The Church of Rock 'N' Roll

One of the definitions of a religion is; a particular system of belief or worship. There's a group of people who fall under this definition but who are not a recognised religion. There are certainly more of them than there are people claiming to be Jedi. No-one has done a head count but there are probably more adherents to this sect worldwide than regular Church of England worshipers. This sect is known to the wider world as Elvis fans. 

They have many similarities with other organised religions. There is a central figure who they believe to be the one and only true deity. He inspires a devotion that bears no truck with any suggestion that Elvis is not the king of rock and roll.  They gather together to worship in dusty, backwater pubs by listening to Elvis' music on the juke box. They are easily identifiable by the dodgy hairdos that resemble quiffs and strangely dated outfits and, like most religions, is more popular with the older generation than the younger.

All religions have a place of pilgrimage and Graceland stands as a gathering spot for people the world over.  Like most religions they have worldwide gatherings to meet up and celebrate his life where they choose the best impersonator. The big event in Europe is at the Birmingham Metropole in January 2014 if you're interested.

Of course, no one has claimed that Elvis created the universe but the Buddhists  and Jedi don't have anything to say about it either. Elvis isn't going to answer any prayers but perhaps his music has helped people in that indefinable way that having a strong faith does. The Question is what the followers would call themselves, Presleyites. Elvishists? Answers on a postcard please.