Zoroastrianism: Ancient Religion, Modern Lives

Wednesday, July 16 at 8 pm via Zoom

Zoroastrianism: Ancient Religion, Modern Lives

Kristin Romey – Emerita Editor, National Geographic

This presentation is focused at the origins of Zoroastrianism—considered by some to be the world’s first monotheistic religion—and how followers practice it in the 21st century.

Zoroastrianism is an ancient Iranian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra). It is believed to have originated around the 6th century B.C.E., is centered on the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god, and emphasizes the duality of good and evil.

Zoroastrianism was the state religion of three Persian dynasties, until the Muslim conquest of Persia in the seventh century C.E.. Zoroastrian refugees, called Parsis, escaped Muslim persecution in Persia by emigrating to India.

Zoroastrianism now has an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 worshipers worldwide, and is practiced today as a minority religion in parts of Iran and India.

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