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Definition:
In Zoroastrianism, the term yasna is often translated as "worship" - however,
it can mean more than the sort of worship commonly found in most Western religions.
For example, because Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda created the world, merely
living and working in this world can be regarded as a form of "worship." Of course,
worship in temples is also included in this concept and is usually considered its primary
meaning.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
