Zoroastrianism
The Arab world is now dominated by one strong and fierce religion. But, during the
dynasties of such nobles as the Achaemenids, a truly noble and proud religion appeared;
Zoroastrianism. The word of this religion was brought to the world by the Persian
prophet Zoroaster. The origins of the religion and the beliefs of Zoroastrianism were and
still are the cornerstone of the religion. During time, the religion depleted in size because
of Mohammed, who introduced and brought the faith of Islam into the world.
Also, Zoroastrianism played a major part in everyday life. Because of its beliefs,
Zoroastrianism could once again arise as a dominate religion. This is not just because of
its beliefs, but also that its roots as a religion are strong and present in many families
today.
The religion of Zoroastrianism is based mainly on two aspects of life. The people
who tell the truth are on the side of Asha, and are know as the people of righteousness.
The others, who are know as the people of the lie, or the Druj, followed the dreary way of
evil. Zoroastrianism is a polytheistic religion which shows people ways of life but lets the
person make a choice of truth or lie. But, it is also believed in Zoroastrianism that a
judgment day will occur when good will defeat evil. In this great battle, Ahura Mazda,
the Lord wisdom would fight Angra Mainya, the Fiendish spirit for control over the
world. During this war between good and evil, Ahura Mazda and his assistants would
defeat the evil Angra Mainya. Furthermore, all evil would be eliminated on earth in an
ordeal in which fire and molten metal would burn away all evil and only leave behind
good.
It is believed that Zoroastrianism first appeare...
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...ul religion which should not be
over looked, but cherished.
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