Slide 1

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 2

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 3

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 4

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 5

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 6

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 7

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 8

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.


Slide 9

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

He is the creator of the universe

The Run Down
Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) created the whole universe in one day as a mountain,
trees, and a midgit (their official spelling).
Man is not meant to look like the FSM. He is perfect, and if every human were perfect, “it
just wouldn’t be right.”
Prophet Bobby Henderson – introduced the world to FSM in a letter to the Kansas
School Board in 2005
Pirates are divine beings
It is disrespectful to teach the ways of FSM without dressing in full pirate garb.
Heaven: Paradise, Utopia, Bliss, and a Dreamland. Two important points; 1) it has beer
volcanoes as far as the eye can see; 2) it has a stripper factory.

The Run Down (continued)
Pastafarians (those who believe in FSM) believe that He has been
punishing the world with hurricanes, earthquakes, and even
global warming since the decrease of pirate activity on earth in
the 1800s.

Origins
The Prophet, Bobby Henderson, revealed the Church of
the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the world in January 2005
in an open letter to the Kansas School Board.
In the letter, he urged that if the school board was going
to teach evolution and intelligent design that they must
also teach his beliefs in regards to intelligent design, the
Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Reportedly believed for hundreds of years in secrecy.
Official Scripture: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster – written by Bobby Henderson

Controversies
Some believe the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a
parody of religion.
In 2007, a student in North Carolina was suspended for coming to
class dressed as a pirate, citing his religious beliefs.
One author, Richard Dawkins, discredits non-believers – tells
them to at least read the Gospel before criticizing. Dawkins
supports equal use of Intelligent Design.
Henderson’s letter to the Kansas School Board is a great example
of the crisis and great separation Mark Lilla references in The

Stilborn God.

Followers
Call themselves Pastafarians
Unknown exactly how many, but venganza.org sees 2
million visitors daily.
Facebook Group has 65,600+ members.
“By the mid-1980’s…another Gallup Poll revealed
that one in three Americans had switched from the
faith of their upbringing.” (Wolfe 41)

For more information
Visit the official website of the Church of the
Flying Spaghetti Monster
http://www.venganza.org/

Bibliography
Dawkins, Richard. "The God Delusion: Introducing the Paperback." Free Inquiry 27.5 (Aug. 2007): 12-14. Academic
Search Complete. EBSCO. Miller Information Commons, Champlain College, Burlington, VT.15 Mar. 2009
.
DuBay, Tim. "Guide to Pastafarianism." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Henderson, Bobby. "Open Letter To Kansas School Board." Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Lilla, Mark. The Stillborn God - Religion, Politics, and the Modern West. New York: Vintage Books, 2008.
Paulson, Matthew. "Pastafarianism: A 21st Century Religion - Associated Content." Associated Content associatedcontent.com. 11 Dec. 2006. 15 Mar. 2009
.
"Student punished for spaghetti beliefs" Metro.co.uk. 29 Mar. 2007. 15 Mar. 2009
.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation Of American Religion. Chicago: University of Chicago P, 2003.