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The Zarathushtra Effect
Meet the followers of a dwindling ancient faith which they claim influenced Christianity
by Anthony Chiorazzi

His admirers claim he was the first to teach monotheism, the existence of heaven and hell and the final triumph of good over evil. Plato and Aristotle revered his wisdom. Raphael included him among the world's greatest philosophers in his The School of Athens fresco. Some scholars insist that he had more influence on Western religion than any single man. Who was he? Moses? Mohammed? Christ? No.His name was Zarathushtra, and he lived over 3,500 years ago, but his followers still honor him today while fearful for their faith's survival ...
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March 9th, 2010
The Zarathushtra Effect
Meet the followers of a dwindling ancient faith which they claim influenced Christianity
His admirers claim he was the first to teach monotheism, the existence of heaven and hell and the final triumph of good over evil. Plato ...
March 2nd, 2010
Confessions of a Slipaholic
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