Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

  • Creation of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

    Bobby Henderson sent a letter to the Kansas Board of Education, which was debating the inclusion of intelligent design theories in high school classes on evolution. The letter stated that teaching about intelligent design must also include the alternative theory that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster.
  • Gospel/Bible

    "The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster" was published in 2006 laying out the foundation of the religion.
  • Colander in driver's license photo

    Austrian Pastafarian Niko Alm was granted permission to wear a colander on his head in his driver’s license photo.
  • Teaching Pastafarianism

    Australian Pastafarian Dan Guenther applied to the government to teach Pastafarianism as special religious education in primary schools.
  • The Polish Government

    The Polish government recognized Pastafarianism as a religion.
  • Town Council

    American Pastafarian Christopher Schaeffer was sworn into office as Town Councillor while wearing a colander on his head.
  • State of Nebraska

    American Pastafarian sued the State of Nebraska for preventing him from wearing pirate regalia and worshipping freely whilst in prison.
  • Weddings

    The New Zealand government authorized the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to conduct legal wedding ceremonies.