By far the best reaction to Kansas school board

[natedogg]

Flying Spaghetti Monster (http://www.venganza.org/)

A choice excerpt:

" You may be interested to know that global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct effect of the shrinking numbers of Pirates since the 1800s. For your interest, I have included a graph of the approximate number of pirates versus the average global temperature over the last 200 years. As you can see, there is a statistically significant inverse relationship between pirates and global temperature."

Shown here:
http://www.venganza.org/piratesarecool.jpg


natedogg

[thatpfunk]

Really good. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[lastchance]

Hilarious. Serious or no?

If it's serious, it's oddly frightening. If it's not, it's a piece of savage work.

[ripdog]

Come on! That's just crazy talk.

[natedogg]

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Hilarious. Serious or no?

If it's serious, it's oddly frightening. If it's not, it's a piece of savage work.

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He definitely is not serious. His closing remarks seal the deal:

" ... equal time in our science classrooms ... One third time for Intelligent Design, one third time for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, and one third time for logical conjecture based on overwhelming observable evidence."

Brilliant.

natedogg

[lastchance]

Absolutely brutal and savage. Great stuff.

[natedogg]

OPEN LETTER TO KANSAS SCHOOL BOARD

I am writing you with much concern after having read of your hearing to decide whether the alternative theory of Intelligent Design to be taught along with the theory of Evolution. I think we can all agree that it is important for students to hear multiple viewpoints so they can choose for themselves the theory that makes the most sense to them. I am concerned, however, that students will only hear one theory of Intelligent Design.

Let us remember that there are multiple theories of Intelligent Design. I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster. It was He who created all that we see and all that we feel. We feel strongly that the overwhelming scientific evidence pointing towards evolutionary processes is nothing but a coincidence, put in place by Him.

It is for this reason that I’m writing you today, to formally request that this alternative theory be taught in your schools, along with the other two theories. In fact, I will go so far as to say, if you do not agree to do this, we will be forced to proceed with legal action. I’m sure you see where we are coming from. If the Intelligent Design theory is not based on faith, but instead another scientific theory, as is claimed, then you must also allow our theory to be taught, as it is also based on science, not on faith.

Some find that hard to believe, so it may be helpful to tell you a little more about our beliefs. We have evidence that a Flying Spaghetti Monster created the universe. None of us, of course, were around to see it, but we have written accounts of it. We have several lengthy volumes explaining all details of His power. Also, you may be surprised to hear that there are over 10 million of us, and growing. We tend to be very secretive, as many people claim our beliefs are not substantiated by observable evidence. What these people don’t understand is that He built the world to make us think the earth is older than it really is. For example, a scientist may perform a carbon-dating process on an artifact. He finds that approximately 75% of the Carbon-14 has decayed by electron emission to Nitrogen-14, and infers that this artifact is approximately 10,000 years old, as the half-life of Carbon-14 appears to be 5,730 years. But what our scientist does not realize is that every time he makes a measurement, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is there changing the results with His Noodly Appendage. We have numerous texts that describe in detail how this can be possible and the reasons why He does this. He is of course invisible and can pass through normal matter with ease.

I’m sure you now realize how important it is that your students are taught this alternate theory. It is absolutely imperative that they realize that observable evidence is at the discretion of a Flying Spaghetti Monster. Furthermore, it is disrespectful to teach our beliefs without wearing His chosen outfit, which of course is full pirate regalia. I cannot stress the importance of this, and unfortunately cannot describe in detail why this must be done as I fear this letter is already becoming too long. The concise explanation is that He becomes angry if we don’t.

You may be interested to know that global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct effect of the shrinking numbers of Pirates since the 1800s. For your interest, I have included a graph of the approximate number of pirates versus the average global temperature over the last 200 years. As you can see, there is a statistically significant inverse relationship between pirates and global temperature.


http://www.venganza.org/piratesarecool.jpg

In conclusion, thank you for taking the time to hear our views and beliefs. I hope I was able to convey the importance of teaching this theory to your students. We will of course be able to train the teachers in this alternate theory. I am eagerly awaiting your response, and hope dearly that no legal action will need to be taken. I think we can all look forward to the time when these three theories are given equal time in our science classrooms across the country, and eventually the world; One third time for Intelligent Design, one third time for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, and one third time for logical conjecture based on overwhelming observable evidence.

Sincerely Yours,

Bobby Henderson, concerned citizen.

P.S. I have included an artistic drawing of Him creating a mountain, trees, and a midget. Remember, we are all His creatures.

http://www.venganza.org/him.jpg

[Cyrus]

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Flying Spagetti Monster: (http://www.venganza.org/) There is a statistically significant inverse relationship between pirates and global temperature.

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No, there isn't.

This guy's graph shows the number of pirates to be 17 around the year 2000, which is false. The number of pirates worldwide is estimated to be many times that. In fact, it is estimated to be closer to the number of pirates at the 17th century.

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"Foreign Affairs", Nov./Dec. 2004 (http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20041101faessay83606/gal-luft-anne-korin/terrorism-goes-to-sea.html) : Statistics from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a piracy watchdog, suggest that both the frequency and the violence of acts of piracy [worldwide] have increased in recent years.
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In 2003, ship owners reported 445 attacks, in which 92 seafarers were killed or reported missing and 359 were assaulted and taken hostage. (Ships were hijacked in 19 of these cases and boarded in 311.) From 2002 to 2003, the number of those killed and taken hostage in attacks nearly doubled.

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Also, did you notice that the graph guy cheated very openly in his graph? See if you can spot where.

[lastchance]

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Flying Spagetti Monster: (http://www.venganza.org/) There is a statistically significant inverse relationship between pirates and global temperature.

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No, there isn't.

This guy's graph shows the number of pirates to be 17 around the year 2000, which is false. The number of pirates worldwide is estimated to be many times that. In fact, it is estimated to be closer to the number of pirates at the 17th century.

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"Foreign Affairs", Nov./Dec. 2004 (http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20041101faessay83606/gal-luft-anne-korin/terrorism-goes-to-sea.html) : Statistics from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a piracy watchdog, suggest that both the frequency and the violence of acts of piracy [worldwide] have increased in recent years.
<font color="white"> . </font>
In 2003, ship owners reported 445 attacks, in which 92 seafarers were killed or reported missing and 359 were assaulted and taken hostage. (Ships were hijacked in 19 of these cases and boarded in 311.) From 2002 to 2003, the number of those killed and taken hostage in attacks nearly doubled.

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Also, did you notice that the graph guy cheated very openly in his graph? See if you can spot where.

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The guy was savage. He was making a joke and a very funny one. ROFLMAO. You're taking him seriously?

[vulturesrow]

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The guy was savage. He was making a joke and a very funny one. ROFLMAO. You're taking him seriously?

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You're taking Cyrus seriously? I guarantee you I am laughing harder than you. No one takes Cyrus seriously. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Sorry, Cyrus, I couldnt resist. Please dont kick me out of the Persian Empire. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[lastchance]

Meh, guess I shoulda realized that. Oh well, I guess I was just impressed by the actual research and detail of the counterargument.

[whiskeytown]

it's pure genius -

and it won't do a damn bit of good - perfectly good illustration of what happens when you govern by faith, but it won't do a damn bit of good, will it

The State's Rights guy in me says they have the right to do what they want in that state though - and Colleges have the right to reject their kids at their out of state schools because they didn't get a decent education in science.

RB

[Cyrus]

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The guy was savage. He was making a joke and a very funny one. You're taking him seriously?

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I find the Kansas situation totally ridiculous. (It's actually religious folks such as Vulturesrow which don't see anything ridiculous about teaching Creation in schools.)

And I like the guy's savage attitude about the Kansas folly.

But he (even he) has to gets the joke right! Using the pirate numbers as an example was lame. I can come up with half a dozen ideas about pirates-to-world-temperature that would be better than his! And numerically more robust. Or, at least, harder to disprove. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Don't you remember the correlation that was "discovered" between the length of girls' skirts and the Dow Jones Industrial Index? Now, there's true genius.

[vulturesrow]

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(It's actually religious folks such as Vulturesrow which don't see anything ridiculous about teaching Creation in schools.)

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Actually, I have stated specifically on this topic that I dont believe Creationism should be taught in schools. So, its not "religious people like me". Religious people like me dont think evolution and the concept of a divine creator arent mutually exclusive. Religious people like me believe faith and reason go hand in hand. I dont mind you taking a dig at me but at least some sort of accuracy about my position would be appreciated.

[RicktheRuler]

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Hilarious. Serious or no?

If it's serious, it's oddly frightening. If it's not, it's a piece of savage work.

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Are you serious? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[RicktheRuler]

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The guy was savage. He was making a joke and a very funny one. ROFLMAO. You're taking him seriously?

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Scrolling through this thread now it looks like two people actually took this seriously. WTF???!!!!

Scary.

[RicktheRuler]

Sorry Cyrus. I saw one guy took him serious and not knowing you sense of humor thought you might have as well.

Youre funny.

[Abednego]

So are you an athiest then? ....... Guess you'll be in hell someday huh?

[natedogg]

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So are you an athiest then? ....... Guess you'll be in hell someday huh?

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How DARE you mock the Flying Spaghetti Monster! His noodly appendage will lash you in wrath on judgment day.

natedogg