Flying Spaghetti Monster

2012-05-22T20:00:37Z

Joeandangie: /* Teachings */

The '''Flying Spaghetti Monster''' is the deity of "'''Pastafarianism'''", a [[parody]] [[religion]] that began as a critique of the Kansas Board of Education's decision to allow the teaching of [[intelligent design]] in public schools. Arguing that intelligent design was a thinly-veiled attempt to bring [[religion]] into the classroom, Bobby Henderson constructed "Pastafarianism" as a new theological system and argued that, if schools wished to "teach the controversy," they should teach "Pastafarianism" alongside evolution and intelligent design<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/27/AR2005082700019.html?nav=most_emailed Verbatim: Noodle This, Kansas - Washington Post]</ref>.

Since then, many [[atheist]]s and [[secularist]]s have claimed to be "Pastafarians", implicitly using its obvious shortcomings to criticize actual religions, especially [[Christianity]]. More prominent atheists have also mentioned it, such as [[Richard Dawkins]] in his book ''[[The God Delusion]]'' ''(sic)''.

==Teachings==
"Pastafarians" worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a flying pile of spaghetti and meatballs, by eating spaghetti and dressing in pirate regalia. "Pastafarianism" also holds pirates in high esteem, claiming that they were good men whose deeds were perverted by the media. They attribute [[global warming]] to the decrease of pirates, presenting graphs showing that global temperatures have risen over the past centuries in rough inverse correlation to the number of pirates.

According to the letter by Bobby Henderson to the Kansas Board of Education, the Flying Spaghetti Monster has the following powers:
*Flight
*Invisibility
*Can travel through solid matter
*Can create and alter anything
*Plants evidence and changes test results to confuse [[evolutionists]].

Pastafarianism is real!

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Penn Jillette

2012-05-22T19:58:45Z

Joeandangie: /* Debate challenge from a leading Christian YouTube channel */

[[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|Penn Jillette]]
'''Penn Fraser Jillette''' (born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an illusionist, juggler and [[libertarianism|Libertarian]] activist. He is best known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team of [[Penn and Teller|Penn & Teller]]. The duo often perform in Las Vegas and have their own TV show ''Penn & Teller:Bull****'' on the HBO channel. Penn Jillette is an [[atheist]]. In September of 2011, the [[atheism and obesity|overweight atheist]] Penn Jillette called [[agnosticism|agnostics]] "sloppy." <ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/02/RVGJ1KUAC9.DTL&type=books Penn Jillete, San Francisco Chronicle, September 4, 2011, ''Penn Jillette on the Joys of atheism'']</ref>

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== Debate challenge from a leading Christian YouTube channel ==

''See also:'' [[Shockofgod's debate challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]]

[[File:Shockofgod.jpg|thumbnail|275px|right|Logo for the [[Shockofgod]] YouTube channel]]
The [[Brights Movement]] was started in 2003 by Paul Geisert and Mynga Futrell in 2003 in order to assist in the advocacy of a [[Naturalism|naturalistic worldview]].<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2843/is_2_28/ai_114090211/pg_1</ref><ref>http://www.the-brights.net/vision/faq.html#1</ref> The Brights movement had a media campaign and was announced in ''Wired'' magazine (by Richard Dawkins), ''Free Inquiry'' (by Richard Dawkins), and on the ''[[New York Times]]'' op-ed page (by the philosopher and atheist [[Daniel Dennett]]).

Well known skeptics and atheists are listed as "Enthusiastic Brights" at the Brights Movement website.<ref>http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index.html</ref> Examples of individuals listed as Brights are notable skeptics/atheists such as [[Richard Dawkins]], Penn Jillette, [[Daniel Dennett]], Margaret Downy, [[James Randi]], Mel Lipman, Bobbie Kirkhart, Herb Silverman, [[Michael Shermer]], Matt Cherry, and Babu Gogineni.<ref>http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index.html</ref>

On September 26, 2011, the popular Christian YouTube video maker [[Shockofgod]], who has over 18,000 subscribers, challenged atheist Penn Jillette to a debate.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc VIDEO]. The debate challenge focuses on the [http://creation.com/15-questions 15 questions that evolutionists cannot satisfactorily answer].

[[Shockofgod]] points out that although Penn Jillette is an "enthusiastic bright", the website of the Brights Movement has plunging web traffic according to Compete.com[http://siteanalytics.compete.com/the-brights.net/]. Shockofgod quipped that it appears as if his prediction that atheism will go from "a squeak to half a squeak in American society" due to the [[Question evolution! campaign]] is being fullfilled faster than he expected. The video with the prediction is located on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbmAn3M8r0I HERE].

=== Shockofgod fan taunts to Penn Jillette ===

Penn Jillette has been contacted about the debate challenge via Twitter, YouTube and email.

Shockofgod fan: "He's watching. trust me. Most Atheists are obsessed with the TRUTH, they just don't like it."[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]

Shockofgod fan: "Come on Penn, you even WANT people to debate because our opinions on the existence of God are too important to keep private!"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]

== Debate challenge from Christian apologist Sye Ten Bruggencate ==

''See also:'' [[Sye Ten Bruggencate's debate challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]]

The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologetist]] [[True Free Thinker|Mariano Grinbank]] in an article entitled ''Will [[atheism|atheist]] Penn Jillette debate Christian [[Sye Ten Bruggencate]]?'' wrote:
{{cquote|Sye Ten Bruggencate, of the website Proof That God Exists, has challenged Penn Jillette to a Christian versus atheist debate on God’s existence.
[[File:Penn Jillette debate challenge.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[Sye Ten Bruggencate]] has challenged Penn Jillette to a debate and Jillette has not accepted his debate challenge.]]
Penn Jillette is not merely a Las Vegas legend, as an illusionist, but also adheres to (and proselytizes for) the positive affirmation of God’s non-existence sect of atheism having stated, “I know there’s no God,” for example.

One would think that an illusionist who has made a name and a career intelligently designing shows that have dazzled audiences for decades would know that life, the universe and everything do not just happen. Yet, rebellion knows no boundaries and every atheist concocts consoling delusions—or, consoling illusions.

You may recall Sye from a previous article, Atheism’s debategate: on the Sye Ten Bruggencate vs. Justin Schieber debate and you may be aware that on occasion Penn Jillette has some positive things to say about Christians (such as in Penn Jillette Lays it Down). However, just as often he uses compliments as an open door to challenge Christians, in a good way, yet the goal is always the same: open the door just enough to squeeze in and preach the pseudo-gospel of atheism.

We will just to just wait and see how Penn Jillette responds, for now let us spread the word about this challenge.
<ref>[http://www.examiner.com/messianic-jewish-in-national/will-atheist-penn-jillette-debate-christian-sye-ten-bruggencate Will atheist Penn Jillette debate Christian Sye Ten Bruggencate?]</ref>}}

== See also ==

*[[Essay: Conservapedia's challenge to atheist Penn Jillette|Conservapedia's challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]]
*[[Essay: Penn Jillette's refusal to accept my debate offer|Penn Jillette's refusal to accept my debate offer]]
*[[Essay: Penn Jillette, here is the evidence you claim you need to debate me|Penn Jillette, here is the evidence you claim you need to debate me]]
*[[Essay: Conservapedia's reply to atheist Penn Jillette|Conservapedia's reply to atheist Penn Jillette]]

Comedy/satire concerning Penn Jillette:

*[[Essay: Atheist Penn Jillette, you're still overweight! What happened?|Atheist Penn Jillette, you're still overweight! What happened?]]
*[[Essay: Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!|Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!]]
*[[Essay: Penn Jillette's walrus slide vs. thin Indian Christian lady dancers|Penn Jillette's walrus slide vs. thin Indian Christian lady dancers]]
*[[Essay: Indian Christian culture is better than low class atheist "culture"|Indian Christian culture is better than low class atheist "culture"]] - satire

==External Links==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ2iOfAyViQ Conservapedia challenges atheist Penn Jillette to debate] - YouTube video
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfRDnJM7eiA Atheist Penn Jillete new magic trick turns himself into a chicken] - YouTube video
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIqJXRrp2Kg Penn Jillete's greatest trick exposed on Christian show plus debate challenge] - YouTube video

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