Theological Fight Club

Mary and I have both been intrigued with the recent rise in popularity of Flying Spaghetti Monsterism. From the concept of noodly appendages to the ritualistic use of pirate regalia, it seems like a religion that really fits our modern sensibilities.

But converting to a minority religion is always risky, and you want to know that you'll be able to stand up to the power of the majority. So I have an important question: who would win in a fight — Jesus or the Flying Spaghetti Monster? After literally seconds of intense thought, I decided to go with the FSM on the basis of its ability to fly. Jesus can walk on water, I'm told, and that's pretty cool, but military history clearly shows the advantages of having unquestioned air superiority.

However, Pat Robertson's recent pronouncement on the Sixth Commandment might indicate that Jesus was more of a badass than I previously thought. So I have to open this up to a broader audience — who do you think would win, and why?