Holy Book Of The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, also known as Pastafarianism, is a satirical religion that was created to protest the teaching of intelligent design in schools. The religion was founded in 2005 by Bobby Henderson, a physics graduate who wrote an open letter to the Kansas Board of Education. The letter argued that if intelligent design was going to be taught as an alternative to evolution, then the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster should also be taught as an alternative.
What is the Holy Book of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
The Holy Book of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is called the "Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster". It was written by Bobby Henderson and first published in 2006. The book is a satirical take on religious texts and is meant to be humorous.
The book is divided into eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts", which are similar to the Ten Commandments in Christianity. These commandments are humorous and are meant to poke fun at the idea of religious rules. For example, one commandment is "I'd really rather you didn't use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others." The book also includes stories, letters, and teachings that are meant to be humorous.
What are the beliefs of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster does not have specific beliefs or practices. Instead, it is a satirical religion that is meant to poke fun at the idea of organized religion. However, there are some general ideas that are associated with the religion.
One of the main beliefs of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is that the universe was created by a flying spaghetti monster. This idea is meant to be a parody of the Christian belief in intelligent design. The Church also believes that pirates are holy beings and that the decline in the number of pirates is the cause of global warming. This idea is meant to show the absurdity of trying to find a single cause for complex problems.
How is the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster recognized?
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is not recognized as a religion by any government. However, members of the Church have fought for recognition in several countries. In the United States, for example, members of the Church have fought to have their driver's licenses and other government documents list their religion as "Pastafarian". In 2016, a woman in New Zealand was allowed to wear a colander on her head for her driver's license photo, as it was her religious headwear as a Pastafarian.
Conclusion
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a satirical religion that was created to protest the teaching of intelligent design in schools. The Holy Book of the Church, the "Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster", is a humorous take on religious texts. While the Church does not have specific beliefs or practices, it is known for its belief in a flying spaghetti monster as the creator of the universe and its worship of pirates as holy beings. While the Church is not recognized as a religion by any government, members have fought for recognition in several countries.
