Zoroastrianism - A dualistic religion of the Persian Empire after
c. 600 BCE. Zoroastrianism is a religious system attributable to
the prophet Zoroaster, c. 660 BCE. Tenants of Zoroastrianism
include the duality of a 'god of light' and a 'god of darkness' who
struggle for influence over humanity. Zoroastrianism assumes
adherents have free-will, with which, they can choose between the god
of light and god of darkness. Adherents believe that humans will
ultimately be faced with a final judgment, at which time Ahuramazda will
determine their fate for eternity. Given the similarities of
Zoroastrianism and Christianity, it is likely that portions of
Christianity are influenced by Zoroastrianism. definition
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