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| − | Zoroastrianism was created by [[Zoroaster]] around 1200 B.C.. The religion was popular amongst the tribes of [[Persia]], though was popularized when it was made the state religion of the [[Sassanid Empire]]. In the 21<sup>st</sup> century, Zoroastrianism is practiced by around 140,000 people around the world.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm Zoroastrianism]</ref> | + | Zoroastrianism was created by [[Zoroaster]] around 1200 B.C.. The religion was popular amongst the tribes of [[Persia]], though was popularized when it was made the state religion of the [[Sassanid Empire]]. It quickly declined when the forces of Islam overran Persia and the population became Islamic. In the 21<sup>st</sup> century, Zoroastrianism is practiced by around 140,000 people around the world.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm Zoroastrianism]</ref> |
Revision as of 16:09, August 10, 2007
Zoroastrianism is a religion founded by Zoroaster in what is now Iran. It describes life as a struggle between good and evil with the expectation that good will ultimately prevail. The sacred text is called Zend Avesta.
History
Zoroastrianism was created by Zoroaster around 1200 B.C.. The religion was popular amongst the tribes of Persia, though was popularized when it was made the state religion of the Sassanid Empire. It quickly declined when the forces of Islam overran Persia and the population became Islamic. In the 21st century, Zoroastrianism is practiced by around 140,000 people around the world.[1]