A Comparison Between the Beliefs of Zoroastrianism and Judaism Essay

There are many beliefs in the world we live in. Some people believe that you cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself others believe, dont worship your talent because it is what God has given so be more humble rather Conceit which is self-given. In addition many spiritual beliefs pertaining to teachings and messages all come from somewhere and some have similaries and difference such as Atenism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism. Monotheism means the belief of doctrine that there is only one God. A religion that is referring as a Good Religion called Zoroastrianism is base off monotheism. Even Atenism where its based off a monotheistic celestial being called Aten that shine its light upon royal families. Likewise, Judaism who believes in Yahweh chief God of Israel and promised to follow his laws is all monotheism. Though, there are very similar they are very different as well. After all, different teachings, concepts and or belief are usually influence from another. So out of Atenism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism there is one that came first with the concept of monotheism and influence the rest. But which one is it? In Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda has a great enemy called Angra Mainyu. He is a hideous demon with horns. Angra Mainyu's purpose is to seduce mankind into doing acts of evil. The idea is that good must be a choice made of free will. Ahura Mazda created Angra Mainyu so that people could choose to be good. However, many western scholars interpret Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu as being equals. Therefore, the religion may seem to be a two god polytheistic religion. Practitioners disagree. Ahura Mazda created Angra Mainyu just as God created Lucifer in the Christian texts. And since God created the devil that eventually disgust him and displease him by going against him. Thus, God could destroy him single handed. With this being said, Ahura Mazda will eventually destroy Angra Mainyu and all who follow him...

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