Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings by the prophet Zoroaster, after whom the religion is named. The term Zoroastrianism is, in general, synonymous with Mazdaism, meaning the worship of Ahura Mazda, exalted by Zoroaster as the supreme divine authority. Was all this a bit too much? Read on to know more about him!
Zoroastrianism, the Foundation of Monotheism
There are many monotheistic religions practiced all over the world today, but some may have their roots in one philosophy.
A Zoroastrian Wedding
The main theme and the true raison d’etre for a Zoroastrian wedding is food. Zoroastrian wedding banquets are definitely for the weight watchers.
I Am A Zoroastrian
So who is this Zoroaster? He was arguably the very first prophet who preached the concept of a monotheistic religion; of one God. He exposed the pagan gods of the Egyptians and Romans and Greeks for the soulless idols they were.
300 Reasons To Get Mad
Parsis (Zoroastrians) – in India and abroad - are up in arms over the unflattering portrayal of ancient Persians in the recently released movie ‘300’. The cause of all this brouhaha is a B-grade action flick, whose only selling point is bloody gore and mindless violence.
Ancient Religions Clash in Modern Iran
It's one of the world's oldest religions, but Zoroastrianism is treated with suspicion by Iran's Islamic state, writes Robert Tait.