A Message from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
As a church that values the separation of religion and politics, we’ve always avoided political messaging. However, recent developments concerning religious freedom compel us to remind our members about the importance of civic participation.
Current Concerns
Across the United States, we’re witnessing unprecedented efforts to integrate specific religious teachings into public institutions, particularly schools. While we respect everyone’s right to their religious beliefs, we maintain that public institutions should remain neutral spaces where all beliefs are treated with equal respect.
Recent developments include:
- Oklahoma has mandated Bible studies in public school curricula for grades 5-12
- Louisiana now requires Ten Commandments displays in every public school classroom
- Multiple states have passed laws allowing religious chaplains in schools
- In the past year, dozens of bills concerning religion in public education were introduced across 30 states
These actions represent a significant shift in how religious content is being integrated into public education, raising important questions about religious freedom and constitutional rights.
The Impact of Your Vote
While our church maintains strict political neutrality, we encourage all members to participate in the democratic process. Every election cycle brings decisions that affect how our society handles religious diversity and maintains the constitutional separation of church and state.
We encourage you to:
- Stay informed about local and national policies affecting religious freedom
- Research candidates’ positions on separation of church and state
- Exercise your constitutional right to vote
- Engage in respectful dialogue about protecting religious neutrality in public spaces
Taking Action
To ensure your voice is heard:
- Verify your voter registration status
- Mark your calendar for upcoming elections
- Stay informed about local school board decisions
- Communicate with your elected officials about religious freedom concerns
Our Position
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster stands for religious freedom and the principle that no single faith should dominate public institutions. We believe that public spaces should remain neutral ground where all beliefs – or none at all – are respected equally.
However, If religion is to be allowed in public institutions, we will demand equal representation for the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Yours in faith,
Bobby
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