I’m sorry to come off strong and all but as my school we have believers that follow this. I dont mind in what you believe in for all seriousness BUT the pictures, some are a mockery that you are apperntly trying to put on catholics,jews,lutherians,e.t.c. We dont blast on your religion DONT BLAST ON MINE OR OTHERS! You guys want to be taking serious? well then do it proffessional..
-chris
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An elaborate spoof on Intelligent Design, The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is neither too elaborate nor too spoofy to succeed in nailing the fallacies of ID. It's even wackier than Jonathan Swift's suggestion that the Irish eat their children as a way to keep them from being a burden, and it may offend just as many people, but Henderson, described elsewhere as a 25-year-old "out-of-work physics major," puts satire to the same serious use that Swift did. Oh, yes, it is very funny. -- Scientific American
Do it professionally, and use spell check.
please check the rest of the hatemail section, you will see that you guys ARE blasting us.
This guy has obviously not noticed all the wicked things being done to pastas around the world, or the disdain the mainstream has for the words of saucy glory.
“well then do it proffessional..”
This seems to be the case over and over again. People telling us to tighten up, but their mails are very difficult to read, due to all the errors. Ironic.
wow! what school do you go to? i just want to know so i can be sure not to send my kids there. after all, i want them to learn grammar. get a life!
Chris, I think you misunderstand. Few of us, if any, are interested in “Blasting On” anyone’s religious beliefs. What is being blasted here is the idea that although Jesus tells us to worship in secret, give alms in secret, pray in secret (Matthew 6), many Christians feel it is their duty to make society conform to their personal ethics. Jesus also said that if you carry the good news to a town, and they will not receive it, to “shake the dust of that town off your feet.” He does not say that you should get a bunch of your guys elected to the school board so you can change the rules to suit your perception of the message of Christ. At the Creation museum in Kentucky there is a sign at the entrance that reads “Don’t think, just Believe.” By Evolution or Creation, you have to admit that we ended up with a large, complex, and exceedingly capable brain. For God’s sake, use it. That’s what we really want.
Daryle
He’s just upset because our Lord has bigger balls than his.
Hmm… Perhaps you shouldn’t generalize for ALL Christians. I know several that I work with that are in my face all the time blasting my religion, and actually make fun of my worshiping His noodily goodness. One brought in a weird toy with a plate of spaghetti and some eyes in it. I asked her where his meatballs were, and hung it up at my desk and thanked her for the thoughtful gift. She goes out of her way to send me Christian themed holiday cards that talk about being blessed and whatnot. Yet, when I try to speak of how we should all thank Him for holding us down so we do not float off into space, she will not listen. And that’s just me… what about all the deaths perpetrated in the name of Jesus because they will not convert? Is that not surpassing blasting another’s beliefs? YOU may not, but please, do not do yourself such a disservice by lumping yourself with those that make it their goal to… at least we do not spread His message in a way that is wrapped in hate. For an example of who you are lumping yourself in with, please see: http://www.godhatesfags.com/
Chris, your concern is noted. While there are some Pastafarians who are vocal in their condemnation of organized religion, particularly Christianity, most of us are quite content to live and let live. We are about “blasting” the ignorance of those who profess the desire to teaching ID in science classes, when ID does not meet the definition of science. If they wish to teach this BELIEF in schools, then it should be done in religion or philosophy courses. You do not condemn us to hell, and I appreciate that. However, I would like to ask you to PLEASE use your spell-check and proper grammar. Your missive would have been much easier to read and understand.
If you take exception to any images, tell us which ones! A vague, generalized complaint hardly gives any idea of how to adequately respond. The message of this site, if you send the time to really read and try to understand, is to neither mock nor single out for special treatment any belief. Some individuals cross the line from time to time, but if you don’t understand that message I think you need to take more time to get to know us.
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Also, I don’t think you are coming across al that strongLY (adverb needed here!). In fact, titling your post that way almost guarantees it will be a weak, apologetic argument. Open, strong debate is nothing to fear! I realized a long time ago that if my personal beliefs can’t stand a little blast, from time to time, maybe my beliefs are not all that strong. If your faith is true, how can any words or images be a threat to it? But I do also have a preference for respectful debate, and that is one thing I try to contribute here for what it is worth.
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If you do want to come across strongly, post your reasoning and rationale clearly, and no apologies will be needed! And yes, I agree with others that the quality of the writing (grammar, etc.) is a reflection on the quality of the thinking behind any post.
@kelly
“wow! what school do you go to? i just want to know so i can be sure not to send my kids there. after all, i want them to learn grammar. get a life!”
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Chris did say there are Pastafarians at his school, so maybe the place isn’t so bad, chris just being a very bad representative.
“Do it proffessional [sic]”?
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Your letter oozes irony to the extent tht i threw up over my breakfast.
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It was pasta, by the way.
i can’t take someone serious if they say “Taking Seriously”. It is “taken”
Silly person. The purpose of the FSM is not to offend or mock. His Noodliness, in His infinitely saucy wisdom, merely wants us small meat-based organisms to think about some questions, such as:
If a bunch of people say they believe in something, does that mean others should be forced to teach it?
Is it possible that other people think that your beliefs are as silly and unsubstantiated as you think mine are?
Personally, I like people of other religions, and try to lead by example rather than proselytize. I generally pity non-Pastafarians, as they are going to miss out on all the beer. At any rate, all of us religious types ought to stick together, to battle Big Science and the lies they want us to teach in school.
Aren’t lutherians people who make violins? Of course the FSM is opposed to violins, he’s a peaceful god.
Why is it that all hate mail has terrible spelling?
Chris, dear:
Your beliefs are your own, and I wouldn’t “BLAST” them. I wouldn’t “blast” them, either. I might ask you to defend some element or another, if you bring it up, which shouldn’t seem onerous to anyone in a religion which so reveres martyrs.
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Your spelling, grammar, punctuation, ability to conceive and express a point, however, deserve all the ridicule heaped upon you. Here’s a tip: spend a little more time learning what all the adults in your community are paying taxes for you to learn, and a little less fretting over whether you are being oppressed, and you’ll do fine. Trust me on this.
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Or you can continue contributing to the perception that your particular beliefs are primarily defended by the embarrassingly ignorant, which is a pitiful conversion technique, wouldn’t you say?
1. Define this “We” that you talk of who aren’t “blasting” our religion because it seems like the comment “You are going to burn in HELL!” is “blasting”…
2. Who cares if it’s professional? Was your Jesus a professional?
3. We are being taken seriously. See the “Polk County decides not to pursue Intelligent Design” article.
@ chris
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Im sorry to come off strong but “soma people like US AMERICANS dont have maps.” “And I believe that education in South Aafrica and THE IRAQ,…everywhere like such as therfore.” Blah blah blah.
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sincerely, Miss Teen South Carolina
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On a more serious note, if youre going to dabble in the forum of the intelligentsia….DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST DUDE !!
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Salutations
Paul M.
Windsor, Ontario
Canada…confirmed Pirate.
“BUT the pictures, some are a mockery that you are apperntly trying to put on catholics,jews,lutherians,e.t.c.” Come again?