This means that they are a monotheistic religion, as well as may not worship any other higher power. In addition, the teachings state a god created males and females, which is evident from the Quran statement "By Him that created the male and female"
Christianity stands on the idea that Jesus is the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; that his life on earth, his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension into heaven are proof of God 's love for humanity and God 's forgiveness of human sins; and that by faith in Jesus one may attain salvation and eternal life. This teaching is embodied in the Bible, specifically in the New Testament, but Christians accept also the Old Testament as sacred and authoritative Scripture. Christians is a monotheistic religion, meaning they only believe in one god. Christian believe that we are all born sinners due to Adam and Eve, but we can all reach salvation by faith in God and good works. In the
Zoroastrian beliefs do have a similar connection to Judaism and Christianity. One major resemblance between Christianity and Zoroastrian has to be that both religions accept that there is good and evil and as well as their belief that in the afterlife there is a heaven and a hell. It is also fair to note, that both religions have the figure of a savior who comes down to help mankind. Other than a couple difference both Christianity and Zoroastrian have nearly the same teaching. It is shown that both Judaism and Christianity were slightly influenced by the Zoroastrian teaching.
Both the Mystery Religions and Zoroastrianism have gods that are similar to Christianity because of their Gods’ benevolence. For example, when Isis comes to Lucius in The Metamorphoses, she says,”... here I am, taking pity on your miseries; here I am, benevolent and protective” (The Metamorphoses 2). While Isis declares herself to be benevolent, it is her actions that show this even more. Isis, as a mighty goddess, still makes sure to comfort her followers, confirming her nature of being kind and loving.
The Axial Age was marked by blooming schools of thought in the subject of religion and philosophy across Eurasia. However, the sudden emergence of Hinduism in India, Confucianism and Daoism in China, and the development of Zoroastrianism, erroneously leads people into assuming that these new ideas exploded in Eurasia and the new ideas spread with acceptance like wildfire. Trade was indeed vibrant and foreign goods were sought after by the elite, but the flow of goods, ideas, and people were still marked by “low and slow” productivity. In addition, the effects on the receiving end were much less than revolutionary.
Though having sundry ethnicity, in general, they have faith in interconnectedness of living and non-living things. They walk an extra mile for “Balance and Harmony” in the life. Also, to the highest extent, these people feel that people can possess supreme spiritual powers. So, in view of this, Aminism was the common doctrine among them, which back up the idea of religion founded upon the divine knowledge that the cosmos and all natural objects have feelings or spirits. For example, thunder storms, rain and geographic structures, such as caves or rivers, and mountains own souls or moods as well.
Greek polytheism was the central belief at the time, but its content was concerning to the humans. The gods and goddesses had complete control over the humans and afterlife was dreaded. Zoroastrianism came from the east with a monotheistic view. It told people that they could make right or wrong choices and stated about a better afterlife than Greek beliefs. Many converted mixing up the culture of the people dwelling together.
Judaism and Zoroastrianism both started off with the belief in the gods of nature which are spirits that are present in soil or trees. However, these both evolved into monotheism which is the belief of only one God. Judaism and Zoroastrianism similarly had phrophet(s) with principle or laws that humans were supposed to follow in order to please there one and only God. Judaist believes in there God also known as Yahweh, while Zoroastrians looked up to their God known as Ahuramazda. Yahweh created the universe and everything it entitles according to Judaism.
Ladies and gentlemen, Today, I would like to take this opportunity to shed light on one of the world's oldest religions, Zoroastrianism. With a rich history spanning over three millennia, Zoroastrianism holds a significant place in the tapestry of human civilization. It has shaped the beliefs and values of countless individuals, and its principles continue to inspire people to this day. Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster, in ancient Persia around the 6th century BCE. At a time when polytheistic beliefs dominated the region, Zoroastrianism introduced a revolutionary concept: the idea of a single supreme deity named Ahura Mazda.
The Zoroastrians believed that there is one universal and transcendent god, Ahura Mazda; who is said to be the one uncreated creator to whom
Zoroastrianism is said to be one of the oldest religions in the world. Zoroastrianism was the largest religion and said to be one of the most influential in the Middle East. The similarities between Christianity and Judaism are noticeable, especially since those religions came after Zoroastrianism. It influenced other religions in many ways such as heaven and hell and resurrection. There’s dualism and the time for judgment at death that all have their background in Zoroastrianism.
Zoroastrians’ belief and view of God came from the revelations of Zoroastrian and Judaist view developed from God’s communication to Moses. Similarly, Christians’ view of God is shaped and defined by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In respect to a coming Savior, Judaists waited for the Messiah, Christians wait for Jesus, and Zoroastrians expected the Saoshyant. Even further, all the religions view the world to be in a constant battle between good and evil, and between God and the devil. From the Zoroastrians’ point of view, the Universe is literally a battlefield between Ahura Mazda, the one good God, and Ahriman, the separate spirit of Evil.
Other than that God is the lone creator they have another belief in their religion. They believe that the Peacock Angel is the world ruler. They feel like it can cause both good and bad to individuals and that is based on how their character is in daily life. The Yazidis are also referred to as “devil worshippers.” The after life thoughts of the Yazidis differ from all the other religions.
The end of the 18th Dynasty came an extensive alteration to the religious and political structure of New Kingdom Egypt. This was due to the transition of Kingly leadership from Amenhotep III to Akhenaten. The succession of his father was following a 40-year reign of divine peace and prosperity, and after attaining a large sum of wealth and power Akhenaten made a dramatic decision to shift from the traditional origins of polytheism to monotheism. This attempted religious reform, also came along with many drastic political moves and statements. This diplomatic correspondence can be seen extensively throughout the Amarna Letters with exchanges between Egypt and several other surrounding locations such as Babylonia, Hatti and Assyria.
The importance of Zoroastrianism on Judaism has been that it has had a significant impact on the beliefs of Judaism. What is referred by this significant impact is that Zoroastrianism has influenced some of the beliefs held in Judaism For example, the Zoroastrian belief in the House of the Song and in the House of the Lie are similar to the beliefs that Judaism has in heaven and hell. Part of the reason that today we are able to find influences from Zoroastrianism in Judaism is because when the Jews were exiled by the Babylonian Empire the Jews fled into Mesopotamia where they first learned about this new religion. The knowledge of this new religion brought about influences in Judaism especially after the Jews were once again able to return to their homeland. Originally Angra Mainyu was the spirit that opposed Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord).
