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August 05, 2005

All Kneel Before The Flying Spaghetti Monster

The always astute Alethea sent me a link to the following site, representing the earnest beliefs [cough] of one Bobby Henderson, who has a theological bone to pick with the Kansas School Board, and their plans to have "intelligent design" taught in high school science classes alongside the theory of evolution. Bobby believes there is a very important third theory that requires equal time, and is keen for the Kansas School Board to take this on board. I'd recommend a personal visit to Bobby's site. There are some splendid illustrations of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, including my favourite, a pastiche of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel efforts, with Man touching the "noodly appendage" of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Bobby also draws the school board's attention to the alarming connection between the rise of global warming and the decline in the numbers of pirates. Clearly, young Henderson is a man of unique and penetrating insight.

Here's a snippet.

OPEN LETTER TO KANSAS SCHOOL BOARD

I am writing you with much concern after having read of your hearing to decide whether the alternative theory of Intelligent Design should be taught along with the theory of Evolution. I think we can all agree that it is important for students to hear multiple viewpoints so they can choose for themselves the theory that makes the most sense to them. I am concerned, however, that students will only hear one theory of Intelligent Design.

Let us remember that there are multiple theories of Intelligent Design. I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster. It was He who created all that we see and all that we feel. We feel strongly that the overwhelming scientific evidence pointing towards evolutionary processes is nothing but a coincidence, put in place by Him.

Posted by adrian at August 5, 2005 08:37 PM

Comments

*snort*

And what about the dyslexic atheists who don't believe in doG?

Posted by: Charlie [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 7, 2005 04:34 AM

oh goodness! that is hilarious. i'll have to explore the noodly appendage when i have a little more time. hahaha.

Posted by: river selkie [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 6, 2005 12:23 AM

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