God and Zoroastrianism
Kyle Park
02/27/12
Final Draft of Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is a religion that was created by Zoroaster (c. 630-550 B.C.E) in Ancient Persia. Zoroastrianism was founded about 3500 years ago. Zoroastrianism was the first monotheistic religion ever made. Since it was the first ever monotheistic religion, it influenced the belief system of major religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These four religions all believe in the good side of their belief system. Therefore, because Zoroastrianism influenced belief systems of major religions, it is an essential religion to have in our world. If there wasn’t Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam would not have been created in our world. Also, the concept of good and evil would not have been created. Before, people had morals but Zoroastrianism introduced the concept of good and evil to them. So nowadays, people know for sure what good and evil is.
Zoroastrianism is a one of the oldest monotheistic religion. Zoroastrianism is also called Mazdaism or Magianism. Although Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion, it can also be considered a dualistic religion because the belief system of Zoroastrianism believes in good or bad. There are also Gods for the good side and evil side. Zoroastrianism believes in Ahura Mazda which is the good god and Angra Mainyu which is the evil god. Ahura Mazda influenced people to believe in him and also the good side. Ahura Mazda first appeared at c. 550-330 B.C.E. Ahura means “Lord” and Mazda means “Light and Wisdom”, therefore Ahura Mazda stands for “The Lord of Wisdom and Light”. Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda was responsible for creating the world. Surprisingly, Ahura Mazda was the one who created Angra Mainyu. Angra stands for “Destructive” and Mainyu stands for “Spirit”. Therefor Angra Mainyu stands for “The Spirit of Destruction” or “Evil Spirit”. Angra Mainyu tries to influence people to believe in the evil side. It is also believed that Angra Mainyu was
02/27/12
Final Draft of Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is a religion that was created by Zoroaster (c. 630-550 B.C.E) in Ancient Persia. Zoroastrianism was founded about 3500 years ago. Zoroastrianism was the first monotheistic religion ever made. Since it was the first ever monotheistic religion, it influenced the belief system of major religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These four religions all believe in the good side of their belief system. Therefore, because Zoroastrianism influenced belief systems of major religions, it is an essential religion to have in our world. If there wasn’t Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam would not have been created in our world. Also, the concept of good and evil would not have been created. Before, people had morals but Zoroastrianism introduced the concept of good and evil to them. So nowadays, people know for sure what good and evil is.
Zoroastrianism is a one of the oldest monotheistic religion. Zoroastrianism is also called Mazdaism or Magianism. Although Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion, it can also be considered a dualistic religion because the belief system of Zoroastrianism believes in good or bad. There are also Gods for the good side and evil side. Zoroastrianism believes in Ahura Mazda which is the good god and Angra Mainyu which is the evil god. Ahura Mazda influenced people to believe in him and also the good side. Ahura Mazda first appeared at c. 550-330 B.C.E. Ahura means “Lord” and Mazda means “Light and Wisdom”, therefore Ahura Mazda stands for “The Lord of Wisdom and Light”. Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda was responsible for creating the world. Surprisingly, Ahura Mazda was the one who created Angra Mainyu. Angra stands for “Destructive” and Mainyu stands for “Spirit”. Therefor Angra Mainyu stands for “The Spirit of Destruction” or “Evil Spirit”. Angra Mainyu tries to influence people to believe in the evil side. It is also believed that Angra Mainyu was