What exactly is Pastafarianism? Have patience young one. All will be revealed in due time. (Psst. Scroll down.)
INTRODUCING THE CHURCH OF THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER
Pastafarianism or the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a social movement that promotes a light-hearted view of religion and opposes the teaching of ‘intelligent design’ and ‘creationism’ in public schools.
WAIT. WHAT??
Yup. To cut a very, very, very long story short – ‘intelligent design’ and ‘creationism’ are basically concepts that try to make religion seem more like a science – and therefore, more err… believable. Whew.
WHO STARTED IT ALL?
The “Flying Spaghetti Monster” was first described in a satirical open letter written by Bobby Henderson in 2005 to protest the decision to permit teaching ‘intelligent design’ as an alternative to evolution in public school science classes. Pretty serious eh?
SO…. IS THIS A REAL RELIGION?
Pastafarianism is a legally recognized religion in the Netherlands and New Zealand. Hey, in April 2016, the world’s first legally recognized Pastafarian wedding was performed. Seems legit.
PIRATES ARE BASICALLY ANGELS
According to Pastafarianism, “global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct effect of the shrinking numbers of pirates since the 1800s”. Okay, then…
HOW TO LOOK LIKE A PASTAFARIAN
Simple – wear a pasta strainer! In July 2011, Austrian pastafarian Niko Alm won the legal right to be shown in his driving license photo wearing a pasta strainer on his head – after he claimed that it was for religious reasons.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Just click on the link below and follow the instructions. Ta-da!
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