1 of 6

Write now Article Tools

Page 2 of 2

church and state. But, no matter how it
started, FSM is, today, seen as a legitimate religion by thousands of its
members. Many of us get something out of being Pastafarians; we enjoy being
part of this community. If it offends Christians, that was not our
intention. I like Jesus. I think he would have been a Pastafarian, had he
known about the FSM in his time.

Q) What is the message that you hope comes through most clearly in the

belief of Pastafarianism?

A) Our top messages: freedom of belief, freedom of thought, tolerance of
others, rejection of dogma, lighten up.

Q) Since the public's attention was drawn to Pastafarianism have you found
more supporters or protesters to it?

A) By far, more supporters than protesters. We get a few hatemails and the
occasional death threat, but most of the responses are positive.

Q) Why do you believe that pirates are the solution to the world's
problems?

A) Because of my extensive science education, I am thoroughly skilled in
reading graphs. The relationship between the shrinking number of pirates
and the rise in global temperature is pretty solid. You could make the
argument that it is coincidental, but this is where religion comes in - you
need to have faith that it is True. We have hundreds of endorsements from
the science community.

Q) Why did the Flying Spaghetti Monster create the universe?

A) I suppose he was lonely. Who knows.

Q) Did the Flying Spaghetti Monster intend for the upset the world finds
itself in now?

A) We believe He has some Plan.

Q) Is there a darker force to counter the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

A) The dark forces countering the FSM: dogma, nonthinking, intolerance.

Q) Do you have any words for people that claim you are trying to make a
mockery of religion or that you are trying to create a world wide cult?

A) People are welcome to characterize FSM however they like, but I am not
intending to mock religion or create a world wide cult. My near-term goals
for FSM are to get a Pirate Ship for Church use, and to continue to spread
the Word of the FSM to the world.

Q) What can we do, as individuals, to uphold the beliefs of Pastafarianism?

A) Individuals can uphold Pastafarian beliefs however they like. We hope
that they are respectful to those who are not yet enlightened. We don't have
any sort of dogmatic rituals that must be followed.

Q) Do you, as a disciple of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, enjoy the
attention that has come to the belief?

A) I have mixed feelings about the attention it brings. I enjoy it, but it
is a 24/7 job, for very little pay (we don't tithe). But, I wouldn't trade
it for any other job in the world.

Q) What would you like to say to anyone that may read this?

A) I would like to invite your readers to check out our Church and see if
it is a good fit.

Mr. Henderson also invites anyone that may still have questions to visit the Church's Wikipedia page or its website at Venganza.org where there is a wealth of information along with a copy of the Open Letter itself.

Learn more about this author, Brian Duncan.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.

• << previous page
• 1
• 2

Add your voice

Know something about The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster explained?
We want to hear your view. Write now!