RELIGIONS
ZOROASTRIANISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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God of Light & God of Darkness
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God of Ugly & God of Pretty
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Angra Mainyu is the originator of death and all that is evil in the world. Ahura Mazda, who is perfect, abides in Heaven, whereas Angra Mainyu dwells in the depths of Hell.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ahura Mazda is the god of Zoroastrianism (from ancient Persia, now Iran.) Zoroaster was one of the first monotheists; his Ahura Mazda was the one true god, bringer of both light and darkness.
Detailed explanation-3: -Central to Zoroastrianism is the profound dichotomy between good and evil and the idea that the world was created by God, Ahura Mazda, in order that the two forces could engage with one another and the evil one will be incapacitated.
Detailed explanation-4: -In Zoroastrianism, the only true God is Ahura Mazda, the representation of goodness, light, and truth. He is in conflict with the evil spirit Angra Mainyu, the representation of evil, darkness, and deceit. Angru Mainyu’s goal is to tempt humans away from Ahura Mazda.