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== Manicheanism ==
== Manicheanism ==
Manicheanism (Manichaeism), a belief system that teaches that there exists two separate, opposite and equally ultimate Principles: the Light and the Darkness. This concept is known as dualism, and it is the heart and soul of Manicheanism.
Manicheanism (Manichaeism), a belief system that teaches that there exists two separate, opposite and equally ultimate Principles: the Light and the Darkness. This concept is known as dualism, and it is the heart and soul of Manicheanism.
Several origins of M have been noted.
Several origins of Manicheanism have been noted.
One is tath this dualistic religion was founded by Mani, a Persian sage, in the third century after Christ. Mani synthesised Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastian elements into his religion. He taught that there were two gods, one good, one evil.
One is tath this dualistic religion was founded by Mani, a Persian sage, in the third century after Christ. Mani synthesised Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastian elements into his religion. He taught that there were two gods, one good, one evil.