Presleyterianism
English
editEtymology
editBlend of Presley + Presbyterianism, as a playful substitution.
Noun
editPresleyterianism (uncountable)
- The cult of Elvis Presley, especially in the southern United States
- 1997, Fortean Times, numbers 102-106, page 20:
- The First Church of Presleyterianism
- 2000, Swami Beyondananda, Swami for President[1], page 62:
- Presleyterianism has something for everyone.
- 2004, Bill Yenne, The Field Guide to Elvis Shrines[2]:
- Presleyterianism teaches us that there is no discrepancy between science and theology, no disparity between putting your trust in physics and technology or believing in Elvis.