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Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest known monotheistic religions, originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) around the 6th–7th century BCE. It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra) and centers on the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god who embodies truth, light, and goodness. Zoroastrianism emphasizes the cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu (the destructive spirit or force of evil), teaching that humans play a role in promoting good through righteous thoughts, words, and deeds. Key practices include prayer, ritual purity, and the use of fire as a symbol of divine presence, while its ethical focus stresses honesty, charity, and responsibility for maintaining cosmic order. The religion has historically influenced other faith traditions and remains practiced by communities in Iran, India (Parsis), and the diaspora.

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And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

-Matthew 28:18-20

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