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The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, written by Bobby Henderson, outlines the fictional faith of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). Henderson describes how the FSM is considered a divine being that created the universe and its followers—known as Pastafarians—celebrate rituals, pirate-themed worship services, and holidays that parody traditional religious practices. The book uses satire to critique the teaching of Intelligent Design and evolution in schools, asserting that the FSM offers an alternative worldview that is both humorous and thought‑provoking.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Bobby Henderson
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