Beliefs
Many of the "beliefs" proposed by Henderson were intentionally chosen to parody arguments commonly set forth by proponents of Intelligent Design.
- The Universe was created by an invisible and undetectable Flying Spaghetti Monster. All evidence pointing towards evolution was intentionally planted by this being.
- Global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct consequence of the decline in numbers of pirates since the 1800s. A graph showing the correlation between the decrease in pirates and global temperatures was also provided. This was presumably intended to highlight the logical fallacy of correlation implying causation.
- Bobby Henderson is the "prophet" of this religion.
Codes of conduct
- Prayers are ended with the word Ramen rather than Amen.
- Followers are expected to dress in full pirates' regalia.
Benefits of conversion
Henderson initially gave the following reasons for converting to Flying Spaghetti Monsterism:
- Like the noodles they worship, Flying Spaghetti Monsterists have flimsy moral standards.
- Every Friday is a religious holiday.
- Promise of a stripper factory and a beer volcano in Heaven.
