If you ordered a certificate in the last week it’s in one of these mailers that were sent out yesterday:
The response was more than I anticipated and the majority of newly minted Pastafarian ministers live outside of the US which I did not expect.
There are at least 5 weddings planned in which a Pastafarian minister will officiate. I’ve gotten quite a few emails saying you are not allowed to do this. But like I’ve said, we maintain that our religion is as legitimate as any other. By all measures, our religion is more intellectually honest than any faith-based religion. If, when an ordained Pastafarian minister applies for a license to perform wedding in his or her region, the bureaucrat who processes those applications can reject it, if they wish. To date I’m not aware of that happening, but I realize there is some hoop-jumping required in certain areas. I am happy to write Letters of Good Standing or any other official documents that they may require.
To answer a question: I will make these as long as people want them and I am in the country. I move around a lot so if you would like one I’d recommend ordering it now.
Ordination Certificate order page
Hi! I’m a newly converted Pastafarian and (I’m really excited~!!) I think this is so cool! It’s a unique idea and I really like it. I wish I could have this certificate, but my parents don’t believe me that FSM is a real, legit religion. Sigh* It’s a shame they haven’t been touched by His Noodly Appendage…
Welcome to the noodly craziness that is FSM. Sadly, being told that this isn’t a real religion is probably something you should get used to. On the other hand, by the same thought process that labels FSM “fake”, every religion in the world could be called a sham, which is kinda why we’re here. Anyway, enjoy your time here and feel free to ask any questions. There’s pretty much always someone lurking who is willing and eager to discuss.
May logic and wisdom guide and protect you always
Mal
I get told I’m weird on a daily basis. This is something I can easily adapt to. :) I think this is so cool. I’ve never had a religion and never really thought I ever would. I’m not a very religious person. This, though. I like the Pastafarian thinking. I believe it’s very smart. That’s why I’m here. (also, now I can wear a colander on my head and *not* get weird stares! It’s religious headgear!)
Thank you so much for replying and the offer. I really appreciate it.
Amy
Welcome Amy. It is always great to meet the newly touched…. by His Noodly Appendage. As a side, from one ‘weirdo’ to another, life is not a factory producing the same cookie cutter humans, embrace that which makes you different. Being ‘weird’ has not stopped me from excelling at life, nor has it lessened my enjoyment of it, and my Wife (of 20 years) & Son love me just the way I am.
So raise a glass of your favorite brew, a toast to ‘weird’, its better to have people love you for who you are than like you for being like everyone else.