ANTH 209 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Icicle, State Religion, Zoroastrianism
5 Jun 2012
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Not applicable now because of communications and networks. During the muslim invasion, they fled to india. Very large diaspora, but connected through the internet. Internet isn"t a sacred space, but a place to discuss how to keep the faith alive. The internet poses a threat to the communities. When they got to india, they signed a pact that they would not try to convert anyone. Mankind had to pick between ahura mazda or dark forces. Was standing in an icicle river, had his moment of revelation. Each of us has a choice between right and wrong. By doing the right things, they will disappear. The purpose of all is to overcome evil. What you"ve done in your life is what determines if you go to the house of good or the pit of fire. In today"s world, they are buried, because of islam"s position in iran. Must be born of 2 zoroastrians to be truly zoroastrian yourself.
