Parsiism
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Parsiism, more accurately known as Zoroastrianism, is an ancient religion founded in Persia by the prophet Zarathustra around the 6th century BCE. It is one of the world's oldest monotheistic faiths, though it also contains dualistic elements. The religion centers on the worship of one supreme god, Ahura Mazda, and his ongoing cosmic battle against the Destructive Spirit, Angra Mainyu. Zoroastrians believe Ahura Mazda will ultimately triumph, leading to eternal bliss for all humanity. Fire is a central symbol in Zoroastrian worship, representing purity and divine presence. Descendants of Zoroastrian immigrants in India are known as Parsis.12345
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- Angra Mainyu
…modern Zoroastrians of India, the Parsis, tend to diminish the importance of Angra Mainyu by explaining him away as an allegory of humanity’s evil tendencies. Ahura Mazdā is thus restored to omnipotence.
Read More…modern Zoroastrians of India, the Parsis, tend to diminish the importance of Angra Mainyu by explaining him away as an allegory of humanity’s evil tendencies. Ahura Mazdā is thus restored to omnipotence.
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saintZoroastrianism and ParsiismZoroastrianism includes the veneration of Fravashis—i.e., preexistent souls that are good by nature, gods and goddesses of individual families and clans, and physical elements. According to Zoroastrian belief, humans are caught up in a great cosmic struggle between the forces of good, led by…
Read MoreZoroastrianism includes the veneration of Fravashis—i.e., preexistent souls that are good by nature, gods and goddesses of individual families and clans, and physical elements. According to Zoroastrian belief, humans are caught up in a great cosmic struggle between the forces of good, led by…
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