"Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith." - Mary Boyce, Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979, p. 1)
2007-12-14 04:34:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So your telling us that it is the Root of all evil!!
Sorry just had to fire that one in.
I was researching all known present day religions some time back and came across this like.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm
Interesting I think!
Ok Agnostic_I_Think has already stuck it up there.
However looking thought the site it just goes to show that there are many sides in this ball game.
.FTWR
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I found this bit interesting as well
'In North America, there are about 11,000 Zoroastrians in the United States, 6,000 in Canada, 5,000 in England, 2,700 in Australia and 2,200 in the Persian Gulf nations.'
Is anyone out there one of the followers and could they sue for breach of copy write?
Just a thought.
2007-12-14 05:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sly Fox [King of Fools] 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is that? I'm going to Google brb.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm
Well I watched a doc on the pyramids of Egypt. They had a similar "story" on the walls and pillars. Depicting everything down to the stories of miracles.
I still don't think that older always means wiser. All it proves to me is that we haven't come very far as a human race on the whole. It makes me wonder how many new ideas DIDN"T make it into the history books. I feel very grateful I live in a time and in a country where I can believe what I want . I am not so naive to assume I will never be persecuted for it. Bring it on.
2007-12-14 12:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Blame Amy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It either had great influence, or just stole from other ideas that were going on in the world at the time.
Many religions were in a state of change when it came into being. Zoro followers say they influenced many of the changes, but there is no proof of this. It could just as easily be that it was created from the same ideas that were causing other religions to change.
2007-12-14 12:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZOROASTER
Although the belief in gods was still alive in Iran when Zoroaster was born, its collapse was imminent. Erroneous beliefs were springing up. Zoroaster was destined - as Forerunner for the Light of Truth - to warn the people of Iran against erroneous beliefs, and reaching far beyond that, with this people to lead humanity forward to the belief on God, to prepare them for the time of the Final judgment, and for the coming of the »Saoshyant«, the Helper. Without any initial knowledge of his task, Zoroaster recognises it only in the solitude of the mountains, and discovers the way to fulfil it. With close attention, the interested reader follows how the false forerunner opposes Zoroaster. Linked with the weaving and working in Creation, Zoroaster finds the revelations of the Truth.
Then begins his work: Out of depravity and delusion, human beings are to be guided to pure ways, so that gradually they may be led to the understanding of Luminous Truth. Zoroaster treads his path courageously. At the right time he finds the companions needed for his work; he receives help and instructions from higher spheres, and grows inwardly in his task. The people of Iran mature; they become able to absorb the Commandments which Zoroaster received from the Light, and to turn them to good account in active life.
In old age Zoroaster records the revelations he was allowed to receive from the Wisdom of the Light, culminating in the proclamation of the Helper, the »Saoshyant«, for the time of the Final Judgment. For this purpose he makes use of a picture-language, which he expands more and more, and etches on thin stone tablets. The value of the book »Zoroaster« lies not only in the beauty of its language and the elucidation of historical events, but much more so in the experience of the magnitude of Divine Guidance and Wisdom, sending to each people the Forerunner whom they need in order to mature, and who tells them of the Truth.
http://www.grail-canada.net/index.php?page=184
2007-12-14 14:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by wellcome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity has borrowed many of the Zoroastrian beliefs. They should refer to their religion as Zoro-Christianity instead of Judeo-Christianity! Too bad they can't explain Jesus without Judaism.
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2007-12-14 12:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to learn more about it, since there is a Zoroastrian center not far from my house.
2007-12-14 12:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're cool and all, but I'd rather see a religion based around the Lone Ranger and Tonto, instead....
2007-12-14 12:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wholly true. So few people realize just how much of world religion is based off of Zoroastrianism.
It's sad they're dismissed as "fire worshipers" today.
2007-12-14 12:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by Skalite 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well said, she is obviously aware of the history.
2007-12-14 12:39:28 · answer #9 · answered by Link strikes back 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It'll never get the credit it deserves.
2007-12-14 12:37:48 · answer #10 · answered by S K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋