Pastafarianism is a social movement and parody religion that promotes a satirical view of organized religion. Founded in 2005 by Bobby Henderson, it advocates for the belief in the Flying Spaghetti Monster as a deity. The movement emerged in response to the teaching of intelligent design in public schools, arguing for the separation of church and state. Followers, known as Pastafarians, often wear colanders on their heads and celebrate holidays like Talk Like a Pirate Day. The movement emphasizes critical thinking, skepticism, and the importance of evidence-based science, while using humor to challenge dogmatic beliefs in traditional religions.