I mean let's look at it in a theological sense. (Put your sarcasm hat on kiddies)
Jesus was persecuted by the Jews
MJ was persecuted by the Papparazi
Jesus walked on water
MJ walked on air (moonwalked)
Jesus fed the masses with a few fish and loaves of bread
MJ fed the masses with a few songs and loafers
Jesus had his disciples
MJ had his doctors
Jesus was tempted by the devil
MJ was tempted by Brooke Shields
Jesus died and became even more popular
MJ died became even more popular
So is it safe to say then, that MJ will either become the Black man's Jesus or the patron saint of all losers i.e MJ fans.
Just a thought.
(sarcasm hat off)