Zoroastrianism Vs Christianity Essay

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It has been said that in the beginning there was God, a creator of all including heaven, earth, and all its inhabitants. Humanity made in the likeness or image of God was given reign over the earth and life. A reciprocal relationship between God and mankind existed, both bound and in need of each other. Sin brought about separation between God and humanity. Various religions including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity seek a way to bridge the distance between God and mankind represented by common and distinctive ways.
Commonality of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity
Within theses religions, the divine creator is referred to as Ahura Mazda as with Zoroastrianism, Shamash within Judaism, or God as referenced in Christianity,
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In addition, mankind was given dominion over all things of the earth. (Fisher, 2014, p. 371) For Christianity fundamental beliefs are based upon the Hebrew Bible known as the Old Testament within the Holy Bible also referred to as an old covenant between God and mankind. However, considering Christianity is based upon “the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus,” the scriptural writings known as the New Testament or new covenant between God and humanity are where the religion’s beliefs and practices differ. (Fisher, 2014, p. …show more content…
In the beginning there was God and God was known by mankind and provided with laws to follow which bought about strife and division due to differences in beliefs and practices, so God became man to show humanity the true meaning of love, mercy, forgiveness, and sacrifice and still strife and division continues. Let’s hope humanity can learn from its mistakes and not only obtain reconciliation between God and mankind, but reconcile our differences with each

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