(July 16, 2015 at 8:41 pm)Randy Carson Wrote: I have a question or two about being "pastafarian".
According to the accounts I've read, the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) seems to interact quite a bit with the natural universe. For example, I read that gravity is really nothing more than the FSM's "noodly appendages" pushing people down. Has this been verified in any way by science? After all, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
I'm also told that people are taller today than they were in the past due to the fact that the population has grown so much that the FSM is no longer able to hold them down as well as it did before. Doesn't this suggest that the FSM is not omnipotent? A real God would not be limited in power or ability.
The argument from parody for the FSM is this:
1. Our quasi-religion, Pastafarianism, is silly and unfounded and therefore false.
2. Other religions are just as silly and unfounded as our religion.
3. Therefore, other religions are false.
Premise one is granted. Therefore, the real issue is whether Christianity is just as silly and unfounded as Pastafarianism.
Is it?
Well, begin with this question: Did Jesus Exist?
Randy,
I would love to entertain whatever it is you just typed (I didn't read any of it) except that I'm waiting on your reply to my inquiry in my original thread, which you agreed to answer, but have not. You asked for time to give it some consideration, but have yet to address it. I would love to discuss other topics, except that I've made a decision not to engage you until that inquiry (which you agreed to) is met with earnest.
Thanks,
SpaceTime
