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Not the full archive — the official blog runs to hundreds of posts. This is a curated set from the last two years, grouped by theme, each linking back to the original.

Civic & religious freedom

  • 2024.10.30

    Let's Vote

    A civic-participation message tied to fights over religion in public education — an Oklahoma Bible-study mandate, a Louisiana Ten Commandments display requirement — echoing the argument that started the Church in the first place.

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  • 2024.08.22

    Religious Exemption Letters

    The Church began drafting exemption letters for members on request — starting with an excusal from Zoom meetings, and citing "no work on our religious holidays (Fridays)" as grounds.

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Community & culture

  • 2024.12.08

    The Holiday e-Card Machine Is Live

    The Church's seasonal digital greeting tool came back online, letting members send festive, Pastafarian-themed e-cards to friends and family — "even if they have not yet joined the Church."

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  • 2024.01.27

    Pasta Strainers and Pirate Hats

    Reflecting on outside press coverage, the Church noted what makes it unusual: no hierarchy, no physical places of worship, no fundraising pressure on members, and — per founder Bobby Henderson — new FSM groups now "pop up all over the world" without asking permission first.

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