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Line 1: − Parodist Henderson then constructed a theory which (he argued), if accepted as science, could be considered a better scientific theory than intelligent design. + − The parody began as a critique of the [[Kansas Board of Education]]'s actions involving [[Intelligent Design]] and the notion of "teaching the controversy" by constructing a new theological system and arguing that such a construct could fit notions attributed to proponents of [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/27/AR2005082700019.html?nav=most_emailed Verbatim: Noodle This, Kansas - Washington Post]</ref>. + − As the argument goes, the decision by the Kansas Board of Education redefines science as "natural" explanation to science as "logical" explanation.+ − ID opponents argue that Intelligent Design claims to explain the origin of life, and contrast this "claim" with Pastafarian claims to explain [[Global Warming]], [[gravity]] and [[UFO]]s. + − − Self-professed believers have called themselves "[[Pasta]]farians" (reference to FSM's "noodly appendages"). − −
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The '''Flying Spaghetti Monster''' parody was created to mock the teaching of [[Intelligent Design]] in Kansas science classrooms. <ref>[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2006/12/celebrating_christmas_at_the_c.html “Celebrating” Christmas at the “Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster” - Evolution News & Views]</ref>
The '''Flying Spaghetti Monster''' parody was created to mock the teaching of [[Intelligent Design]] in Kansas science classrooms. <ref>[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2006/12/celebrating_christmas_at_the_c.html “Celebrating” Christmas at the “Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster” - Evolution News & Views]</ref>
The parody began as a critique of the [[Kansas Board of Education]]'s decision to allow the teaching of [[Intelligent Design]] in public schools. Believing that [[Intelligent Design]] was a thinly-veiled attempt to bring religion into the classroom, Henderson constructed "Pastafarianism" as a new theological system and argued that it too should be taught alongside Evolution and [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/27/AR2005082700019.html?nav=most_emailed Verbatim: Noodle This, Kansas - Washington Post]</ref> on the notion of "teaching the controversy."
ID opponents argue that [[Intelligent Design]] claims to explain the origin of life, and contrast this "claim" with Pastafarians' nonsensical explanations of [[Global Warming]], [[gravity]] and [[UFO]]s.
Self-professed believers have called themselves "Pastafarians" (reference to FSM's "noodly appendages").
FSM is used by [[atheist]]s, such as [[Richard Dawkins]] [http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2006/Oct/hour2_100606.html], as a modern version of [[Russell's teapot]].
FSM is used by [[atheist]]s, such as [[Richard Dawkins]]{{fact}}, as a modern version of [[Russell's teapot]].
A book was released in 2006, to explain most of the idea.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-03-26-spaghetti-monster_x.htm</ref>
A book was released in 2006, to explain most of the idea.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-03-26-spaghetti-monster_x.htm</ref>