Bobby Henderson's Blog, page 2

Vancouver says no Pirate Hats in ID photos, again

The fight continues. Vancouver’s ICBC department says Pirate Hats and Colanders are not acceptable religious headwear. Gary Smith of the Church of FSM of British Columbia has been battling the department for some time. I’m sure all of us are looking forward to the time when this department respects religious freedom. “Ultimately, religion is a […]

Merry FSMas

To all those who celebrate, Happy Holidays.

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Merry FSMas

To all those who celebrate, happy Holidays.

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone. I wanted to remind people the Holiday e-Card machine is up. Also if you are stuck on gift ideas, please consider nominating someone to the Ministry. Holiday e-Card Machine Feel free to use the Holiday e-Card machine to send festive greetings to your friends and family. Gift an Ordination You are welcome […]

Gary Smith’s Pirate Hat ID photo will happen eventually

Here’s a nice article about Gary Smith and his efforts to wear a pirate hat in his ID photo. Until now they have denied him, issuing him temporary licenses without the photo. I find it inspiring that he keeps up the fight. I admire the people who wish to wear religious headwear – colander or […]

Thoughts on hate-mail

After 10+ years of receiving hate-mail (or if not hate, let’s call it well-intentioned criticism), I find it hard to take offense or argue with these people. For years I have stopped posting these messages and rarely reply to them. I don’t believe these people are representative of the groups they claim to speak for, […]

Asking AI about religion

Tiktok AI researcher midjourneys experienced a divine revelation when asking about religion.

Church of FSM’s Growth in Australia

Here’s a nice article about the growth of the Church of the FSM in Australia. An interesting dynamic there is the every-five-year census that includes religious preference. The results of the census influence funding and social programs. Australia does not currently recognize the Church of the FSM as an “official” religion so Pastafarians are at […]

Firewall discrimination

Apparently our website is blocked by some company firewalls because it is in the “cults” category. I am wondering how common this is — have many of you encountered this?

Mosey the Pirate

I want to share the Trailer from Mosey The Pirate – an upcoming game that features the Flying Spaghetti Monster in all of His glory. It’ll be available on Steam soon.