----- Original Message ----- > Subject: OOPS > From: "Mamma Roux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 14:08:04 -0400 > X-Message-Number: 11 > > In my glee to maybe one up Stephen, I goofed. Here is the correct address > for the link: > > http://venganza.org
As deeply moving and epiphany producing this website is, it seems to me that one should follow up their study of this holy writ with commentary from other sources, such as its entry in wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster Of particular significance is the evolving nature of FSMism, with the development of factions within it, such as SPAM (Spaghetti & Pulsar Activating Meatballs; apparently, this is also related to an older system of belief known as "Yoism" see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoism ) and the Reformed Church of Alfredo. However, in the interest of ecumenicalism and the free exchange of divergent perspectives in scientific discussions, I believe that we should acknowledge that other faith-based world views, some of which may be considered "mainline" or "mainstream" now, faiths such as the Church of the Sub-Genius (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_SubGenius ) or Discordianism (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism ). And I would be seriously remiss if I did not acknowledge the free-form, "Do-It-Yourself" satori-inducing spiritual transcendence of that classic prayer "DETERIORATA". Can anyone remain unmoved when hearing these fine lines of wisdom? You are a fluke Of the universe. You have no right to be here. And whether you can hear it or not The universe is laughing behind your back. To appreciate the significance of "Deteriorata" in the context of the world's history and religion, I suggest a look at the following website, whose author is as serious as his words are sobering: http://www.drabruzzi.com/ethnocentrism.htm As for myself, I, like many others, am a secret but ardent believer in Bokononism and I too would write letters to the Kansas school board but I have some boko maru to catch up on. For those unfamiliar with the the "jargon" of Bokononism, see: http://www.cs.uni.edu/~wallingf/personal/bokonon.html#words Besides, all other religions are just foma. Perhaps we, this karass whose wampeter is the teaching of psychology, can have a sing along in celebration of the wonder of life? The Fifty-third Calypso [ 2 ] Oh, a sleeping drunkard Up in Central Park, And a lion-hunter In the jungle dark, And a Chinese dentist, And a British queen-- All fit together In the same machine. Nice, nice, very nice; Nice, nice, very nice; Nice, nice, very nice-- So many different people In the same device. (see: http://www.cs.uni.edu/~wallingf/personal/bokonon.html ) (Yes, this appeared in a rock song a few decades ago) But, in the final analysis, given the relevation of FSMism, I can't help but sit here and wonder how many TiPSters are reading/posting in pirate garb. > I guess I've just had too much summer. If what I've written above is any indication, you're not the only one. :-) -Mike Palij New York University > Jodi > [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
