“MMMMMmmmmm, spaghetti”
–H. Neville, Ph.D.
“As a former art historian, I must say that FSM wins hands down over ID when it comes to the complexity of its iconography. ID has produced little aesthetic response to its point of view. FSM on the other hand has stimulated a spontaneous outpouring of highly expressive art.”
–Laura Jones, PhD
“On Science, Evolution and Intelligent Design What needs to be taught in the schools is how to evaluate scientific evidence, make decisions and think critically. Science is always in flux. New discoveries are always changing our view of current knowledge, refining and fine tuning our view of nature and the world. I came across a factoid the other day that the average Renaissance man encountered in a lifetime the amount of information found in one issue of the New York Times Newspaper. Today, the average person, including the average teenager, is immersed in data from the moment they get up in the morning until they go to bed. They need to be taught skills to help them sort through this amazing morass of information of varying levels of worth. Concrete ?truisms? such as creationism or that relative dressed up in a suit and tie called intelligent design that cannot bend or adapt to new incoming knowledge only do the children of this nation a disservice. Evolution is based on scientific facts. Intelligent design is a form of marketing. The truth must be told.”
–Judith Challis, Ph.D.
“The riducule of FSMism by believers in ID is a beautifully ironic hypocracy. It is a classic case of faith-blindness and the worst of intellectual behaviour that can be observed in religion. In this instance the believers in ID run roughshod over the believers in FSMism by claiming their ‘Faith’ is correct and decrying the FSM ‘Faith’ as wrong. It is not possible to scientifically qualify ‘Faith’ and thus a comparison of ‘Faith’ in this fashion is meaningless and offensive. If no evidence can be provided to support either then both are equally valid or invalid, regardless of how angry or indignant the supporters may be. ”
–Andy Parsons, Ph.D.
“As a research scientist, I am strongly in favor of the simplest explanations inferred from empirical data. It’s quite clear to me that the evidence for the Flying Spaghetti Monster’s creation of the Universe is as good as that for Intelligent Design, as accepted by the Kansas school board. I therefore wholeheartedly support your letter, in that FSMism should get equal treatment under the auspices of the state government.”
– Brock M. Tice
“I hope no one confuses the terrible and naïve notion of ID with what it means to be Christian. In a way, ID represents a very flawed unChristian God who was incompetent to the task of creating capable natural laws, and so resorted to post-creation tinkering, thus giving the impression of supernatural design. Yet, if supernaturalism be called for, then the pasta family of theologies seems the most plausible, and unquestionably the tastiest with cheese.”
–Stephen D. Unwin, Ph.D., Author of “The Probability of God” (Three Rivers Press, 2004)
“Few people realize that the very 2nd word in the bible is mistranslated. The original Hebrew says ” in A beginning…” whereas most translations say “in THE beginning…” And therein lies the Truth: there was more than one beginning. In fact, there were three: The 1st followed Evolution as discovered by Darwin; the 2nd followed Intelligent Design; but the 3rd and most successful is the present FSMism discovered by you. So, you see, teaching all three is imperative!”
– Dr. Uriel Goldberg
“Having now perused the many facets of Pastafarianism (and being both a scientist and a specialist in the anthroplogy of religion), I believe that there is great scope for women in this religion. Clearly the FSM has aspects of both male and female, with both “noodly appendages” and two round meatballs which clearly represent the Breasts of the Great Mother Goddess. Given this inclusion of diversity, I feel that Pastafarianism has MORE to offer budding students than ID, which is notably narrow in its outlook.”
–Susan Johnston, PhD
“As a professional paleontologist, I need to emphasize that evolutionary theory has nothing to do with explaining the origin of life. Evolution is the scientific explanation that explains the diversity of life that we see all around us. It is usually defined very simply as a change in gene frequencies through time. It’s not about origins.
Pastafarianism attempts to explain the origins of the universe, and does so with as much or more validity (and more gusto!) than ID creationism. And maybe many people find a sense of ultimate purpose in the universe by believing in the Flying Spaghetti Monster. But such beliefs are based upon faith, not science. In fact, considering His active distortions of observable data, science cannot comment upon these beliefs at all, and must proceed in it’s usual manner — testing hypotheses based upon observable data. Whether these data have been altered by His Noodliness is moot; a difference which makes no difference is not difference.
Pastafarianism does not constitute a scientific theory, despite it’s apparent adherence to Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle regarding the interactions of observer and observed. It should not be taught as science … unless, of course, ID creationism is also taught as science, in which case all bets are off.
Best of luck with your web page. I’m off to The Old Spaghetti Factory for worship.”
–E. Scott
“As a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, I have often been struck by how the brain resembles pasta. Clearly, the Flying Spaghetti Monster theory is worthy of deep thought. Or at least a side order of garlic toast. Which is more than I can say about ID, which, as St. Sigmund taught, should be subservient to EGO (Equally Goofy Observations).”
–James Blackburn, Ph.D.
“A colleague told me of the gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
At first, frankly, as a professional astronomer, I was skeptical. What scientific proof does Bobby have of the existence of His Noodlyness, or must I take it on faith alone (as, of course, I do with the theory of evolution).
But then I thought back to one of our pictures taken with the Hubble Space Telescope; you can see it at:
http://heritage.stsci.edu/2002/14/big.html
This picture shows the nebula IC 4406, which as you can see is filled with Noodly structures! Not only does this image scientifically PROVE the existence of the FSM, I believe it shows His home in space.”
–Howard Bond, Ph.D.
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jebus wants to kill and eat the spaghetti monster
it is in the human mind to find an answer to every question, but some things, such as how the universe came into being,is beyond human comprehension, just like the immensity of the universe. religion is mere speculation. Even if you have evidence you cannot begin to touch on the truth that is what created everything, this is because the human mind is too SIMPLE to understand.
Here’s the thing. Man is a being whose consciousness is a purely quantum phenomenon. When he dies, all that really occurs is that quantum consciousness is released from the constraints of his physical form. And when that happens that quantum consciousness tunnels through the space time continuum of our universe and becomes the singularity that starts a new universe, fully conscious of itself with the person whose consciousness tunnels through as the living, fully cognizant immoral masterr of that universe, in short, its GOD. Thus, whatever you believe in this life you will have the literal power to make actual in the next life when you become GOD of your own univese. This is the blockbuster truth of the Church of Quantum Consciousness. So choose carefully your beliefs because within the pluriverse these are many universes and many Gods, and let’s face, if our universe is any indicator, some of them are sure as hell worthless slackers.
RAmen
Firstly, having a PhD in imagination does not count for a thing. Finding it in a Cracker Jack box or buying it at Walmart does not amount to a hill of beans. You can have the entire alphabet behind your name and still be an idiot. And most who do are.
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Secondly, if anyone on this site has a shred of intelligence, I want you to provide an answer to this problem. Scientists have not been able to give an answer for it, because the only plausible answer “is unthinkable.” Here it is:
The nucleus has properties that force outward - they expel, or push out - so how is it that everything is held together?
I’m an orthodox pastaferian from south africa, how bout we spend some time telling South Africans about the gospel of our lord and savior, the FSM?? lo we should revel in the Glorious tale of the hill, some trees and a midgit…. ARRGH, avast mateys,
But… I just wonder, what happened to FSM’s brother, GPL (the Giant Piece of Lasagne)? Did Jesus already eat Him?
Seriously, while reading these stories, I reckon we would be better off if we didn’t ever get down from the trees. Ramen.
im feel im being pulled into this concept, the only question i have is, does cheese have any merit or importance?
Rylore,
while i have to admit that im not well versed in the subject, i have read that quantum electrodymanics really explains how atoms are held together. i believe the study of QED may be fairly limitied due to its complexity and youth in the science field, but that seems to explain the dynamics of such things as electrons, neutrons, protons, quarks, gluons, and various other parts of the atom. also, you might wanna look into Quantum Chromodynamics, that deals alot with atoms also.
I can’t stand it when somebody makes up a pseudo-religion to control the people when Christianity will do. How dare you use humor! True Christian don’t have a sense of humor and it’s just a blaspheme to laugh at stuff. The Bible doesn’t use humor, and neither should you! Since so many people say the Bible is the word of God, it is. How many Priest, Ministers, and holy men have said that FSM is the word of God? None! Therefore it’s just totally crazy and f@#*ed up! (I get to swear and insult you because I’m a Christian, so F@$# off!) Scoffing at people because they think differently than you should be left up to Christians, especially evangelicals. Get off our turf or our God will kick your FSM’s meatballs! Pirates are the creation of the Devil, and so are you!!
Yours,
Tex Shelters
@Neal
What the hell are you talking about?
Nice attempt Tex, but next time instert more spelling mistakes to make it move convincing.
@Tex
“The Bible doesn’t use humor” I beg to differ. You’ve obviously never read Bel and the Dragon.
@Tex Shelters Dec 30th, 2007 at 12:48 am
Nice (:))
…but you forgot to bless us all to Hell :p
Well… I think the FSM could actually be god, i mean the bible has no real evidence, This religion would be awsome to join.
THe Church is ready for another schism. Because all sphagetti are not cooked equal, like in the Far East. And why don’t we have a hell? we should start endorsing one. To put the fear of the FSM into believers hearts. Its part of The Formula.
the fsm is awesome.
i find it really amusing that some christians say we’re gonna go to hell & that
when they don’t even have proof that the christian hell exists.
they get waaay too worked up about it i think.
we have much better evidence.
less pirates cause global warming.
obviously :P
Just a quick note - I ATE YOUR GOD. I would say I am sorry, but he tasted sooooo damn good. Ps. the Marx theory related hypothesis is a load of bollocks, in my opinion, it is more related to atheism, as the flying spaghetti monster surely must exist in a communal state of conciseness. LOL
Explain why this Academic Endorsements have more hatred than the first one.
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On my moral standars, I always believed all religion must be treated equally, and FSMism now gets my respect as such. It is equal to Christianity, Islamic, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism as such.
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But when it comes to my opinions, I like FSM better for its good sense of humor, and the relief that the next supporter you talk to have better intelligence and tolerance than several common religions I know.
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I shall reach the stance of PhD in my near future, and add my name in this list.