Saw an old documentary a while ago about the "Elvites", the religious group that sees Elvis Presley as the Messiah.

Now, I cannot help getting these "Life of Brian"- vibes, but are the Elvites really something to laugh at? I mean how did Christianity, or any other religion for that matter, start?

How do we look upon "prophets" and "messiahs" today compared to thousand years ago?

my god, this is just......geez

The kings second coming

The kings return

Well I know, but I wanted to make a connection between the origins of Christianity (for instance) and that.

I think you raise quite a valid point, actually.

In my opinion any belief based on faith is just as ridiculous as any other, I don't think followers of this religion are any crazier than those of mainstream religion, both are asking you to take a leap into the realm of fiction.

Agreed 100% with Affliction's post.
Elvis is the King of Rock, and Rock is life. Therefore, Elvis is the King of Life.

Yep, makes sense. It's not a religion for me, but it has equal standing with Christianity to me.
Maybe even a little more, as Jesus never released any hit songs...