How was Zoroastrianism founded?
A. Zoroastrianism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. It was founded in Iran approximately 4000 B.C. by Zarathustra. The Greeks translated it as Zoroaster, meaning the Shining Star. Zoroaster brings the message of freedom and liberation from darkness, ignorance, superstition, ritualism and blood sacrifice. He does not demand blind following. He teaches man to expand the awareness of his spiritual potentialities. He says, “Give ear, listen, ponder with expanding awareness, decide, discriminate, each man must choose his faith for himself.” His three basic commandments are: Good thoughts, good words and good deeds. Q. How do you regard Zoroaster (aka Zarathustra)? As divine? A prophet? A. We regard him as a prophet, a messenger of God. Q. Who is Ahura Mazda? A. Ahura Mazda is a Zoroastrian name for God, as Moslems use the term Ala-Akbar and the Christians refer to the Lord. It simply means Great God. Q. Who is Angra-Mainyu? A. Angra-Mainyu, or Ahriman as the name appears in the m
