Flying Spaghetti Monster Statue Outside Courthouse

Members of the The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster in Crossville, Tennessee have installed a giant Flying Spaghetti Monster statue outside The Cumberland County Courthouse (pictured left); the work of Ariel and David Safdie, devout Pastafarians.

The following is an excerpt from the statement issued at the installation, as reported on Venganza.org:

We are lucky enough to live in a country that allows us, its citizens, the freedom of speech. I have chosen to put up a statue of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to represent the discourse between people of all different beliefs. The many faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds of Cumberland County’s residents make our community a stronger richer place. I respect and am proud that on the people’s lawn, the county courthouse, all of these diverse beliefs can come together in a positive dialogue. Here, we are all able to share the issues close to our hearts whether it is through a memorial to the soldiers killed fighting for our country, the Statue of Liberty honoring our nations welcoming promise to all, a group’s fight to stop homelessness, or powerful symbols of faith. I greatly treasure this open forum between everyone in the community.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster is a pile of noodles and meatballs, but it is meant to open up discussion and provoke thought. Being able to put up a statue is a celebration of our freedom as Americans; a freedom to be different, to express those differences, and to do it amongst neighbors -— even if it is in a noodley way.

Check out the full post at “FSM Courthouse Installation” for construction details, videos, and more pictures and the blog for the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Crossville for ongoing coverage. It’s a fascinating thing.

First spotted on LaughingSquid.com in “Flying Spaghetti Monster Statue Outside of Tennessee Courthouse“, the same people who let us know that “The Flying Spaghetti Monster Image Appears on Toast“.

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