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In what can only end in a comedic disaster of epic proportions, the folks at the American Academy of Religion are meeting this weekend to discuss the effect that the Flying Spaghetti Monster has on the way people view religion.

Probably scheduled for asking:
1.) "Does intelligent design theory belong in science classes?"
2.) "Does parody demean the religious experience?"

Probably not scheduled for asking, despite the fact that it should be:
1.) "Time out. Do you think that somebody a few thousand years ago just made our shit up too? Are we also worshipping spaghetti monsters some kid invented, but don't realize it because it happened so long ago and we're too afraid of burning in hell to actually question it?"

Either way, I fully expect this to get some negative attention from the uptight people who pay far too much attention to this sort of thing to be considered healthy. Good times.

Comments

[Eli]

"Does intelligent design theory belong in science classes?"

Is that even a legitimate question? Would you want your kids shitting all over themselves when they move out into the real world? This country is fanatical enough.

"Does parody demean the religious experience?"

I hope so. Noone deserves it more.... barring politicians.

[Schmoopie]

Yes, but what about Discoballmousetarianism? Is it not just as deserving of discussion as the Flying Spaghetti Monster and his noodly appendage?

[Harris Bloom]

Wow - this is almost too absurd to be funny...almost

Rock On,

Aitch

p.s. love your blog

[Art Vandelay]

I wasn't even familiar with intelligent design until now. That's gotta be the most oxymoronic idea anyone has ever come up with.

[daveNYC]

Those three guys in the article really aren't getting the joke. The discussion topic for their panel is basically, does their imaginary invisible best friend in the sky somehow detract from our completely real invisible best friend in the sky?