“I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster,” Henderson affirms. “It was He who created all that we see and all that we feel. We feel strongly that the overwhelming scientific evidence pointing towards evolutionary processes is nothing but a coincidence, put in place by Him.”
He writes “to formally request that this alternative theory be taught in your schools, along with the other two theories [creationism and evolution].” —Feedback — The Flying Spaghetti Monster (NewScientist.com)
I love the bit tying global warming to the decline in the number of pirates since 1800, but I’m not so sure that ridiculing one’s opponents is the best way to change the situation.
At any rate, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a hoot.
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Spaghetti and meatballs be upon you all.
Come visit the forums and check out the Hymns. Some aren't much, but there are a few that are unbelievable. Lots more interesting artwork as well.
Yes! I saw that alongside the article! Hilarious. Thanks for the suggestion... this could be interesting.
You're the RTA for Maureen Vissat, right? She might like the spoof of Michelangelo's Creation of Adam.
I read this "noodliness" on Wednesday. At first I was offended, but as I read on I began to lighten up and laugh. Interesting approach to combat the recent intent of Creationism in the classroom.
Is it possible that this topic will "noodle" its way into any STW classes this year? Just a thought... since we do discuss religion and education in sections.
Fair enough.
In fact, instead of attacking anyone directly, Henderson chose satire -- something that takes much more effort than a direct attack. Perhaps I was too harsh... someone, please slap me with a noodly appendage.
I don't believe the Flying Spaghetti Monsterites are
"ridiculing [their] opponents". They are simply pointing out that if "intelligent design" is a viable theory to be taught, so is Flying Spaghetti Monsterism. There is the same amount of scientific evidence for either. Creationism has no place in the science classroom.