A cognitive analysis of the invented religions: the Flying Spaghetti Monster case

In this paper, I am going to realize an analysis of the Flying Spaghetti Monster religion from a cognitive perspective. This invented religion, which began as a protest action in Kansas in 2005, has gained numerous followers worldwide. The first part of the article illustrates an analysis of the stu...

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Main Author: Spaschi, Cosmin F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2021
In: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Year: 2021, Volume: 20, Issue: 60, Pages: 128-140
Further subjects:B Justin Barrett
B pirates
B Flying Spaghetti Monster
B pastafarianism
B Bobby Henderson
B Faith
B cognitive science of religion
B invented religions
B successful gods
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