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''The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster'' is a satirical book written by Bobby Henderson that embodies the main beliefs of the parody religion the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Pastafarianism.〔〔 The Flying Spaghetti Monster was created by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education in which he parodied the concept of intelligent design. After Henderson posted the letter on his website, it became an internet phenomenon and was featured in many large newspapers, which caught the attention of book publishers. Released in March 2006 by Villard Books, ''The Gospel'' elaborates on Pastafarian beliefs established in the open letter. ''The Gospel'' includes a creation myth, set of commandments, and guide to evangelizing, and discusses history and lifestyle from a Pastafarian perspective. Henderson uses satire to show flaws with creationism and prove the Flying Spaghetti Monster, lampooning the intelligent design movement in the process. The book, which has sold more than 100,000 copies,〔 was generally well received. ==Background== (詳細はOregon State University physics graduate, parodied the concept of intelligent design by professing belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education. He sent the letter prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as a satirical protest against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. In his letter, he noted, In May, having received no reply from the Kansas State Board of Education, Henderson posted the letter on his website.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher=Henderson, Bobby )〕 Shortly thereafter, Pastafarianism became an internet phenomenon. As public awareness grew, the mainstream media picked up on the phenomenon. The Flying Spaghetti Monster became a symbol for the case against intelligent design in public education.〔 The open letter was printed in many large newspapers, including the ''New York Times'', ''Washington Post'', and ''Chicago Sun Times'', and received "worldwide press attention" according to one journalist.〔 According to Henderson, newspaper articles attracted the attention of book publishers; at one point, six publishers were interested in the Flying Spaghetti Monster.〔 In November 2005, Henderson received an $80,000 advance from Villard to write ''The Gospel of The Flying Spaghetti Monster''. Henderson said that he planned to use the proceeds to build a pirate ship, with which he would spread the Pastafarian religion. The book was released on March 28, 2006. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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