Reason Review

The Flying Spaghetti Monster has been a thorn in the side of serious apologists ever since it's conception by Bobby Henderson and popularization by Richard Dawkins. The objection to theism is a typical motif of the New Atheist movement and when examined is revealed to hold minimal (if any) philosophical authority.

The typical argument suggests that there is little to no difference between belief or disbelief in a God when compared to a mythical figure such as the Flying Spaghetti Monster; although other mythical figures such as Unicorns and Santa make frequent appearances. Personally, I believe that this particular argument stems from a simple lack of understanding in the Christian doctrine and has only become popular through the clever use of rhetoric.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster is simply a misrepresentation of the Doctrine of God with respect to things like omniscience, omnipotence, omnipresence, etc. along with philosophical conclusions such as being timeless, spaceless, immaterial, etc. Typically, the proponent will build up the relation between the FSM and God and then proceed to beat down the FSM as a Straw Man in an attempt to make belief in God seem ridiculous.

For more information on the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Unicorns, and Santa Claus check out the links below:

• The Flying Spaghetti Monster - William Lane Craig (4 mins)

• God and the Flying Spaghetti Monster - Reasonable Faith

• Invisible Pink Unicorn, Flying Spaghetti Monster, Santa Claus and God - God and Science