It began with noodles: Poland set to recognise Pastafarianism as a religion

11 April 2014 - 14:07 By Times LIVE
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The Flying Spaghetti Monster over Salt Lake City, Utah as envisioned by an artist.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster over Salt Lake City, Utah as envisioned by an artist.
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Most people love their spaghetti and meatballs, but some so much so, that they worship it – and it’s now set to become a recognised religion in Poland.

According to reports, the The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was once banned in the country, but a court ruling was overturned, allowing the religion to be recognised.

The law against Pastafarianism, as it is called, was rejected by a judge on a technicality, reported The Huffington Post.

A Warsaw court has rejected a 2013 ruling by the Regional Administrative court, because it declared that the Church could not have a two-month extension for submitting outstanding documents, according to The Telegraph.

During the court proceedings, Pastafarians gathered outside the court, loudly yelling “pasta” as the hearing took place.

The religion sees followers worshipping a deity in the form of a plate of spaghetti and meatballs and occasionally wear colanders on their heads

The Flying Spaghetti Monster is often used by atheists to critique belief in a supreme being, and features in Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion.

As a movement, Pastafarianism parodies orthodox religion and opposes the teaching of creationism and intelligent design, said The Independent.

For example, prayers end with the word ‘ramen’ instead of ‘amen’ – a nod to Japanese noodles.

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