Talk:Flying Spaghetti Monster

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What is this religion bro ~2026-43770-07 (talk) 01:50, 10 August 2026 (UTC)

It explains it in the first, introductory paragraph. Viriditas (talk) 01:57, 10 August 2026 (UTC)

I forgot this website was nothing like youtube ~2026-43770-07 (talk) 18:06, 10 August 2026 (UTC)

Request to revise categorical “parodic” wording in the lead

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I am requesting reconsideration of the article’s categorical description of Pastafarianism as a “parodic new religious movement.”

That wording presents disputed characterizations as objective facts. Some media outlets, commentators, and secondary sources characterize Pastafarianism as parody or satire and associate its modern public emergence with Bobby Henderson’s 2005 writings. However, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster rejects the characterization that Pastafarianism is merely parody or satire, and Pastafarian source material teaches that the religion predates its modern public emergence.

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster’s official About page states that it is “not a joke” and rejects the claim that the Church is simply satire. Independent legal scholarship published in the Rutgers Journal of Law & Religion also discusses sincere Pastafarian belief and quotes Bobby Henderson explaining that Pastafarianism is “not a joke.”

Pastafarian churches, congregations, and organizations also exist in multiple countries, where adherents gather, organize, conduct religious activities, and sincerely practice Pastafarianism. The existence of practicing religious communities further complicates a categorical description of the entire religion as parody.

Sources:

https://www.spaghettimonster.org/about/

https://march.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/Dowdy.pdf

I suggest revising the lead so that these characterizations are attributed rather than presented as an uncontested definition. For example:

“The Flying Spaghetti Monster is the deity of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or Pastafarianism. The religion came to widespread public attention in 2005 through writings by Bobby Henderson. Some media outlets and commentators characterize Pastafarianism as parody or satire, while the Church rejects that characterization and teaches that Pastafarianism predates its modern public emergence. Pastafarian communities and organizations exist internationally, and many adherents sincerely regard and practice Pastafarianism as a religion.”

This wording preserves the documented modern history and the existence of published outside characterizations without presenting those characterizations as uncontested facts. Pasta Lore (talk) 05:53, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

This is a perennial question on this talk page, so please see the FAQ near the top. --Tryptofish (talk) 22:04, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

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The FAQ conclusion is incorrect because religion is a major cultural force that shapes human history, ethics, and community life by addressing existential questions and fostering a shared sense of purpose. There are Pastafarian churches and organizations across the globe that do exactly that. I am a Pastafarian whose life has been improved by this religion. Pastafarianism inspired me to be a more patient, forgiving, and generous person and being part of this faith community surrounds me with support and people who share my values. By labeling a religion as a parody, you are downplaying and dismissing the lived experiences and spiritual journey of others. Pasta Lore (talk) 23:35, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

Not to mention indigestion. --Tryptofish (talk) 23:39, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

Exactly.

I find His Noodly Appendage difficult to digest, especially when He wiggles it around like He does sometimes. Maybe I should have chosen a religion with a less active communion wafer. Mr. Swordfish (talk) 02:15, 5 October 2026 (UTC)