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Elvis - Religion And Spirituality
Bélard, Paul F. (2025)

Linden Press , Greenlawn (NY)
paperback , 324 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8-2699-8449-0

Category:	Religion
Language:	English
Description:	Early in his career, Elvis said: "I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to." He considered that music was like a religion: "When you experience them both, it should move you." His devotion to music associated with religion never wavered. He described Gospel music as "the purest thing there is on this earth." Elvis' relationship to faith throughout his life was infinitely more complex. He was a multi-layered individual. His Pentecostal roots ran deep and he mostly identified himself as a Christian. However, in the mid-sixties and further on, he became more of a spiritual seeker, intent on exploring the teachings of various religions. He developed an interest in different ones, including his own Jewish heritage, which came from his mother Gladys' side of the family. In his own words, "All I want is to know and experience God. I'm a searcher, that's what I'm all about." Source: book back cover.
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