German courts take on the Flying Spaghetti Monster - Sensationalist Headlines

[IMG_thumb]http://www.dw.com/image/39912204_403.jpg[/IMG_thumb] [QUOTE]Is a "noodle mass" a legitimate form of religious service? This has been the source of heated debate for years in the northeastern German town of Templin. Now, a court has issued a ruling on the matter. The controversy centers on four signs in the small German town of Templin, in the northeastern state of Brandenburg. At each of the four main entrances to the town, a sign erected by the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster informs locals of the date and time of their weekly "noodle mass," exactly like how the Catholic, Evangelical and Protestant denominations advertise their religious services. An organization with public benefits? Those familiar with German law know that in order to be legally recognized as a registered association, an organization must demonstrate its benefit to the public - something that's easier said than done for a carb-based religious parody. "Our concern - also according to the organization's charter - is the promotion of a scientific worldview," said chairman Rüdiger Weida, who goes by the pastafari name "Brother Spaghettus." "Earlier there was the addition of 'factual and satirical means,' but we had to change that a little following pressure from the tax office because there wasn't enough of a clear public benefit," he said. [B]Spaghetti goes to court[/B] A regional court in the eastern city of Frankfurt (Oder) denied the association in Templin that right. In doing so, the judge declined to determine whether or not the pastafaris actually represented anideological community, instead referring only to the legal content of an agreement between the association and the authority in charge of the roads.[/QUOTE] Source: [url]http://www.dw.com/en/german-courts-take-on-the-flying-spaghetti-monster/a-39943249[/url]

[QUOTE]an organization must demonstrate its benefit to the public[/QUOTE] So are carbs not nutritious anymore?

Eh, german courts also smashed down the Westboro Baptists(iirc, i might be mistaken) and Scientologists, so this is understandable.

[quote]Those familiar with German law know that in order to be legally recognized as a registered association, an organization must demonstrate its benefit to the public - something that's easier said than done for a carb-based religious parody. "Our concern - also according to the organization's charter - is the promotion of a scientific worldview,[/quote] Wouldn't this kind of backfire for them?

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;52538160]Wouldn't this kind of backfire for them?[/QUOTE] For the courts? It ought to. The fact that the Church of FSM promotes science and stand against creationism/intelligent design is kind of a big deal as far as demonstrating public beneficiality goes.

[Quote]Brother Spaghettus [/quote]

People make fun of government and religion. No need for that. If You believe in one of Your gimmick religions keep it for Yourself at home.

[QUOTE=Knurr;52539627]People make fun of government and religion. No need for that. If You believe in one of Your gimmick religions keep it for Yourself at home.[/QUOTE] The whole point of a gimmick religion is to keep the government in check and insure nobody can be prosecuted for their religion of choice...

[QUOTE=MedicWine;52539829]The whole point of a gimmick religion is to keep the government in check and insure nobody can be prosecuted for their religion of choice...[/QUOTE] Or lack of. Essentially ensuring separation of religion and government.

[QUOTE=Knurr;52539627]People make fun of government and religion. No need for that. If You believe in one of Your gimmick religions keep it for Yourself at home.[/QUOTE] Looks like we got a non believer.

[QUOTE=DinoJesus;52539972]Looks like we got a non believer.[/QUOTE] May he rot in the deepest ricotta-covered layer of Hell, as depicted in Dente's Alfredo.

Flying spaghetti monster damn it.

[QUOTE=Knurr;52539627]People make fun of government and religion. No need for that. If You believe in one of Your gimmick religions keep it for Yourself at home.[/QUOTE] How about catholics with their gimmick religion and keeping it for themselves at home :v:

[QUOTE=Knurr;52539627]People make fun of government and religion. No need for that. If You believe in one of Your gimmick religions keep it for Yourself at home.[/QUOTE] So sad to see people turn away from his light. You should trade your fedora for a colander, perhaps its many holes will allow you to keep a more open mind. I will pray for you, ramen.

At least they're out of their basements.

[QUOTE=Knurr;52539627]People make fun of government and religion. No need for that.[/QUOTE]actually there very much is need for that. there's this little thing called "freedom of expression", and people should use it while they still have it