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Definition:
Zoroastrianism is an important religious system developed by Zoroaster in the area of
what is currently Iran around 1200 BCE. In his system, described in the Avesta,
Zoroaster taught the worship of Ahura Mazda who was involved in a universal struggle
against Ahriman and the forces of darkness.
Although there are few Zoroastrians left today, their theology had a profound impact on the development of Judaism - and, hence, Christianity and Islam.
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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.
