“As a scientist, I’d like to say that the currently accepted scientific theory is evolution. But, some competing ideas have been proposed, such as ID and FSMism, and discussion to include one should include the other, as these ideas are equally valid.“
– Mark Zurbuchen, Ph.D.
“As a medical practitioner and scientist, I wholeheartedly believe that every theory and hypothesis needs full consideration and explanation with formal ratification by peer review. We have a duty to inform our schools and presumably pasta should form a staple part of our educational diet.“
– Dr. A. Macintyre (UK)
“Letting the religious right teach ID in schools is like letting the Marines teach poetry in advanced combat training. As a scientist, I see these the relevancy between the two sets to be equal. If Kansas is going to mess up like this, the least it can do is not be hypocritical and allow equal time for other alternative “theories” like FSMism, which is by far the tastier choice.”
– J. Simon, PhD
“One of the hardest things to do as a scientist is to put my personal beliefs aside when discussing matters of science. So as a professional, I have to say that both forms of Intelligent Design – ID and ID-FSM are equally valid and if intelligent design is taught in schools, equal time should be given to the FSM theory and the non-FSM theory. But, speaking personally now, it seems to me the FSM theory is MUCH more plausable than the non-FSM ID theory, because it is the only one of the two that takes into account all the discrepancies between ID and measureable objective reality.”
– Professor Douglas Shaw, Ph.D
“In discussing competing theories, if one is to present ID then it is only fair and logical to teach other theories with commensurate evidence. Based on Mr. Henderson’s letter, it is clear that the FSM theory has evidence comparable in weight to ID. As a scientist and professor, it is often difficult to present differing opinions in an unbiased way. However, it is important to the student to be exposed to these ideas to form their own opinions. This comes right out of the handbook of the ID purporters: present the different “theories” and let the listener decide. If those in favor of ID are so convinced, then they should not be concerned that the presentation of the FSM theory would serve to undermine the credibility of ID. “
– Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, PhD
“At one time, I believed as the Aztecs did, that the universe was created by two gods, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca who attacked and ripped apart Hungry Woman to create the universe. Then I believed, as the Moriori do, that the universe was created when Papa and her husband Rangi hugged and bore children, and were subsequently separated by their son Tane who let light shine between them. However, my views have been swayed by the substantial evidence that the earth and universe was actually created relatively recently by the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). I am firmly convinced that the evidence supporting this depiction of the origins of life, the universe, and everything has many of the trappings of science, and I therefore support the inclusion of FSM creation evidence in the Kansas science curriculum and standards.“
– Sebastian Wren, Ph.D
“ One of the most exciting developments in fundamental physics in the last twenty years has been the development of so-called “String Theory.” In String Theory, all fundamental sub-atomic particles are visualized and described mathematically as microscopic vibrating strings. Although as yet unproven, many physicists believe that String Theory has the potential to become the long-sought “Theory of Everything,” through which the fundamental physical nature of all matter and forces will become understood.
Obviously String Theory IS correct, although misnamed (a secular humanist conspiracy perhaps?). As NOODLE Theory clearly unambiguously reveals, He has created the fundamental subatomic particles that form all matter in this universe in His own quivering image! You, me, the Earth, the stars…everything in the universe…are all built of trillions of tiny jiggling noodles, microscopic copies of our Divine Saucy Maker. Truly He is everywhere and in all things!
Boy-oh-Boyardi and Ramen!“
–Steve Lawrence, PhD
“As a scientist I believe that when presented with a new idea every possibility should be considered so we can eventually find the truth. It would be very biased if the only possibilities presented would be regulated by some authority. As a scientist I am biased towards the theory of evolution, but this does not mean that everyone should be forced to only learn this and believe this. Putting this aside, I feel if the government feels the need to regulate what students need to learn, then all ideas should be taught in school. Not only Intelligent Design (ID) should be taught, but the theory of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) should also be taught. In my scientific opinion when comparing the two theories, FSM theory seems to be more valid then the classic ID theory. There is more data to back FSM then I have ever seen for ID. The graph which was presented should alone more convincing then anything ID has ever presented. I endorse the FSM theory.“
–Afshin Beheshti, PhD
“As a scienctist, I think that ID is a form of pseudoscience–nothing more, nothing less. Pseudosciences lack the well-designed and carefully-interpreted experiments which characterize the true sciences. ID is popular because it provides the general public with an easily understood “answer” to nature’s complexity. Why is it human nature to try to fill the gaps in science with some form of a deity? Nobel laureate Richard Feynman, in his response the Challenger disaster, wrote, “For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled.” It is too bad that many in the USA have fallen into the ID trap, and are making emotional rather than logical decisions.
That being said, and the more I consider ID and the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) theory, the FSM theory has a lot going for it. First, it should satisfy even the most ardent ID detractors. Secondly, since everyone needs to eat and to believe in something, the FSM theory fulfills these desires. Finally, FSM neatly ties together the many ideas about the creation of the universe. I plan on exposing my students to the FSM theory over a pasta dinner. “
–Elizabeth Cowles, PhD
Continue to Academic Endorsements – page 2
Everybody’s gotta believe in somethin’.
I believe I’ll have another beer.
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I have not read all the replies to this academic endorsement, due to time constraints, but what I have read is that it is generally believed that the theory of ID is a “pseudoscience” (Elizabeth Cowles, PhD) while evolution is something more. What seems to have been generally forgotten is that both are in fact theories; neither of which are based on anything more than assumed observations. Personally, I do believe Creationism is the most likely theory; not because there is more evidence for Creationism besides the apparent observations that can be made, but because there is not overwhelming, evidence for both theories, and I have a firm belief that God has done what He inspired to be written. If you would like to discuss observations in support of either theory, sans juvenile bickering email me…agloor@kcu.edu.
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@Theologian101-BA Nov 18th, 2007 at 7:46 am
“What seems to have been generally forgotten is that both are in fact theories”neither of which are based on anything more than assumed observations.”
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The first part of your statement is correct up to a point. The point is that one, Evolutionary Theory is both a Scientific theory and as well as a clearly established natural process, while the other, Intelligent Design is a Theological Theory (i.e. a philosophy).
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“neither of which are based on anything more than assumed observations.”
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Erm…. exactly what is an “assumed observation”? Is that another new “scientific” term along the lines of “irreducible complexity” LOL (:))
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btw what do you think of the following Theologian101-BA?
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/id/program.html
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Also may I suggest that you try making yourself a little more familiar with the definition of a scientific theory. Oh and maybe introduce yourself to a few of the established evolutionary concepts as well. (not those made up by the bible literalists. Really helps to have some idea of what you are actually dismissing or arguing against before attempting to do so.
May the FSM guide your education in these matters (:))
RAmen
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“I do believe Creationism is the most likely theory; not because there is more evidence for Creationism besides the apparent observations that can be made”
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Oh, I forgot to add, could you please expand on some of these “apparent observations”? I believe your indulgence will be greatly appreciated.
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Pastafarianism is the mother religion of cuisine based eschatologies, but clearly not he last word. We must recoginze that Terry Tisamisu created a new covenant for the true believers. Rather than settling for beer and strippers, the Flying Spaghetti Monster sent his only begotten offspring to redeem our existential indigestion, and promise us all that when our life on meatball earth concludes we will be taken to Sicily-in-the Sky for all time to come where our ghosts will party with the Tasty Triunity(FSM the father, his son Terry Tiramisu, and the one who doth proceed from them, the Blessed Bracciola). There we will be given Meat, pasta, hard liquor and not only strippers but free hookers– to be precise 73 free hookers if we are martyrs for the faith.
but only those who believe in this new faith in all its particulars without unquestioningly without any evidence whatsoevcer will be rewarded. The rest, including all who merely believe in the FSM will have their soul scraped from the plate of its mortal existence into a fetid and disgusting garbage can, where it will spend all eternity with the other non-believers. And this will happend because the Tasty Triunity LOVES you, so don’t say anythibng bad about it, because that is blasphemy.
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Pastafarians, come to your senses! Tasty Triunitarianism is the one true religion. The church of the FSM is incomplete and you are heretics and apostates who will turn to compost in the eternal gargbage can while the Tasty Triunity parties in Sicilly-in-the-sky with those who have embraced the faith. Dont be lost, convert and accept Terry Tiramisu as you Lord and Savior!
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Having wandered aimlessly and bereft in the desert of nonbelief for lo these many years, I am overjoyed to have found our savior, FSM! He lifts my spirits with his perfectly al dente noodley apendages, and washes my heart with his not-too-spicy-but-certainly-not-bland sauce. FSM nourishes the hearts, minds, spirits and souls (not to mention the bellies) of the world, serving up the carbs of wisdom to all and leading us on the path to righeousness. I throw myself at the wall, hoping I will stick in your name, RAmen.
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“Today’s religion is tomorrow’s mythology”. It’s just a matter of time.
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Hear Hear, Robert! Well said!
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I’m guessing that it’s been mentioned before, but I don’t have the faith yet to read the words of all my fellow disciples; so, I will just mention – String Theory; Google it if you don’t know about it. It was a revelation for me just know. In HIS own image is deceptive on a macro level, as at a very fundamental level, we are strings. I am Spaghetti. We are Spaghetti. The World is Spaghetti. The Universe is Spaghetti. God is Spaghetti. Spaghetti Theory.
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Hi Ping
We call it Noodle Theory :)
RAmen
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Has anyone been to the museum of creation science in Kentucky? These people clearly know what they’re talking about. It was inspiring to see Pebbles and Bam-Bam riding Dino while Fred, Wilma, Barny and Betty take pics’s. Great exhibit. Makes you realize evolution is only a theory, and a not very inspiring one at that.
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Pastafarianism is the real deal. I am a believer. FSM saved my life when i was going through some hard times. PRAISE PASTA!
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I am a believer as well.
PRAISE THE FSM!!!
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Piszczel you are cool in my books, and friend of FSM is a friend of mine?
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any friend*
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In the immortal words of John Lennon:
“I am he, as you are he. as you are me. and we are all spaghetti.”
Lennon Knew.
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goo goo g’joob
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FINALLY! A relgion that makes sense, my life has a true meaning now, I can walk out of my door and face life with confidence. I will live my life to its fullest hopeing that I will feel the grace of his great “noodly apendage”…….giggidy.
ALL HAIL THE GLORY OF THE FSM!!!
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You have all missed the most obvious of all thoughts in your tireless prattle- predating the FSM as an entity was Holy Trinity from which other religions derived their own derivations.
This Trinity consisted of the Holy Water, Holy Flour (Ghost) and Ether (consisting of meat and meat by-products, tomato essence, spices, oil and maybe a little salt of the Earth). It was only when the three were combined to replicate the Super-string image that we use to visualize the FSM that the Creator became the Creator as well as the Created.
And it repeats ad infinitum in a cyclical pattern also claimed by some fringe groups that are well out of the mainstream of right-knowing.
As we consume the Creator for our own sustainment, so we provide sustainment for new Creators from our processed leavings. And THIS keeps us from being full of IT and of ourselves.
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I have been converted
FSMism is my calling.I love those of this religion..The game has stumpled me, but I was never really a gamer…I hope this doesnt deter me from getting higher to the Flying Spagehetti Monster..because I love him..He is the one..the calling…the reason of my being… I have to agree with King of Lytton..The FSM looks so damn hot with that santa hat…&& who is that man..next to the FSM???? I AM SO JEALOUS!
I hope to hear from you soon!
Love Destiny=
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Surely it is Carbohydrate Design ?
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your freaking stupid idiots
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Come worship at our holy house of spaghettini 600 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to Pastafarians we cater to Rastafarians, Vegetarians, Adkins Dieters, Meataholics, Beeraholics, and Lasagna fanatics, as well as whoever else is walking (or segwaying) up and down Ponce from 11 am to 10 pm every day (except government holy days) Very cheap way to declare your devotion to his noodliness.
1(404)888-9149
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matt Nov 30th, 2007 at 1:05 am
“your freaking stupid idiots”
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No, I thinkyou’ll be wanting the Discovery Institute matt. Though my advice is to stay right away from there. Some very nasty loopy sorts over there!
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I have more proofs!
credit goes to http://www.godlessgeeks.com/LINKS/GodProof.htm for ideas
MORAL ARGUMENT (II)
(1) In my younger days I was a cursing, drinking, smoking, gambling, child-molesting, thieving, murdering, bed-wetting bastard.
(2) That all changed once I became religious.
(3) Therefore, FSM exists.
ARGUMENT FROM UNINTELLIGENCE
(1) Okay, I don’t pretend to be as intelligent as you guys — you’re obviously very well read. But I read the Gospel, and nothing you say can convince me that FSM does not exist. I feel him in my heart, and you can feel him too, if you’ll just ask him into your life.
(2) Therefore, FSM exists.
ARGUMENT FROM BELIEF
(1) If FSM exists, then I should believe in Him.
(2) I believe in FSM.
(3) Therefore, FSM exists.
ARGUMENT FROM BLINDNESS (II)
(1) FSM is love.
(2) Love is blind.
(3) Stevie Wonder is blind.
(4) Therefore, Stevie Wonder is FSM.
(5) Therefore, FSM exists.
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I am the arch enemy of the FSM, THE ANTIPASTO, bwa hahahahaha….
I will annihilate you!
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Two FSM proselytizers appeared at my door not too very long ago. My family and I have waited all our life for a rich and fulfilling meaning to lifes endless enigmas.
While I have easily accepted just about all that the FSM represents there is just one little point I can’t seem to fathom……………OK, a Spaghetti monster no problem. But I just can’t seem to buy into this “FLYING” thing.
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@lo-life. I understand there is a heretical sect of coFSM called the “Tortellini Witnesses” who specialize in door to door proseletyzing. Beware, don’t let ‘em in.
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LATE BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Is Davey Jones from pirates of the Caribbean a manifestation of his noodliness? Those tentacles in his beard are very pasta- like, he has a organ that looks like penne, and is a pirate.
Some devoted Pastafarians now believe this theory. But more questions arise… Was Walt Disney Pastafarian?
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I LOVE PASTA! IM PASTAFARIAN! ALL PRAISE THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER!
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as an Italian, I am a natural born Pastafarian. I don’t need no academic endorsements to believe in pasta.
ciao
diana
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maybe the running potatoe monster would be angry!!!!
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Ummm – these are just comments – not evidence. Get over it.
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As someone that has been named after food, and the daughter of a food mogul, manufacturer and chef (one busy night) FSM not only satisfy’s any religious questions, but naturally fits into my life and is always there to lend a helping noodle when I need one.
As a scientist at heart, I indeed studied biology and Chemistry at a higher level at school, and can only conclude that the basis for both is undeniably based on His Pasta Goodness. You only need to open a rat and see how alike the intestines are to linguini. It is quite remarkable.
I am in full belief that others believing in some other creator or believing in such nonsense as “evolution” are fools, mitigated by society’s need to control. Free flowing noodles are the true symbol of Freedom, and in every way stand for truth, justice and…. how ever that ends.
Long live his Meaty meatballs.
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The entire purpose of the education system is to prepare children and young adults for later life by providing them not only with knowledge about their world, but also with essential skills such as critical thinking. As such, simply teaching evolution in schools and completely skipping over the theory of intelligent design can never be justified, as it is debates such as this in which the children must participate if they are to gain these vital skills. As such it would also be wrong to teach the theory of intelligent design from just one perspective. If it is to be taught at all it must at least make an attempt to comprehensively cover all of the different creation theories, not encourage mindless conformity by sticking to commonly accepted theories, as this would still hinder the childrens critical thinking and decision making skills. Therefore FSMism is essential to the nation’s educational wellbeing. This would not only reinforce the said skills, but it would also provide the children with a more balanced perspective on religion which would in turn prevent extremism. If taught on a global scale, multiple creation theories could halt the cycle of violence in which we now find ourselves in as a result of religious extremists. This is truly the will of his noodley greatness, to bring about peace on earth amongst all nations and creeds.
May his carbohydrate-rich form be with you for eternity.
Hague
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FSM is truely the perfect responce to ID supporter’s trying to get their “theory” taught in public schools.
After all, to teach evolution you have to be open-minded enough to teach ID. That is THE intelligence. Therfore, FSM deserves to be taught as well.
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@ Anonymous
And what more is the bible the commentary? Is that no more then a form of quotes? It could be as easily manipulated.
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Lord, allow me to be thy garlic bread.
Amen
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I’m a bricklayer, and in my professional opinion, eating pasta beats eating Jesus anyday !!!!!
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Dear FSM people,
I fear I have to diverge a little from the commonly expressed ID-FSM theory of the creation of the universe.
The view that has been revealed to me has some similarities with the way that, in Christianity, God is exhibited in three forms (viz., Father, Son, & Holy Ghost). My understanding is that true believers of FSM recognise that the FSM does not possess tentacles at all times. Indeed the most common format of the FSM, as I understand, from personal revelation, is as a ball. This leads clearly to the Genitocentric Theory of the Universe (GTU) which I would like to suggest is far more plausible than ID-FSM.
In summary the GTU-FSM may be best understood by its links with the Ancient Religion of the Earth Mother and the worship of the sacred Omphalos (the pregnant belly / sacred mound of ash at the hearth). But the Ancient Religion was modified in the light of people’s understanding of the role of males in the reproductive process. This gave rise to the Ancient texts of the Old and the New Testicle, both being books of witness to the importance of the genital act Unfortunately in early FSM writings these two books were “bowdlerised” as the Old Tentacle and the New Tentacle (and the oldest elements within them were known as the “Pentatentacle”).
Christians, who are often abusive when it comes to giving adequate expression to rival beliefs, sometimes refer to the GTU-FSM as being “all b**ls”, but I dismiss that as being unworthy of comment.
Of course, eating the flat earth version of the Holy Ball (pasta) without tentacles is a holy act, and represents sharing in the inner meaning of GTU-FSM, by consuming it and making it part of one. Each bite of pasta is a a Sharing Act as we make the essence of the universe into part of ourselves. We recognise that the earth is not flat, but the treatment of the Great Ball as a flat object is to be seen in symbolic terms and not as a literal statement of belief that all balls are really flat.
Finally to eat a tentacular ball would be symbolic of disempowering the Great Ball and is therefore generally disapporoved of since it shows a lack of respect for a central image of our belief. In particular, my understanding is that the blasphemous nature of the Hot Cross Bun and its symbolic nullification of the Great Ball is both hurtful and distasteful to many true believers, but out of politeness to Christians many of us are prepared to set our personal distaste for such sacrilege on one side, and, in the interests of common humanity, we will still share in the Christian acts so common over the period of Easter.
Ys
rarinit
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If you want to teach Intelligent Design (reationism), That is fine with me. However do so in a religion based class setting. Don’t push your beleifs as science please. Although it would be best to not push your beleifs at all. I don’t push mine.
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I AM THE ANTIPASTO! FEAR ME, MORTALS!!!!
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Finally, He has bestowed His divine truth unto the world. Rejoice, oh ye faithful, for our Creator has returned!!
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How can anyone assert the truth of evolution when the existence of His Divine Noodliness is irrefutably proven by the wonderful variety of the types of pasta is seen all around us? Where does pasta come from? has anyone ever seen a strand of spaghetti “evolve” into ravioli? No! I grant you that spaghetti may adapt and become tagliatelli or some other branch of the strand family but these are the adaptation of of the same kinds not evolution. The doubters have never given a satisfactory naturalistic explanation for this truly astounding diversity. The last serious attempt to do this was in 1959 in a BBC programme called Panorama in which the presenter, Richard Dimbleby (whose son is now a world renowned advocate of evolution) claimed that spaghetti grew on trees in Switzerland but since this was patently demonstrated to be a hoax, the skeptics have not made any serious attempt to disprove the Divine origin of pasta and confined themselves to sniping from the sidelines.
If anyone can witness the wonderful Transubstantiation of pasta through the sacred ritual of Immersion in a pot of holy water heated with Faith from hard, dead matter into a heap of nutritious food for both our body and soul and remain an infidel then I weep for them. As on who was raised on a dour Prebytarian diet of porridge and haggis, I daily fall to my knees and give thanks to his Divine Noodliness for the wonderful gift that he has bestowed on us.
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Yea, and on the third diet, he ascended into oven, bringing pizza on earth and good will to chow mein.
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This IS the truth FSM is God and therer is no other praise FSM and may his noodley master be with you
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i had an eye-opening vision last night, i saw the flying spaghetti monster, he touched me with one of his noodly appendages and it gave me insight. i now understand what is right and why it is so.
he told me that he visited the virgin mary and used his noodly appendage to make jesus.
therefore jesus’ father, God, is the flying spaghetti monster himself.
there you have it,
Ramen
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new time reader and commenter, i understand what you are saying completely and glad to help the Pastafarian cause!
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