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Pastafarians Face Religious Discrimination in New Jersey
24 Mar 2013 11:36 #1
by Grady
When we we see the end of all religious discrimination?
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Lawyers.comThe New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission does not accept the Flying Spaghetti Monster as a deity worthy of a religious-apparel photo wavier.
When resident Aaron Williams, 24, arrived at a MVC facility this month to have his driver’s license photo taken, workers refused to snap the picture. Why? “The issue was when Williams went to take his picture for license was wearing a pasta strainer on his head [sic],” according to a police report.
Head coverings are forbidden in license photos, unless the wearer qualifies for a religious exemption. No problem, Williams said — the colander was in fact a piece of apparel mandated by his professed religion, the timeless faith of Pastafarianism.
“The strainer is a showing of my devoutness to the religion,” Williams told a local news source.
Pastafarians worship a being called the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and preach a “rejection of dogma” with “no strict rules and regulations . . . no rote rituals and prayers and other nonsense.” The religion was founded in 2005 in response to a plan by the Kansas School Board to teach intelligent design in school science classes.
When we we see the end of all religious discrimination?
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24 Mar 2013 18:01 #4
by Grady
Replied by Grady on topic Pastafarians Face Religious Discrimination in New Jersey
LadyJazzer wrote: Exactly...
I should be able to claim my next purchase of elbow-macaroni as a "religious paraphernalia" expense... And deduct all my visits to the Macaroni Grill as "tithing" and "contributions".
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24 Mar 2013 18:33 #6
by otisptoadwater
I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges; When the Republic is at its most corrupt the laws are most numerous. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Replied by otisptoadwater on topic Pastafarians Face Religious Discrimination in New Jersey
Perhaps the good people of New Jersey need to take an example from the Austrians:
14 July 2011 Last updated at 04:53 ET
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Austrian driver allowed 'Pastafarian' headgear photo
An Austrian atheist has won the right to be shown on his driving-licence photo wearing a pasta strainer as "religious headgear".
Niko Alm first applied for the licence three years ago after reading that headgear was allowed in official pictures only for confessional reasons.
Mr Alm said the sieve was a requirement of his religion, Pastafarianism.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14135523
14 July 2011 Last updated at 04:53 ET
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Austrian driver allowed 'Pastafarian' headgear photo
An Austrian atheist has won the right to be shown on his driving-licence photo wearing a pasta strainer as "religious headgear".
Niko Alm first applied for the licence three years ago after reading that headgear was allowed in official pictures only for confessional reasons.
Mr Alm said the sieve was a requirement of his religion, Pastafarianism.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14135523
I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges; When the Republic is at its most corrupt the laws are most numerous. - Publius Cornelius Tacitus
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24 Mar 2013 19:24 #10
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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If you prefer spaghetti over angel hair pasta, I can't associate with you and if you don't make your own you are lazy and contemptible! 
(I really just wanted to use the word contemptible!) Linguine, manicotti, and lasagne folk may be weird, but different can be good. Home-made chunky tomato spaghetti sauce or lemon butter garlic sauce only allowed on the pasta. Vegetarians and carnivores alike welcome, bring good wine and win a friend for life! 
Would rice noodle people be atheists?? I like rice noodles..
(I really just wanted to use the word contemptible!) Linguine, manicotti, and lasagne folk may be weird, but different can be good. Home-made chunky tomato spaghetti sauce or lemon butter garlic sauce only allowed on the pasta. Vegetarians and carnivores alike welcome, bring good wine and win a friend for life! Would rice noodle people be atheists?? I like rice noodles..
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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