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| − | The '''Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster''' is a parody religion invented in 2005. | + | The '''Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster'''("FSM") is a parody religion invented in 2005.[http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/29/arts/design/29mons.html?ex=1282968000%26en=ee37c2cf9d5884e7%26ei=5090%26partner=rssuserland%26emc=rss] Although the Flying Spaghetti Monster is used by [[atheist]]s, such as Richard Dawkins, as a modern version of Russell's teapot, the original point was a more limited critique of [[Intelligent Design]].[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/27/AR2005082700019.html?nav=most_emailed]. The [[Discovery Institute]] has argued that the FSM is an attempt to mock "traditional religion."[http://www.evolutionnews.org/2006/12/celebrating_christmas_at_the_c.html] |
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The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster("FSM") is a parody religion invented in 2005.[1] Although the Flying Spaghetti Monster is used by atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, as a modern version of Russell's teapot, the original point was a more limited critique of Intelligent Design.[2]. The Discovery Institute has argued that the FSM is an attempt to mock "traditional religion."[3]