How different are Zarathushtra and Ahura Mazda from the prophets and Gods of other religions?
Ahura Mazda represents a unique, boundless, creative and progressive force. Ahura Mazda is the source of all life and wisdom and values supreme mind over all other factors in the make-up of his creations. He never oppresses his creation under any circumstances. Zarathushtra’s God is the friend and companion of all humans. The world of Ahura Mazda is continuously changing and evolving and Zarathushtra is aware of this. The fifth Amshaspand is Haurvatat (Khordad) which represents development and completion and therefore this symbolizes the fact that the world must go forward toward completion. The purpose of the creation of mankind is for them to cooperate with Ahura Mazda to facilitate progress of the universe to completion. It is appropriate for people to do their best in moving the universe towards completion. The Gods of other religions are creators of a non-changing world ( they have created the whole universe in 6 days) and have many requirements from humans on what to do or not to
