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Talk:Concepts Invented By Religions (view source)
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, 21:59, August 4, 2009Single set of laws
Were there any instances of religions prior to Judaism that believed the entire universe was subject to a single, orderly, predictable set of laws laid down by a single lawgiver? This is a fairly crucial concept, since it in turn laid the ground for the scientific method. --[[User:Benp|Benp]] 15:39, 4 August 2009 (EDT)
Were there any instances of religions prior to Judaism that believed the entire universe was subject to a single, orderly, predictable set of laws laid down by a single lawgiver? This is a fairly crucial concept, since it in turn laid the ground for the scientific method. --[[User:Benp|Benp]] 15:39, 4 August 2009 (EDT)
: Zoroastrianism predated Judaism by 400 years or thereabouts. It's probably the oldest of all the 'organised' religions and very likely had a strong influence on the theology of Judaism. A central belief was the role of Ahura Mazda in creating ''asha'', the principle of truth by which the cosmos is ordered. I think that fits your concept of a single set of laws laid down by a single lawgiver. [[User:JosephMac|JosephMac]] 17:59, 4 August 2009 (EDT)