serious or blarney, it's just in poor taste! i seriously doubt Elvis would have been amused.
Ride me off into the sunset Baby, I'm forever yours
These are statement like that who make the whole community look like weirdos...
I can't speak for anyone else, but I certainly don't.
Never have, never will.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
I'm going to backtrack just a little. I guess I do put him on a pedestal too in comparison to other entertainers...to me he's far above anyone who's ever been in the business.
Diane
I don't compare Elvis to God, but I completely understand what you mean,
I just don't know exactly why we have the desire to put
him on a pedestal? There must be something very, very
special about him, and it's not only his talent and looks,
otherwise we would not want to talk about him, watch
him and listen to him day after day. Maybe it's because
he's not here with us anymore, and there's a bit of mystery
and magic surrounding him and his memory? Many who met
him in person said they were speechless, in awe and didn't
know what to say or to do when he finally stood in front of
them, would this happen with any other artist too?
Of course it would.
Elvis didn't have the market cornered on charisma.
Any fan of any artist would be rendered speechless upon meeting their idol; it's a phenomenon not just restricted to Elvis.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
Maybe because I became an Elvis fan too late { compared to some}
I never thought of Elvis better or worse than any other human being.
He put on a great show ,had a great voice, etc. but I was never into worshiping any human being. Seems like it would put a lot of pressure on any artist.
When I heard of all the "churches" started up in his name ...
That turned me off completely. I never thought he would approve of that any more than I did.
It's just a part of the "Elvis World" and I tend to ignore any fanatic in all things. I appreciate his talent, the rest is something some fanatic fans made up. I just shake my head, smile and walk away.
To put anyone on a pedestal is not fair to oneself or the person you admire.
They're bound to "fall off" .That's when admiration turns to disappointment and anger in any "idol". Best to admire and enjoy the talent you see rather than be disappointed and point out all their "mistakes".
At least, that's how I feel about it.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
Yes it would in a certain manner...but I suggest meeting Elvis would make
every other sensation appear pale.
Apparently he did have a lot of charisma...he was known to put everyone at ease and make them feel very special upon meeting them....unlike a lot of rude artist we've had since he came on the scene.
Diane
Yes, but my point is that there are millions of people around the world who - had they met Elvis - would probably have just said "Nice guy" and nothing more, or even reacted with indifference.
And there are many people around the world don't like Elvis, and if they met him, they'd say "Meh. Big deal".
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
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