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“In the end, the good will triumph and the world will have eternal peace”. What was the main religion of ancient and classical civilization of Persia?. Zoroastrianism: Struggle between Good and Evil. Teachings and Beliefs. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself”.
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“In the end, the good will triumph and the world will have eternal peace”
What was the main religion of ancient and classical civilization of Persia?
Judaism • The "Torah," the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, is the most important Jewish scripture. • It contains the basic laws of Judaism. • Another important book is the "Talmud," serving primarily as a guide to the civil and religious laws of Judaism. • Bias for social jsutice
Jewish Philosophy • God is one and unique • God is the creator • God is transcendent • God is immanent. • God is lawgiver • God is personal • We have the obligation to worship • The Torah is God's law • God is judge • The Messiah will come.
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”
Teachings and Beliefs • God is the Father of all humankind. • Love God above all. • Life and one’s personhood are sacred. • Each person should be charitable and just. • Each person can be cleansed of his sins and attain eternal salvation. • The humble and the oppressed as well as those who forgive others shall receive blessings from God.
Islam: Surrender to the Will of God • Founded by Mohammed • The holy book of Islam is the "Koran." Muslims believe its words to be those of Allah himself, spoken to Muhammad by an angel. • Allah, is the Islamic God. • People who believe these ideas are called Muslims.
Muslims learn that life on earth is a period of testing and preparation for the life to come. • Angels record good and bad deeds. • People should behave themselves and help others, trusting in Allah's justice and mercy for their reward.