School Groups

[IgnorantBliss]

Greetings. Long time worshiper, first time writer.

I'm trying to create a student group dedicated to keeping creationism out of the science classroom in Louisiana and possibly other Church/State Separation issues. It depends on the what the membership thinks is important. For further reading check http://lasciencecoalition.org/ or read up on the Louisiana Science Education Act.

One of the avenues I have thought about pursuing to realize such a group is to basically make it an FSM organization. Perhaps with a cheeky name like, "Reformed Church of Levitating Pasta".

Is there a precedent for doing this with FSM? I saw the open copyright information - are there any legal problems with using the FSM logo/name/material? If I embarrass myself would you guys just pretend to not know me? If I form my own breakaway sect will you burn me at the stake? Just like my real friends...

Anyway, let me know!

[Mad Willyum Bonney]

Greetings. Long time worshiper, first time writer.

I'm trying to create a student group dedicated to keeping creationism out of the science classroom in Louisiana and possibly other Church/State Separation issues. It depends on the what the membership thinks is important. For further reading check http://lasciencecoalition.org/ or read up on the Louisiana Science Education Act.

One of the avenues I have thought about pursuing to realize such a group is to basically make it an FSM organization. Perhaps with a cheeky name like, "Reformed Church of Levitating Pasta".

Is there a precedent for doing this with FSM? I saw the open copyright information - are there any legal problems with using the FSM logo/name/material? If I embarrass myself would you guys just pretend to not know me? If I form my own breakaway sect will you burn me at the stake? Just like my real friends...

Anyway, let me know!

Oi doon nose 'bout thee mateys , but oim goona fergit ye as soon as possibull .

[Platypus Enthusiast]

I started a chapter of the Church of the FSM at Rutgers University called the Rutgers Pastafarians (I know, very creative). We've been around for a year and a half, using the Church's name, logo, etc and we haven't had a problem yet. The Church is a pretty laid back organization so I doubt you'd have any trouble. If you've got any specific questions, feel free to ask.