LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Federal Court Rules Pastafarianism Not A Real Religion And Denies Pirate Costume To Inmate Via Mediaite: ------- A federal judge in Nebraska has ruled that the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSMism) is not a real religion, delivering a setback to practicing Pastafarians around the country. In an order filed Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John M. Gerrard wrote that: “The Court finds that FSMism is not a ‘religion’ within the meaning of the relevant federal statutes and constitutional jurisprudence. It is, rather, a parody, intended to advance an argument about science, the evolution of life, and the place of religion in public education. While Gerrard seems to find satirical value in FSMism, he balked at the argument of plaintiff Stephen Cavanaugh, currently a prisoner in the Nebraska State Penitentiary, that prison officials should “afford his ‘faith’ the same rights and privileges as religious groups, including ‘the ability to order and wear religious clothing and pendants, the right to meet for weekly worship services and classes and the right to receive communion.’” (A footnote in the decision wryly notes that “Although Cavanaugh does not explain this in detail, it is clear from the FSM Gospel that “religious clothing” means a pirate costume and “communion” is, not surprisingly, “a large portion of spaghetti and meatballs.”) -------- This is not what the Founding Farfelles intended. A true blow to religious freedom. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I can't wait for the replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 The persecution is real. We'll get over this river of re-fried beans. R'amen. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 78,903 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'm glad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 8,578 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 TRIGGERED!! The oppression is real Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En_Sabah_Nur 9,366 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I can't, I just can't! Egypt. W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, FATCAT said: The persecution is real. We'll get over this river of re-fried beans. R'amen. you win this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewStevens 5,249 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 The government is denying us the right of religious freedom! #ThanksObama for destroying our country and our American values. When will the government stop persecuting us and our beliefs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor 4,640 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 33 minutes ago, Pablo said: TRIGGERED!! The oppression is real ONE MORE TIME FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK (or something else someone on Tumblr would say) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GawdGa 1,399 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 wow what am i supposed to do with my spaghetti shrine now ☠ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH219 4,448 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, GawdGa said: wow what am i supposed to do with my spaghetti shrine now Eat it 'All our dreams can come true IF we have the courage to pursue them'-Walt Disney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 1 hour ago, DrewStevens said: The government is denying us the right of religious freedom! #ThanksObama for destroying our country and our American values. When will the government stop persecuting us and our beliefs? This is why you need to vote for Ted Cruz. TRUSTED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewStevens 5,249 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 49 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: This is why you need to vote for Ted Cruz. TRUSTED. No! Vote for TRUMP. He says what's need to be said and he is not a politician. He will save our country with a small loan of a million dollars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, DrewStevens said: No! Vote for TRUMP. He says what's need to be said and he is not a politician. He will save our country with a small loan of a million dollars Donald has been part of the establishment for YEARS! Don't let him fool you into thinking he has good intentions. The only thing that can save our country is going back to the good ol' values that made America the greatest country on Earth back when Reagan was president. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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