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[–]throwawayHoodG 192 points193 points ago

10/10 would worship

[–]briandamien 34 points35 points ago

TBH, I just go to church for the pasta. At a Christian church, all I get is shitty stale bread.

[–]williamshatnersvoice 10 points11 points ago

Where do you worship?

[–]Reaperdude97 5 points6 points ago

Funny. Eatin at olive garden right now.

[–]keymakergeorge 2 points3 points ago

it's an omen,brother!

[–]noprotein 0 points1 point ago

amen!

[–]BoheefusJr 0 points1 point ago

East Side Mario's and Boston Pizza are my places of worship

[–]oD3 0 points1 point ago

My friend recently became Muslim because he says you get a curry when you go to mosque.

[–]FlyingPasta 0 points1 point ago

And booze, you also get booze.

[–]RandomFallacy 43 points44 points ago

10/10 do worship

FTFY

[–]billydodd -5 points-4 points ago

Dew warship

[–]disgruntledVALET 5 points6 points ago

but then you wouldn't be an atheist

[–]throwawayHoodG 3 points4 points ago

Faith in those two is the only faith I am willing to give up my atheism for.

[–]rhubarbs 22 points23 points ago

It's not faith, it's science. What, you haven't heard?

Scientists all around the world are scrambling to prove noodle theory! In fact, it has gotten so popular that some people have mistakenly started calling it "string theory"

May His carbohydrate goodness nourish your very being. Ramen!

[–]yangyangR 2 points3 points ago

Actually we're more into lasagna type of stuff now. Some people call them M2 branes.

[–]EscherTheLizard 1 point2 points ago

I think Pastaferians need to erect their own creationism museum.

[–]a_noodly_appendage 1 point2 points ago

You have been touched

[–]upboats_the_downtote 0 points1 point ago

up boat the DOWN TOTE

[–]IamSquam 0 points1 point ago

Already have.

[–]iwantttopettthekitty 154 points155 points ago

I wish this joke would turn into a real thing... like atheist pretending to believe in his Holy Noodleyness and his Holy Son, Raptor Jesus... like it was some big internet-joke-religion that everyone perpetuated...

Christian, "Well God says... blah blah" Me (with a straight face), "Well his Holy Noodleyness said once... blah blah"

Then they'd get all offended, and I'd get even more offended and be like, "Look it up online! This is my religion, my beliefs! How can you be so intolerant! Raptor Jesus spoke the truth! You must accept him and his Holy Noodleyness into your heart to be saved!"

Out crazy the crazy or something... sorry I'm kinda drunk

[–][deleted] 65 points66 points ago

No no, that's the idea. The further you take it with a straight face, the better.

[–]turkletom 58 points59 points ago

It's all fun and games until someone ACTUALLY believes it. Then we'd have another Scientology with raptors and noodles.

You know, on second thought, that would be awesome! Bring on the noodlness!

rAmen.

[–]Fucked_up_Haiku 20 points21 points ago

Well god says blah blah

Holy noodleyness says

Sorry I'm kinda drunk

[–]SICKBOY1981 1 point2 points ago

Your last line had one syllable too many

[–]srslykindofadick 1 point2 points ago

Might be what makes it a fucked up haiku. Or he might just be dumb.

[–]Fucked_up_Haiku 4 points5 points ago

Although you're a dick

Seriously, a real dick

You are correct

[–]Numb3r3d_Nam3 1 point2 points ago

Or drunk.

[–]olympusmons 9 points10 points ago

while raptor Jesus is certainly a hilarious twist, i'd say pastafarianism and the church of the FSM is fairly big already.

[–]iRaptorJesus 2 points3 points ago

Hilarious twist my reptilian ass, I'm the real deal.

[–]damakable 10 points11 points ago

I've got long dreadlocks. Often strangers approach me, saying "Hey mon! Rasta mon!" and give me a high-five. At this point I correct them, saying: "No, no, pasta. Pastafari, mon!" I then explain that for me, each dread represents a different aspect (noodle) of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Then I order a jerk chicken roti, extra spicy.

[–]snugglehistory 4 points5 points ago

This is beyond perfection.

[–]PMacDiggity 6 points7 points ago

His Holy Noodleyness does not speak, he vomits fourth upon you pesto, cream sauce, vodka sauce and marinara to let you know if he is pleased with your actions or not, and if you've really fucked up you get the marsala!

[–]EvilSqueegee 3 points4 points ago

Naturally, this entire conversation would have to be had while wearing full priate regalia.

[–]Resetme 2 points3 points ago

yarr.. ye be rite matey.

[–]wtturner83 2 points3 points ago

And we set up charities. Tax free ones $$$ imagine the noodles

[–]snugglehistory 0 points1 point ago

I remember being in high school and thinking people actually believed in FSM.

I was clearly an idiot.

[–]jorsiem 0 points1 point ago

Christians did this some millennia ago.

[–]Fudz3 0 points1 point ago

I already do this, they get pretty pissed.

[–]Dr___Awkward 0 points1 point ago

Now all we need is a New Testament for the Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster featuring Raptor Jesus.

[–]Rick_Dagless 0 points1 point ago

Be careful, this is probably how a lot of actual religions started.

[–]a_noodly_appendage 0 points1 point ago

You have been touched

[–]domestic_omnom 0 points1 point ago

you mean you dont beleive in raptor jesus????? what heresy and blasphemy is this on /atheism.

[–]WhipIash 0 points1 point ago

This is one of the reasons I love Futurama. They really know their audience. One of last years episodes featured a flying spaghetti monster.

[–]j2theosh1 53 points54 points ago

I think the best part of this is that Raptor Jesus is doing the shocker.

[–]justmos 12 points13 points ago

raptor jesus loves two in the pink

[–]mrrapt0rjesus 9 points10 points ago

Its my signature move.

[–]iRaptorJesus 2 points3 points ago

I'm starting to wonder if Raptor Jesus is the most popular novelty account. Maybe I'mn't so original after all...

[–]mrrapt0rjesus 0 points1 point ago

this isn't novelty. Its my username for a lot of stuff. I guess its just what I like to be referred to as over digital mediums. Its also kind of badass that my xbox live friends actually refer to me as a "mister" or as "raptor". Kind of awesome hearing that.

[–]noprotein 0 points1 point ago

I'mn't

Impressive. Two apostrophes in a single word. I like it.

[–]iRaptorJesus 1 point2 points ago

The double contraction, a grammatical wonder that shouldn't've gone so soon.

[–]R1psaw 7 points8 points ago

He's also staring at me seductively. Not gonna lie I kinda like it.

[–]unorthodoxme 0 points1 point ago

He's got that. I'm gonna rape you while you pray look.

[–]greenthoughts 3 points4 points ago

Actually, the baby Jesus did the shocker in a lot of the old paintings that this is modeled after. For example, this one.

[–]mr_luxuryyacht 1 point2 points ago

That is too fantastic for words...

[–]archetech 2 points3 points ago

RJ is a sly little pimp.

[–]Daegs 29 points30 points ago

You can buy this as a 2ft poster HERE!!!!

I am just buying mine, love the artwork and supporting the artist is great.

Edit: Apparently i'm first to buy this? DeviantArt says so.....Awesome!!!

[–]a_noodly_appendage 3 points4 points ago

You have been touched

[–]LeetroyJnkns 30 points31 points ago

This is going to be my new wallpaper. Did you make this?

[–]pizza95[S] 20 points21 points ago

No, I found it in my inbox on deviantART from an atheist group.

[–]LeetroyJnkns 11 points12 points ago

It's... so awesome!

[–]pizza95[S] 33 points34 points ago

[–]bassinine 11 points12 points ago

think i'm going to set my "religion" on facebook to a link of this picture.

[–]Improvised0 1 point2 points ago

This is going to be my new T-shirt

[–]AnonTheTerrible -1 points0 points ago

What are you on? A cell phone?

[–]That_Android 14 points15 points ago

Let's make up a religion where all fried food and sweet tea is forbidden. Then lets say fried food is "unnatural". Finally, protest outside government buildings saying why fried foods and sweet tea should be illegal, then laugh at southern Christian fundamentalist when they bring up the separation of church and state argument.

[–]OverTheStars 1 point2 points ago

As an atheist who is a caffeine addict..

My only request is you don't get rid of coffee too.. I won't survive it.

[–]TheActualAWdeV 1 point2 points ago

And then get pissed and completely confused when they ignore the obvious irony of their statements and instead claim the USA is a christian country.

[–]Bearrang 21 points22 points ago

seems more legit then christianity!

[–]Riotmaker 39 points40 points ago

Then what? I want to know what Christianity did after it seemed more legit!

[–]SnarledMess 6 points7 points ago

Then Islam

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Then boom

[–]iForcefield 6 points7 points ago

Here! Grab muh strong hand! - Raptor Jesus

[–]DancingWithKafka 0 points1 point ago

*seems more legit than Christianity.

Apologies.

[–]Bearrang 0 points1 point ago

haha, true ;)

[–]jabedude -1 points0 points ago

How fundies' brains operate is beyond me....

[–]I_COULD_CARE_LESS -5 points-4 points ago

Laugh all you like, /r/atheism. On Judgement Day you will stand before Almighty God and have to explain your behavior. How will you explain to the Almighty that you laughed at this cartoon?

It's not too late to accept Christ and repent. PM me if you'd like to pray with me over Skype.

[–]BK1287 11 points12 points ago

FSM accepts all. Those that wish to celebrate His noodly appendages over skype, please PM that ^ guy.

[–]HamburgerLunch 6 points7 points ago

All you can eat spaghetti > 42 Virgins

[–]iForcefield 6 points7 points ago

'How to Create a Username Completely Opposite of Yourself' By: I_COULD_CARE_LESS

[–]pizza95[S] 4 points5 points ago

Says the Christian trolling a post that made it to the FRONT PAGE OF REDDIT.

[–]E3K 1 point2 points ago

So...if you could care less, then why does this bother you?

[–]TheActualAWdeV 2 points3 points ago

He cares a whole lot. That's why he theoretically could care less but he doesn't care less because he's just that much of a swell guy trying to save us all from an imaginary fireplace.

[–]hackNightly 6 points7 points ago

1000 years from now, some civilization will discover this digital gem and idolize your creations as the "real" gods. Perhaps they'll write a big book about it also. Even if they don't, great work.

[–]Cranky_Hippy 3 points4 points ago

My thoughts exactly.

[–]DeCapitator 4 points5 points ago

Relevent: my FSM costume.

[–]chodeface 6 points7 points ago

What the fuck? You look like a chinese Gandalf with balls for a chin!

[–]DeCapitator 3 points4 points ago

:(

[–]chodeface 3 points4 points ago

I mean, no offense or anything...

[–]AreYouReadyToReddit 7 points8 points ago

OH MY GODS, Are his eyes his eyes....OR ARE HIS MEATBALLS HIS EYES?!?!?

[–]Shoecrown 1 point2 points ago

He actually looks way creepier if you consider the meatballs his eyes.

[–]unorthodoxme 0 points1 point ago

He's always had those hermit crab eyes.

[–]ibaad 3 points4 points ago

I'm really offended that you chose to depict my deity like this. FSM is sacred, and his/her/its image shall not be illustrated.

[–]ChaosRobie 2 points3 points ago

I declare a Pastwā upon pizza95.

[–]pizza95[S] 0 points1 point ago

Then let it be so!

[–]spacemanjesus 1 point2 points ago

I don't appreciate people laughing at my beliefs

[–]IronLung420 1 point2 points ago

I have a new phone wallpaper. I thank you

[–]Skineater 1 point2 points ago

Instantly became my phones wallpaper! Ramen

[–]CollegeBytes 1 point2 points ago

can I get a 24x33 poster of this? JUST TAKE MY MONEY

[–]ArisSlatr 1 point2 points ago

Wallpapered for your convenience: http://imgur.com/GHEmx

[–]fm8 1 point2 points ago

I turned it into a wallpaper here.

[–]BoheefusJr 1 point2 points ago

Found my new cellphone wallpaper =D

[–]Electro_Sapien 2 points3 points ago

This could only be improved with the presence of a teapot.

[–]NedenLotus 3 points4 points ago

This would make an amazing tattoo

[–]790FM 0 points1 point ago

Strongly considering it

[–]drnc 0 points1 point ago

Do it!

[–]KWIKpwn 1 point2 points ago

[–]dedbet 1 point2 points ago

If this was high resolution it would go straight to my office's wall.

[–]dugg08302010 1 point2 points ago

This is heresy of the most delicious kind

[–]michaelmelkor 1 point2 points ago

now this is the r/atheism i love

[–]RTrooper 1 point2 points ago

Not exactly raptor Jesus, but it is Jesus riding a raptor.

[–]Diarrhea_Anne_Frank 1 point2 points ago

Rahmen.

[–]Isaac_Shepard 1 point2 points ago

In the name of the pasta, the sauce, and the holy tomato. Ra-men.

[–]theraptorjesus 2 points3 points ago

woah woah woah, where'd you get this.

[–]theraptorjesus 0 points1 point ago

I don't think you got the joke. (my name)

[–]pizza95[S] 0 points1 point ago

ok

[–]sholder89 0 points1 point ago

I want this on the front of the prayer cards at my funeral...

[–]t3mp0rary 0 points1 point ago

raptor jesus showing the shocker ftw

[–]smaier69 0 points1 point ago

Hah! Nice!

Personally, I'm agnostic (hope that won't get me crucified in this sub), but I've been a part-time fan (meaning I can go months without a visit) of FSM site for years. The hate mail part of the site is the best aspect, IMO. Similar to The Onion in how people will take a rabidly militant stance over something that's meant to be a joke.

[–]rockytimber 0 points1 point ago

Gaze upon me, and reap the blessings of ..... oh could someone please pass the sauce and meatballs?

[–]mclambchops 0 points1 point ago

Praise be. Raptor Jesus taught us so much...way more than that False Philosopher.

[–]FSMDisciple 0 points1 point ago

This is absolutely wonderful!

[–]J3susHChr1st 0 points1 point ago

Chris Bosh is Jesus?

[–]some_random_noob 0 points1 point ago

what i love about this picture is that it is just as likely to be true as any other religious depiction.

[–]OverTheStars 0 points1 point ago

I need this in1920 by 1080 Please!!!

[–]DuctTapeConnoisseur 0 points1 point ago

I'm somewhat religious and i still like this

[–]SocietyisODD 0 points1 point ago

R'amen.

[–]SleepCycles 0 points1 point ago

I have been touched by his noodley appendages, and it was good.

[–]JurMajesty 0 points1 point ago

Did you get a taste of his special sauce?

[–]SleepCycles 0 points1 point ago

He turned water into ragu.

[–]Yoshiling 0 points1 point ago

Yoshi?

[–]cukiman 0 points1 point ago

Behold the FSM

[–]Alyeska2112 0 points1 point ago

This is a thing of rare beauty. Thanks for the new wallpaper!

[–]Slayner 0 points1 point ago

I want this as my wallpaper. But I don't know how to make the resolution larger, if you even can. Short Story, can anyone make this 1920 by 1080? I would really appreciate it

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[–]zeropucksgiven 0 points1 point ago

A true Holy of Holies. In the name of the FSM, the Meatballs, and the Noodles, R'amen. Praise Raptor Jesus!

[–]h-v-smacker 0 points1 point ago

This is quite orthodox. I'll go fetch a board, print it in color and arrange a holy icon.

[–]Jofeljoh 0 points1 point ago

Awesome. Would buy the poster

[–]raptorjesus2 0 points1 point ago

Highly relevant to my username. Going to save this one...

[–]chubasco 0 points1 point ago

If this is real paint and not just painting software, I want to buy the original.

[–]terath 0 points1 point ago

One day this will be a bonafide religion and all of us will be looking on in awe, shock, and disappointment.

[–]Harvooost 0 points1 point ago

If this were on a shirt, I would wear that shirt.

[–]Only_Reasonable 0 points1 point ago

Anyone standing before the great FSM will never go hungry. Literally.

[–]Courstice 0 points1 point ago

New phone wallpaper :)

[–]jfargle 0 points1 point ago

There was are a few versions of this picture around my school.

[–]C_IsForCookie 0 points1 point ago

They say he created us in his image.

[–]Juiceman17 0 points1 point ago

I think this is the greatest thing I've ever seen on reddit. Thank you so much for making my day this much better.

[–]alllie 0 points1 point ago

Yikes! FSM is turning into Cthulhu!

[–]Montaque1 0 points1 point ago

Ramen.

[–]intentcity 0 points1 point ago

Raptor Jesus giving the shocker? I fully support this religion.

[–]SackFulloApplez 0 points1 point ago

New wall paper for my desktop.

[–]bagels666 0 points1 point ago

That...where did that come from...that is amazing...

[–]The_Essential_Llama 0 points1 point ago

those balls. . .

[–]mathSciNERD 0 points1 point ago

That's a little disturbing, but funny. Upvote!

[–]ThatJanitor 0 points1 point ago

It's spaghetti, not noodles. HERESY! HERESY!

[–]sofacrunch 0 points1 point ago

Why does raptor Jesus have human hands?

[–]uoraj 2 points3 points ago

Raptor Jesus doesn't have human hands, we have Raptor Jesus hands.

[–]sofacrunch 0 points1 point ago

Nice.

[–]unorthodoxme 0 points1 point ago

Hot dog, I need this on my phone.

[–]kneaders 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for my new iPad wallpaper.

[–]kalimashookdeday 0 points1 point ago

What I think is funny is the prospect of people 1,000 years from now (taken mankind exists) seeing these pictures and images you people make and will think this was an actual "religion". I'm all for the real purpose of the FSM (showing who has the burden of proof) but sometimes this shit gets ridiculous.

[–]upvotedyouanyway 0 points1 point ago

Please for the next one: Include the Teapot Alien as a proverbial "holy ghost".

[–]bedintruder 0 points1 point ago

THIS IS WHAT ATHEISTS ACTUALLY BELIEVE

[–]jigglybear 0 points1 point ago

This picture needs to fill in the blank on every one of those "Jesus Is ______" advertisements.

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[–]JurMajesty 0 points1 point ago

Everyone finds this hilarious. That's the message that's not so hidden.

[–]penguinairforce 1 point2 points ago

Thanks!

[–]End3rWi99in 0 points1 point ago

OMG I NEED THIS AS A POSTER. Framed, obviously. His Noodleyness is far superior to just paper and tape. Does anyone know how I can procure such a masterpiece? I realize my walls are not worthy but I would like this anyway.

[–]Gravity_Cube 0 points1 point ago

And his holy noodleyness once said: love thy spaghetti as thou love thy ramen. Do not put pesto on others unless you want pesto put on you.

[–]gromet78 0 points1 point ago

Can I buy this?

[–]mmz9567 0 points1 point ago

Thanks for the new phone background.

[–]Ancientfaith 0 points1 point ago

Very funny and great artwork. One thing I would point out is that it is actually a parody of the Icon of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) presenting Christ. This icon is typically used to embody the virtues of spiritual peace, obedience, devotion and sacrifice (Theotokos) as well as hope, healing, humility, self-sacrifice and enlightenment (the child Christ figure). So, to the audience that will recognize it will see it as the values being parodied much more than anything to do with their religious faith.

Also, stylizing the artwork as an icon probably wont offend any evangelical "born again" christians as they wont recognize it as a religious icon and most are long time iconoclasts anyway. But Orthodox Christians will recognize it immediately as it is a parody of one of their most revered icons demonstrating some of their most cherished values.

You are a skilled artist. Good luck in the future.

[–]Aspekt1690 0 points1 point ago

It's just as believable as Jesus it's just cooler

[–]TheActualAWdeV 0 points1 point ago

From the thumbnail, I thought his meatballs were big googly eyeballs instead and he looked like a pale Illithid.

And Jesus is a goblin.

[–]IRcitizen 0 points1 point ago

credit for original artist?

[–]Tristian666 0 points1 point ago

OMG ITS MR CREEPY PASTA

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

May his mighty and powerful noodle appendage touch me and those who decide to follow me on my quest to convert the masses to believe in his holy son the raptor

[–]Ridid 0 points1 point ago

I fucking love this!

[–]busyrob -1 points0 points ago

I need this horizontally for my silly timeline.

[–]arbitrary516 -1 points0 points ago

It's all about interpretation. The Bible never said this wasn't true :D

[–]ajbasher1229 -1 points0 points ago

You blasphemic bastard! It clearly says in the recipe book, portraying our god or his prophet is a sin! Take this down or else I'm calling the police

[–]unorthodoxme 2 points3 points ago

I guess people are missing the joke. Or at least I hope it's a joke based on that other post with the facebook group account.

[–]ajbasher1229 1 point2 points ago

Yeah... I put too much faith in the development of my fellow redditors' sense of humor. I must burn.

[–]cowfreak 0 points1 point ago

Faith!

[–]unorthodoxme 0 points1 point ago

Fear not! You have broken even =.= for now.

[–]spock_block -1 points0 points ago

Now this is something bow-worthy.

[–]kinada423 -1 points0 points ago

I tip my hat to the artist so hard good sir/madam!

[–]ByahhByahh -1 points0 points ago

Praise be His name and all those who worship Him.

[–]Remriel -1 points0 points ago

You would be burned at the stake if you went back in time with this drawing to the 16th century. Oh, how far we've come.

[–]Kenmore_Elite -1 points0 points ago

Dafuq did i just see?

[–]sparton192 -1 points0 points ago

rAMEN!

[–]kidkaos -1 points0 points ago

This is the complete opposite of Atheism

[–]MisterArathos -1 points0 points ago

Apparently no-one knew about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. And i thought redditors were internet educated. It was probably wrong searching in r/atheism.

[–]Sayurye -1 points0 points ago

Dumb

[–]dancing_raptor_jesus -1 points0 points ago

I remember that day fondly :)

[–]SarcophAGus -1 points0 points ago

What's that gang sign Jesus is always flashing in paintings?