Lindsay Miller, a resident of Lowell, Massachusetts and a devout Pastafarian, has been formally allowed to wear a colander on her head for her driver's license photo after insisting that it is part of her religious beliefs, according to the NY post.

Miller is a member of the 'Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster' and expresses passion for her faith particularly the origins and the history of 'Pastafarianism'.

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Pastafarianism has existed for centuries discreetly and only became a mainstream religion in 2005, according to their official website.

Pastafarians poss the belief that their God is likely to exist as the Gods in other religions.

Miller stated that wearing the strainer as her headpiece allows her to express her beliefs wholeheartedly. Miller also emphasized that this is not different from the other religions who are allowed to openly worship their beliefs as well.

A U.S. policy stipulates that no head covering should be worn in any license photos. But there are exceptions to the rule, such as religious reasons, according to a representative of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Pastafarianism is defined as a 'secular religion that uses parody to make its point', according to Patty DeJuneas, Miller's representative and a member of the Secular Legal Society.

DeJuneas aides Miller and other people who need an advocate for their different religions.

"As a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I feel delighted that my Pastafarianism has been respected by the Masschusetts RMV," said Miller, via an official statement Fox News carried.

Miller added that she was happy that her beliefs were respected by the Massachusetts RMV. She said she aims to set an example to her fellow Pastafarian atheists to 'come out' and express themselves without fear.

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