Zoroastrians believe the world is a battlefield between good and bad. Everybody is responsible for fighting evil, on both an intellectual and physical level. Zoroastrians believe God created mankind and is also the creator of all things. In this way they see themselves to be fellow workers in this struggle.
Two types of time
Zoroastrianism divides time into two types: weekly and daily. The first type of time is considered the sacred hour of the day. The second is the period that is reserved for the dead. Zoroastrians believe the dead can have an effect on the living. These spirits can bring fertility and prosperity, or bring hardships and sickness. They offer these spirits wine, milk or pomegranates to them, as well as quinces and special animal sacrifices.
One
Zoroastrianism is a religion that focuses on one God. Although its beliefs may be similar to Christianity, it does not believe in a universal God. In fact, the Hebrew people invented the concept of one God more than a thousand centuries before Zoroastrianism was founded. The prophet Isaiah spoke of Christ's virgin Birth in 701 BC. This is a century earlier than Zoroastrianism.
Purity
Zoroastrianism holds the importance of purity. It refers a belief that Ahura Mazda has been created perfect and that we shouldn't defile it. In practice, this means that Zoroastrians have traditionally avoided cremation and burial. Instead, they bury their dead at the Tower of Silence. Vultures then eat them.
Goodness
Zoroastrianism is a strong believer in the concept of goodness. The founder of Zoroastrianism, Zarasthura, taught his followers to live by the threefold path. This path is an analogy to Christianity's "law in love," which teaches how important it is to seek God’s guidance and make wise choices. Zoroastrianism focuses on goodness, not just the pure good. Although it shares many similarities with Christianity, the doctrines of Zoroastrianism can be found in many religions.