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'''Zoroaster''' (c. 1200 BC) was an ancient [[Persia|Persian]] figure, and the founder of [[Zoroastrianism]]. Zoroastrianism is a dualistic religion, in which two forces, the force of good Ahura Mazda, and Angra Mainyu, the force of evil. | '''Zoroaster''' (c. 1200 BC) was an ancient [[Persia|Persian]] figure, and the founder of [[Zoroastrianism]]. Zoroastrianism is a dualistic religion, in which two forces, the force of good Ahura Mazda, and Angra Mainyu, the force of evil. | ||
| − | In the end, the force of good and the creator of the universe, Ahura Mazada, will defeat Angra Mainyu | + | In the end, the force of good and the creator of the universe, Ahura Mazada, will defeat Angra Mainyu. [[Angel]]s are present in Zoroastrianism, and the concept of one, all-powerful God predates all monotheistic religions but Judaism. How much the original creation of Zorastrianism may have borrowed from Judaism is unknown. |
[[Category:Religious people]] | [[Category:Religious people]] | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
Revision as of 03:19, June 20, 2007
Zoroaster (c. 1200 BC) was an ancient Persian figure, and the founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is a dualistic religion, in which two forces, the force of good Ahura Mazda, and Angra Mainyu, the force of evil.
In the end, the force of good and the creator of the universe, Ahura Mazada, will defeat Angra Mainyu. Angels are present in Zoroastrianism, and the concept of one, all-powerful God predates all monotheistic religions but Judaism. How much the original creation of Zorastrianism may have borrowed from Judaism is unknown.