Ms McEvoy said she was satisfied that the “Pastafarian texts present a hoax religion”. I do not accept the applicant’s explanation of the use of these expressions (and numerous other similar expressions, many expressed in racist and sexist terms, referencing texts or practices of other religions) as examples of humour, and for the purpose of generating curiosity.” In the ruling, Ms McEvoy noted that while various “Pastafarian texts” are set out in traditional religious forms, they “contain some surprising articulations”, such as references to the books of the Bible as the “Old Testicle” and “New Testicle” The tribunal lady does not think we are funny, and religion is serious business and not to be made fun of, is how I read her statement.
Among other things, they found that our writings are offensive, and that the purpose of the writings are to mock other religions. I am certain Tanya did an amazing job, but unfortunately the tribunal ruled against us. The original application had been denied some time ago and then appealed to an administrative tribunal, where CoFSM Australia leader Tanya Watkins argued the merits of the Church. (The legal designation they’re aiming for is the same idea as a religious non-profit organization in the US.) The CoFSM Australia has been denied again in its goal for formal recognition by the state. Some sad news from our Pastafarian friends down under –
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