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Zoroastrianism
Based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster, Zoroastrianism is monotheistic religion with a majority of adherents in India. As of 2004, there are between 145,000 and 210,000 Zoroastrians in the world.
204 Questions
In the Zoroastrian struggle for the human soul what god represented the forces of good?
Ahura Mazda. Angra Mainyu, or Ahriman, is the evil adversary on whom Satan seems to have been modelled.
What events led to the development of Zoroastrianism?
The events that led up to the development of Zoroastrianism...
-people of the Fertile Crescent had endured many hardships, including war, conquest, and famine
-they began to question
Why so much suffering and chaos should exist in the world?
-The prophet Zoroaster taught the teaching that earth is a battleground where a great struggle is taking place between the spirit of good and the spirit of evil
-according to his teaching, every person plays a role in this fight
-they believe in one god; Ahura Mazda
Is Christianity like Zoroastrianism?
No. Zoroastrianism arose from a Philosopher's beliefs, Whereas Christianity has always been around and is belief in an eternal God who created everything.
Allegedly stabbed by a Muslim fanatic while praying in a temple.
Zoroaster. He was the prophet and founder, and one of the authors of the Zend-Avesta, the main religious tome of the sect. It arose in what is now called Persia, and spread to India. There are still Zoroastrian temples in India.
Why is the presence of a scorpion a problem in zoroastrianism?
The Scorpion bit the foot of the Creator and caused the Creator to question his act of creation.
Creator cried, "Is it water? Is it fire?
These questions are the foundation of all creation of living scenarios. The Scorpion of concern is the constellation composed of Scorpio and Libra known as the Great Red Dragon and Satan. Desire is the motive for creation. Unbalanced desire is the motive for chaos. The answers to the questions determine whether Love our Greed are created.
What symbols are used in Zoroastrianism?
The Faravahar:Which depicts a figure surrounded by the light of Glory and is used by some as a representation of the human soul.
Who is the founder of zoarastrism?
The founder of Zoroastrianism was Zoroaster, who was born in either North Western or Eastern Iran (Persia).
Why might Persians convert to zoroastrianism?
It is their ancestors's religion. It praises truth, god and righteousness. Everybody might convert to Zoroastrianism, the Mazda Yasna.
How was zoroastrianism different from the other religions of the time?
Until the seventh century BCE, Zoroastrianism was unique in being monotheistic.
Zoroastrianism is a religion started by Zoroaster in 6th century BC
How did Zoroastrianism influence other religions?
They where the only monotheistic religion at that time. That means that they only belived in one god.
What are some differences between Judaism and Zoroastrianism?
The major difference is that the Abrahamic theologies (Judaism etc) and Zoroastrianism assert that a soul occupies just one body in its entire existence but the Brahmanic theologies (Indian) assert that a soul continuously moves through cycles of birth, death, heaven, hell and rebirth.
What are some differences between Zoroastrianism or Parsiism and Islam?
Simply put Zoroastrianism centres on Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord, who was revealed by the prophet Zoroaster / Zarathustra. Zoroaster is generally accepted as an historical figure, but dating just when Zoroaster lived is fraught with difficulty. The most widely accepted calculations place him near to 1200 BCE thus making him a candidate for the 'founder of the earliest religion based on revealed scripture' while there are other estimates that date his life anywhere between the 18th and the 6th centuries BCE.
There are a number of books written by various Zoroastrians about Zoroaster but he himself only penned a series of poems called the Gathas.
Islam centres on Allah who was revealed by the prophet Muhammad around 650 CE, Islam centres on a book, the Qur'an and on a series of teachings derived from the sayings and actions of Muhammad, the Sunna.
Is Zoroastrianism the oldest living religion in the world?
Is zoroastrianism a strange religious sect?
1. Zoroastrianism is a religious denomination of the primitive sort. they have a duality of Gods, AhuraMazda ( from which Mazda car name may be derived) and Ahriman, the Devil concept. It is assumed both Gods have equal powers, thus explaining the existence of Evil in the world. Solar and also Fire worship are factored in to this ancient religion. Mithraism and Manichaeism were somewhat Christianized (the latter one) variants in the Middle ages. these are extinct. Zoroastrianism is still intact.
2. Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion that was the first to teach monotheism.
From New World Encyclopedia:
"Due to its great antiquity, Zoroastrianism was tremendously influential on the history, culture, and art of Persia, as well as on the development of the Abrahamic religions. According to scholars, Zoroastrianism was the first religion to believe in angels, a day of judgment, a Satan figure, and an ongoing battle between forces of light and darkness in the cosmos. These ideas later influenced the theological development of Judaism (and by extension, Christianity and Islam)."
The low number of remaining Zoroastrians in the world is due not only to its antiquity but also to centuries of Islamic suppression, ranging from forced conversions to executions. The majority of Zoroastrians now live in India where they may practice without harrassment.
An Amesha Spenta is any of six immortal beings in the Zoroastrian belief which has been created by Ahura Mazda, and which are often equated to archangels or to Ahura Mazda himself.
Which of these statements contrasts Zoroastrianism with the Vedic religion?
Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion, whereas the Vedic religion is polytheistic.
Zoroastrianism was a dualist religion. Zoroaster believed in two "deities": one good, one evil. He believed that in the end the good deity would ultimately triumph. He also stressed the importance and value of peace.
Is the religious text of the Jews the Zend Avesta?
No. The Religious Text of Judaism is the Jewish Bible or Tanakh. The Zend Avesta is the Holy Book of Zoroastrianism.
Does Zoroastrianism still exist today?
If you say "relevant" and mean true, than no. But if you mean "relevant" as a currently-surviving religion, than yes. There are around 200,000 Zoroastrians in the world today. They still practice fire rituals as well. Thus it is quite difficult to be a practicing Zoroastrian today.
