Zoroastrianism Is A Monotheist Religion
Zoroastrianism is religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago. For a lengthy period of time Zoroastrianism was one of the most powerful religions in the world, today it is one of the world’s smallest religions. At one point in time it was the official religion of Persia from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions which I will compare to Hinduism in things such as sacred writing, beliefs and worships. Out of the numerous religions in the world today, Zoroastrianism has found its own niche in some people’s lives. Zoroastrianism fits the definition of religion by worshiping their God Ahura Mazda. They have a structured system in place for faith and worship.
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It is said that during the vision Zoroaster was led by Vohu Manah to the spirit of the Zoroastrian God Ahura Mazda and the Amesha Spentas. Zoroaster asked questions during the vision and the answers given are the foundations of the Zoroastrianism religion. This vision that Zoroaster experience would be the first of many that would found the religion of Zoroastrianism. Translated as Holy Immortals, Amesha Spentas are emanated by Ahura Mazda. The Amesha Spentas are similar to the Archangels in Christianity. Ahura Mazda has an adversary in Angra Mainyu. While Mazda is perfect and good, Mainyu is flawed and destructive. He is the embodiment evil and he resides in the depths of …show more content…
They also perform the Yasna, which is a sacrifice of the sacred liquor (Haoma) and is celebrated before the sacred fire while reciting parts of the Avesta. Hindus rituals begin before a baby is even brought into this world. After a Hindu couple is married, a prayer called Garbhadana is performed. It is recited so each couple fulfills their responsibility to continue the Hindu religion. During the third month of pregnancy a ceremony called Punsavana is performed for the strong growth of the fetus. During the seventh month the Simantonnyana is performed. Prayers are offered for the healthy mental development of the child. Once the child is born, they perform another ritual where they put honey in the child’s mouth and whisper the name of God in the child’s ear. This ritual is called
It is said that during the vision Zoroaster was led by Vohu Manah to the spirit of the Zoroastrian God Ahura Mazda and the Amesha Spentas. Zoroaster asked questions during the vision and the answers given are the foundations of the Zoroastrianism religion. This vision that Zoroaster experience would be the first of many that would found the religion of Zoroastrianism. Translated as Holy Immortals, Amesha Spentas are emanated by Ahura Mazda. The Amesha Spentas are similar to the Archangels in Christianity. Ahura Mazda has an adversary in Angra Mainyu. While Mazda is perfect and good, Mainyu is flawed and destructive. He is the embodiment evil and he resides in the depths of …show more content…
They also perform the Yasna, which is a sacrifice of the sacred liquor (Haoma) and is celebrated before the sacred fire while reciting parts of the Avesta. Hindus rituals begin before a baby is even brought into this world. After a Hindu couple is married, a prayer called Garbhadana is performed. It is recited so each couple fulfills their responsibility to continue the Hindu religion. During the third month of pregnancy a ceremony called Punsavana is performed for the strong growth of the fetus. During the seventh month the Simantonnyana is performed. Prayers are offered for the healthy mental development of the child. Once the child is born, they perform another ritual where they put honey in the child’s mouth and whisper the name of God in the child’s ear. This ritual is called