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Title: Student punished for spaghetti beliefs
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Published: Dec 17, 2011
Author: Eric Allen Bell
Post Date: 2011-12-17 15:05:26 by freepatriot32
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A student has been suspended from school in America for coming to class dressed as a pirate. But the disciplinary action has provoked controversy – because the student says that the ban violates his rights, as the pirate costume is part of his religion. Bryan Killian says that he follows the Pastafarian religion, and that as a crucial part of his faith, he must wear 'full pirate regalia' as prescribed in the holy texts of Pastafarianism. The school, however, say that his pirate garb was disruptive. Pastafarians follow the Flying Spaghetti Monster (pictured), and believe that the world was created by the touch of his noodly appendage. Furthermore, they acknowledge pirates as being 'absolute divine beings', and stress that the worldwide decline in the number of pirates has directly led to global warming. Pastafarianism gained wide attention when its key prophet, Bobby Henderson, wrote to the Kansas School Board during the height of the controversy over 'Intelligent Design' being taught in science classes. His letter, also published on his website, demanded equal time be given to the teachings of the Flying Spaghetti Monster as was given to ID and evolutionary theory. Since then, the Flying Spaghetti Monster has gained countless followers worldwide, although there are those who remain spagnostic. The school, in North Buncombe, North Carolina, remains adamant that their decision to suspend Killian for a day has nothing to do with his religion, and quite a lot to do with his repeated refusal to heed warnings against wearing pirate outfits. READ MORE AT: Metro.co,uk
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Leesburg. But for several years, holiday displays outside the Loudoun County Courthouse have triggered controversy in a battle between Christians and atheists. Starting this weekend the displays return to the courthouse, this year competing for even less space and stirring up new tensions. Outside the courthouse, like it or not, the holiday season includes everyone, and anyone—including atheists. On a first-come, first-served basis starting as early as last December, local residents could submit a holiday display for the courthouse property. This year, next to the Christmas tree and nativity scene, residents will see a painting of Santa nailed to a cross, a sign about the fictional Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and a poster describing the Easter Bunny, Jesus Christ and Santa as "myths for young and old." And there's even more controversy this year. The county's arborist is concerned about the health of a sycamore tree. As a result, the board of supervisors has agreed none of the holiday displays can be set up next to it. Traditionally, a local man sets up his nativity scene at the very prominent corner of King and Market Streets. But this year, he'll have to move that manger scene to another, less prominent location. Some complain that the signs are mean-spirited and make a mockery of Christmas. But others say the First Amendment is clear. “They have the right of their opinion and we have to respect it,” says George Swicker. “I'm a Christian, my wife's a Chirstian but our Christian generosity says, “’Hey, make room for everybody.”
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