Zoroastrianism
originating from the teachings of zoroaster in about the 9th or 10th century b.C., zoroastrianism may be the oldest continuing creedal religion. Its key beliefs center on a transcendent creator god, ahura mazda, and the concept of free will. The key ethical tenets of zoroastrianism expressed in its scripture, the avesta, are based on a dualistic worldview where one may prevent chaos if one chooses to serve god and exercises good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. Zoroastrianism is generally a closed religion and members are almost always born to zoroastrian parents. Prior to the spread of islam, zoroastrianism dominated greater iran. Today, though a minority, zoroastrians remain primarily in iran, india (where they are known as parsi), and pakistan.
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