Zoroastrianism

Question 1

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Answer 1

Zarathustra

Question 2

Zarathustra

Answer 2

born from a virgin

at age 30 has a vision of God.

Question 3

The Terrible Conflict

Answer 3

Zarathustra was asked 30 questions in the space of 3 days by priests at the temple. He answered all of them, and then asked the priests questions that they couldn’t answer.

Question 4

Ahura Mazda

Answer 4

God of Zoroastrianism

Question 5

Gayomar

Answer 5

like Adam. Son of Ahura Mazda who then creates the first man and woman.

Question 6

deism

Answer 6

the idea that God has created the world, and then he doesn’t really get involved past that

Question 7

Purpose of life

Answer 7

to live a life filled with goodness and bring goodness in the lives of others. Use agency for good.

Question 8

Judgement

Answer 8

your own inner feelings will be your judge. Only consequences for the actions you have done

Question 9

Resurrection

Answer 9

everybody will be resurrected, but will be assigned differing degrees of glory or outer darkness

Question 10

Angra Mainyu

Answer 10

Satan

Question 11

Saoshant

Answer 11

to be the redeemer or savior. born of the prophets seed to a virgin mother. to come 3000 years after Zarathustra’s death

Question 12

Avesta

Answer 12

Major texts of scripture: included are the Yasha, Visparad, Yashts, and Venidad

Question 13

Purpose of scripture

Answer 13

only for worship services

the large majority of the lay membership cannot read the text

Question 14

Total Membership

Answer 14

115,000-200,000