Pastafarianism, also known as the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, is a humorous satirical religion that was created in response to the teaching of intelligent design in schools. While there may not be any official synonyms for Pastafarianism, some may refer to it simply as a parody religion or a joke belief system. Others may refer to it as a form of secular humanism, emphasizing reason and science over religious dogma. Regardless of how one chooses to categorize it, Pastafarianism is a lighthearted and irreverent movement that seeks to promote a more rational, accepting, and compassionate society.