“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
If we’re gonna worship anything, doesn’t anyone think it’s time to start looking at the planet we live on as something to worship, It is all of our temple, & we’re just destroying it with both science & religion, will we learn before it’s too late, you know, I really don’t think we’re going to, shame really
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“Ant” thinks that the universe, and all it contains; was created by this one planet? Good luck, but you’re never gonna get that creation myth into science lessons. Nice and fluffy though, plenty of feel-good factor. Probably fairly harmless too, but it’s gonna confuse geologists, seismologists and cosmologists.
How does a planet actually “do” anything, creatively? It doesn’t even have noodly appendages! Come on, Ant, let’s have some details.
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I could see how you have doubts if the FSM was nothing more than a cold lump of animated pasta, … but it FLYS.
It must be true!
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Lies all lies, i speak to you now not only as FSM but as a leader this is untrue and all statements above and future below are all lies
THIS IS THE WORD OF FSM, OBAY ME AND IF YOU DON’T I WILL SMITE YOU WITH PASTA SAUCE!!!
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The following statement is true.
The preceding statement is false.
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Arrrrg, me mateys, the FSM is the Almighty, and all should worship him. Well, you really don’t HAVE to, but it would be nice. Just remember his 8 “I’d Rather You Didn’ts”
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FSM … ‘obay’? … you need to replace a letter with ‘e’. Though why you want to go on ebay escapes me.
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FSM on Ebay? this is an outrage! Sacreligious commercialism! We must protest as a great multitude, waving small banners politely and muttering “tut!” Lets teach them a lesson they won’t forget!
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This cult actually just made my day! I find it hilarious how people can be so immature to believe that a flying clump of pasta created our universe. Are you guys actually for real or is this just a funny joke? If you guys actually believe this i really hope that you will eventually come down from la la land and know that a pasta dish did NOT create everything.
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Okay, dummy. I’ll explain. The FSM is not actually spaghetti. This is just the initial description attempted after the first documented manifestations. Unlike some other religions, we do not slavishly adhere to the unsophisticated observations of the ancients. We can use our intelligence to increase our understanding. Your religion is well suited to vegetables without minds like yourself, as no understanding whatsoever is necessary, just total acceptance of blatantly ridiculous legends. Critical faculties are a serious hindrance to your faith. Congratulations, you have found the right faith for you. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to think. It will make you uncomfortable. Just believe those in authority.
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@ #809
Prove it.
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Dear Christianity Rules!.
First of all, what a peculiar name. I really like the use of punctuation – is that common? Very adorable.
Second, I urge you to consider the possibility (and, in my humble opinion, truth) that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is not actually a monster made out of pasta which flies. This is merely a simplistic representation, as the stuff the FSM is actually made of is far from anything us lowly humans are able to grasp. This stuff, however, somewhat resembles spaghetti (with meatballs), and since it is not bound by gravity, it is said to be flying.
We don’t believe that a pasta dish created everything – that would just be silly. I really hope someday you will see how misguided you have been, be touched by his noodly appendage and join us on the path towards real truth.
RAmen.
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My fellow Pastafarians, there are some days when the only link I have to sanity is looking at this site. I’m not kidding. It always lifts my spirits.
I can’t cook, so sometimes I must partake of the body of the FSM by eating Spaghettios, which I hope is an acceptable practice. It’s the neat little spaghetti that you eat with a spoon—”oh oh, Spaghettios!”
I hope all of you have a great New Year.
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There are many cogent proofs of the existence of the Supreme FSM. First, there have been many sightings, and even photographs, many of them on this website. Secondly, the FSM has inspired so much wonderful art, poetry, music and hot dinners. Thirdly, acknowledging the Supremacy of the all-knowing FSM makes us all feel so much better, especially when we have terminal cancer, are in prison for offences we didn’t commit, mourn loved ones, or get stuck half-way up vertiginous mountains. Fourthly, if the FSM didn’t exist, how come the idea of Him exists? Fifthly, who else created the Universe if the FSM didn’t? (Don’t all shout at once, guys.) Sixthly, if the FSM didn’t exist, He couldn’t have made human beings out of vermicelli. Seventhly, how is it that we all have a picture in our minds of what the Supreme FSM looks like — and they are all pretty much the same? Coincidence? Come off it! Eighthly, there’s the fact that all those who don’t believe in the supreme goodness of the FSM lead dissolute and wicked lives, which can only be because they have chosen to separate themselves from Him; whereas His faithful followers are well-known for being completely free from sin. Ninthly, the Magic Pasta-based Book of the FSM (written in ketchup at His dictation) tells us that the FSM exists, and the Magic Pasta-based Book is obviously the Revealed truth. And tenthly — well, I just know in my heart….
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Brian Barder,
Let me first say that I am just discovering the truth of FSM for the first time today.Woe unto me for having wasted a Christmas holiday on evil, heathen rituals when the real truth was just waiting to find me here on the internet.
Your eloquent explanations of the true faith were everything I needed; Incontrovertible, Indisputable, Irrefutable, and Saucy.
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this information suggests that we as humanity have been created as so the scientific term would be evolution. This religon is a simpler form of not decieving people into believeing in decendents of one all mighty power but rather a something taken it’s name for the contributions it sets out for humanity. The FSM is just as good a thing to worship as Christians would god and buhdists would buhdah. with the exception that the FSM has symbolic meaning. The noodles can be a reference to each of every contribution that makes life as a human/animal what it is.
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I discovered this website a few days ago, and honestly, I admire it, very creative, and compared to the other religions-this is most sensible. This is one truely wicked awesome religion.
And Brian Barder, you have VERY good points, and I see no argue in them, for Flying Spaghetti Monster I do have faith in to be a real Creator. =]
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I am saddened and disgusted by the fact that this here GOD is partly made of meatballs. I seriously want to be a vegetarien. For that reason I am calling all vegetarien beleavers to unite with me and create a seperate church (Martin Luther also did this) where a soja-meat spagetti monster is our creator. I need a nail and a hammer.
CARLOSUS
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I can’t argue with that, rachel, cos I didn’t understand any of it. I probably would if I did, but that’s me, I just like arguing.
No I don’t!
Yes I do!
Okay, I do.
Wow, that was easy!
No it wasn’t.
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Bonjour.
Tous ces messages pourraient laisser croire que LA PAROLE n’a convaincu que les anglo-saxons.
Pour manifester la preuve du contraire, je vous envoie ce message en français.
Après avoir lu ” la Bible du monstrueux spaghetti volant ” , je me suis converti.
J’étais athée… (quelle erreur !)… aujourd’hui… (ou plutôt, depuis quelques semaines…) … après avoir reçu LE MESSAGE DE LA VERITE, je suis pastafarian.
Jean-Claude MOUETTE.
FRANCE.
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All hail Flying Spaghetti Monster! He has saved me with his noodle appendage, thanks for opening my eyes to the truth. :)
the dedicated follower,
Felipe villa ^(0-0)^
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Il est pastafarian?
Ich bin ein berliner!
Dos cervecas, por favor.
Och, aye. :-)
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yay, for the scientists that believe in the flying spaghetti monster. see it’s totally untrue (in case anyone was thinking it) that scientists have no sense of humour! fsmism is the first religion i’ve ever come across that’s had me be entertained enough to convert. i think all religion should be entertaining!
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As my life sank into the misery of atheism, I was saved. I became one with the Holy Sauce and embraced the Dinnerly Glory that is our Flying Spaghetti Monster. For my hand was made strong by the noodle of the Allmeatbally.
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Thank you for this.
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also it’s a very auspicious page number. (42). i’m part of the unofficial and not really a religion at all douglas adams religion. what does the FSM think of douglas adams i wonder? does he approve?
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And thus He said: “I am the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the pasta that never goes bad!” what more proof do we need for His righteous and just existence? If His Sauciness says it then it is true. RAmen
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The God Theory is a few thousand years old. Evolutionary Theory is over a century old. The FSM theory is only 3 years old.
It is therefore evidently clear that FSM theory must be the most accurate and up-to-date of all theories due to its modernity.
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Douglas Adams! Oh, I hope someone can find a Douglas Adams-FSM connection! If not, then one should be invented!
No matter what they tell us, no matter what they do. No matter what they teach us, what we believe is true!
I believe that FSM believes in Douglas Adams!
Never let facts get in the way of a beautiful theory!
He didn’t die, he works in my local chip shop. Praise be to FSM.
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i was left in a spiritual darkness, FSM was there with his great noodley appendage.
i was brought into the light.
he saved me.
i thank him every Friday by eating a bowl of ramen.
thank you FSM, i love you!!
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May the mighty FSM bless us all!
Ramen!
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Endorsed, one hundred times over.
FSM has changed my life. Thank you for showing me the Pastafarian way.
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may we bask in the sauce of his great love, and may those who do not beleive realize the beauty we feel within his noodely appendages. glory to fsm, i shall live and die by his name.
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from now on my life, which is not mine by the way, will be entirely devoted to the one creator whose appendages are too brightly and clearly the tools of truth to be looked at or even spelled. i am the weak and humble slave of his will, as any being n this earth, from protozoic buble-shaped life form to we humans who are so unworthy of his holy meaty and saucy consideration.
comme on dit chez nous: amène!
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Question- does the FSM approve of the oil rig and tanker pirates in the world today?
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Phahahha! You make me laugh. If theres A flying Spaghetti monster, Then I think theres flying ninja Turtles! HA! Everyone knows God is our almight ruler. How can spaghetti be a God? Or someone that everyone loves? (As in a worshiper) Hm, you almost made me Pee my pants..
Oh well.
Enjoy some purple Jelly, and move on(:
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I don’t thin that FSM approves of the modern pirates, cos they don’t wear the proper clothes.
And Stefanie, A lot of people believe in A god, but which one is yours? Most of them are ridiculous, and very few are lovable. Most of them are documented in their own books as being capable of staggering cruelty and spite. If, (as I assume), yours is one of the several varieties of christian gods, then you should try reading the old testament. I know it’s under new management since your Jesus staged a takeover, but your actual god is unutterably horrible. He only lays claim to two good moves; creating everything, and later retiring to let Jesus run the firm. Read your book.
I’m sorry to tell you, if it ever turns out that your god exists, I want nothing to do with him. I despise him. Sorry. I, for one, certainly would not love him. No way. I could never forgive the things he claims to have done. Could you?
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you guys are completely retarded? are you serious? a spaghetti monster? really are you guys this lonely? is masterbating alone in the darkness of your room not enough for you guys? i can only lower my head and look in dissapointment at how sad this is. honestly how sad can you people get? please do the world a favor by joining a cult and drinking the special kool-aid and die.
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@Michael Coleman
1) Yes, a Flying Spaghetti Monster.
2) What anyone does in the privacy of their own homes is their own business. How does it hurt you?
3) We didn’t join a cult, we joined a religion. Most of us are happy.
4) Most of us don’t drink kool-aid. We drink wine and beer.
5) What did we do to you? Why do you want us to die?
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Michael Coleman said
I tried, but sadly, most christian churches commune with wine or grape juice, WITHOUT any cyanide additives. When the church thing didn’t pan out, I began masturbating alone in the darkness of my room. I have to say, it’s a far superior experience. I feel it brings me closer to His Noodliness, who is, IMHO, WAY hotter than Jesus.
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I screwed up the post. Michael Coleman said nothing in my previous post. I was responding to the following request:
“please do the world a favor by joining a cult and drinking the special kool-aid and die.”
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836 – stefanie
“theres flying ninja Turtles! HA!”
Uh oh…she knows about the Turtles.
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@ – Michael Coleman #838,
If you have a better leader and guide to the complexities of life, please present her to us. We will, of course demand that scientific proof of her existence, beyond what we have presented for the FSM, also be presented to us. Remember that the number of hangers-on and the existence of a 2000 year old book that you can’t read are not scientific.
RAmen
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Fortunately, I think nobody noticed the turtles reference. If we don’t mention it again, people will forget. Sssh!
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OMG!!!
this website is hilarious!
u guys arent like serious right?
hahah
xx
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Why do so many people find this ridiculous? I really don’t understand. The invisible pink unicorn was ridiculous, but that was just a spoof. If someone was going to deliberately invent a religion, (like L Ron Hubbard did), (and the Rastas, but they weren’t radical enough), then it would show signs of intelligent design. (Know what I mean?) The truth of our origin is bound to have incomprehensible, even comical aspects; to our simple minds.
All you need to do is first decide to believe, and then listen uncritically to some of the details. Ignore anything that’s incomprehensible or contradictory. Just believe! That’s what faith is. You can’t apply judgement to religion, surely? What’s the matter with you people? FSM is fluffy and friendly, what more could you ask? Believe and be happy. Spread the word. Brainwash your children, and future generations will benefit. I know it’s hard for adults to accept new ideas, but if you get to the children while they still trust you, then they will grow up as unshakeable in their convictions as the followers of those old religions are now. Open your minds, let your brains fall out!
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I believe………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..bananas are better ;3
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Shit! If even ONE MORE heretic Pastafarian gives out even ONE MORE clue about the existence of the Turtles…..
SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!
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i really think that this website is awesome. when you think about it, the universe being created by a giant pasta is just as plausable as and other relegion. i don’t see why people have such strong respones to this.
i get that some christian think that you are mocking their god but shouldn’t they think that of muslums and jews and buhdists and…..
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849 – February 16th, 2009 at – Rebecca Says:
i really think that this website is awesome. when you think about it, the universe being created by a giant pasta is just as plausable as and other relegion. i don’t see why people have such strong respones to this.
i get that some christian think that you are mocking their god but shouldn’t they think that of muslums and jews and buhdists and…..
Some do, and they try to convert. You let one angry religious person get a hold of you and they’ll probably beat you to death if you don’t convert. The extremists or something?
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