Zoroaster

Zoroastrainism is one the worlds oldest religions.It was founded by Zoroaster in ancient Iran a long time ago. It was the official religion of Iran for 1250 years. Now however Zoroastrianism is one of the smallest religions.Zoroastrians believe in dualism. Dualism is the complete separation of good and evil. Dualism can be shown in two places; Cosmically ,which is in the universe and Morally, which is in the mind. Cosmic dualism is the infinite battle between good and evil. Good is represented…

Zoroaster and his belief Zoroaster was the founder of the religion Zoroastrianism which believed that one’s actions determined how their afterlife would be like. Not much is known about his life. He was probably born in 628 B.C. to a priestly family. He married and had three children and three daughters. He and died around 551 B.C. in an unknown area, probably by being stabbed. Zoroaster believed that a person’s soul is being fought over by two spiritual armies, the good side being led by Ahura…

words. Cyrus was indeed a Zoroastrian—a faith that my ancestors followed. Zoroaster believed that the universe was constantly under the conflict between good and evil. Zoroastrians believe that the elements are pure and that fire represents God’s light or wisdom. Zoroaster placed less emphasis on ritual worship, instead focusing on the central ethics of “Good Words, Good Thoughts and Good Deeds”. I included a quotation of Zoroaster in my coat of arms. Since the faith of Zoroastrianism is…

The three core tenets of Zoroastrianism are “Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds”. These three things are said to be created by Ahura Mazda, whom Zoroaster stated to be the creator of good.13 The antithesis of Ahura Mazda is Angra Mainyu, who is said to be the creator of evil. Their conflict involves all beings, and those who follow Angra Mainyu will be destroyed when the good of Ahura Mazda envelops everything. This dualism of good and evil is also present in the progressive sect’s…

details the story of the Seven Visions on the Mountain. The prophet Zoroaster travels to top of Mt. Sabatam and while there receives seven revelations from seven different arch-angels sent by Ahura Mazda. Each of theses arch-angels are protectors of things such as good thoughts, domestic animals, righteousness, sacred fires, royalty, metals, modesty, earth, health, water, immortality and plants. With these seven revelations Zoroaster became able to know the intentions and wisdom of his god…

Critique; The school of Athens by Raphael There is this very distinct and most interesting piece of art that Raphael created this piece of art is called “The school of Athens.” This painting presents to us four design principles of the art. Given that he uses unity, rhythm, proportion and emphasis, he clarifies many ideas presented in this particular piece of art. However, the school of Athens has many things going on at once. The painting not only is focused on the people but in the place…

“Zoroaster, ‘Gathas’” is an about a set of instructions, set forth by Zoroaster Zarathustra, the prophet of Zoroastrianism. These instructions allow the followers of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Truth, to not necessarily decide their own fate, but choose which path they want to take in life, good or bad, and face the consequences on judgement day. Zoroastrians must believe as strongly as Zoroaster that Ahura Mazda, who represents life, wisdom, truth…

polytheistic religious environment. As you see it, what are the ethical, ritual and theological implications of the shift from polytheism to monotheism? Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion and it was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism is an ethical religion which teaches that humans have their right and perspective to choose between good and bad which can affect their destiny based on their choice (Zoroastrianism, 2015). Zoroastrianism teaches to pray…

stretched across the Mediterranean Sea. With this growth, society changed immensely starting with a small simple village then becoming a complex society with millions of citizens. During this time of growth a new religion, created by the Prophet Zoroaster, made its way to popularity. Zoroastrainism is a monotheistic religion with the belief that the individual has the responsibility to choose between good and evil. This choice during daily interactions will determine whether that person goes…

Discuss some of the key ideas of the Renaissance. The Renaissance marked an influx of Greek culture and ideals throughout the western world. Many social shifts occurred during the period before the Renaissance. The most notable ones, being the fall of Constantinople, the black death and the Great Western Schism. The defeat at Constantinople pushed many Greeks westward in search of a safe haven bringing Greek thoughts with them. In the pursuit of reviving Greek ideas, people of the…