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| − | '''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 Manicheanism have been noted | + | Several origins of Manicheanism have been noted: |
| − | One is that this dualistic religion was founded by Mani, a Persian sage, in the third century after Christ. Mani synthesised Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastrian elements into his religion. He taught that there were two gods, one good, one evil. | + | * One is that this dualistic [[religion]] was founded by [[Mani]], a Persian sage, in the third century after [[Christ]]. Mani synthesised [[Christian]], [[Buddhist]] and [[Zoroastrian]] elements into his religion. He taught that there were two gods, one good, one evil. |
| − | The second is that the founder of Manicheanism was Manicheus, who lived in Mesopotamia. Manicheanism assimilated much of the Christian message, re-interpreting it to fit the Gnostic belief system. | + | * The second is that the founder of Manicheanism was [[Manicheus]], who lived in [[Mesopotamia]]. Manicheanism assimilated much of the Christian message, re-interpreting it to fit the [[Gnostic]] belief system. |
| − | Manicheanism was once a major world religion, but | + | Manicheanism was once a major world religion, but has since completely vanished over time. |
| − | St. Augustine of Hippo was a Manichee before he converted to Christianity. He became disillusioned with Manicheanism for several reasons. | + | [[St. Augustine]] of Hippo was a Manichee before he converted to Christianity. He became disillusioned with Manicheanism for several reasons. |
A revival has been attempted under the name of Neo-Manicheanism. | A revival has been attempted under the name of Neo-Manicheanism. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
Reference: Charles E. Curran, “Natural Law and Contemporary Moral Theology,” in Contraception: Authority and Dissent, ed. Charles E. Curran (New York: Herder & Herder, 1969), pp. 151-175. | Reference: Charles E. Curran, “Natural Law and Contemporary Moral Theology,” in Contraception: Authority and Dissent, ed. Charles E. Curran (New York: Herder & Herder, 1969), pp. 151-175. | ||
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
Revision as of 16:38, December 27, 2007
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 Manicheanism have been noted:
- One is that this dualistic religion was founded by Mani, a Persian sage, in the third century after Christ. Mani synthesised Christian, Buddhist and Zoroastrian elements into his religion. He taught that there were two gods, one good, one evil.
- The second is that the founder of Manicheanism was Manicheus, who lived in Mesopotamia. Manicheanism assimilated much of the Christian message, re-interpreting it to fit the Gnostic belief system.
Manicheanism was once a major world religion, but has since completely vanished over time.
St. Augustine of Hippo was a Manichee before he converted to Christianity. He became disillusioned with Manicheanism for several reasons.
A revival has been attempted under the name of Neo-Manicheanism.
Sources
Reference: Charles E. Curran, “Natural Law and Contemporary Moral Theology,” in Contraception: Authority and Dissent, ed. Charles E. Curran (New York: Herder & Herder, 1969), pp. 151-175.