Editing Zoroastrian Theocracy (section)

=== Tenets of Faith ===
In Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda is the supreme creator, responsible for both visible and invisible aspects of existence. The central concept is Asha, representing cosmic order and governing all creation. Daena, or spiritual conscience, influences Asha based on individual choices. Manthras, powerful prayer formulas, uphold Asha and combat evil.

Asha versus druj symbolizes the systemic conflict between order and chaos, truth and falsehood, rather than a personal good versus evil dichotomy. Mortals, as active participants, defend Asha through righteous deeds, following the Threefold Path: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds (Humata, Huxta, Huvarshta).

Zoroastrianism emphasizes moral choice, rejecting predestination and advocating free will. Zoroaster himself and Zoroastrians also theoretically fight to oppose creeds or beliefs and religions that advocate predation against other people to get ahead (Defined as Evil Creed, or the Agents of Druj who persecute against and punish virtue in the world). Life is a temporary state, a battleground between Asha and Druj. The urvan (soul) unites with the fravashi (higher spirit) during life, inspiring good actions. Ancestral fravashis are revered.

Active, ethical participation in life through good deeds ensures happiness and combats chaos. Helping out and protecting the needy or "weak" is regarded as a very high virtue in the Gathas. Zoroastrianism lacks a strict notion of reincarnation but emphasizes the reunification of urvan and fravashi after death. The religion's ecological stance, praising nature's preservation, is tempered by historical exceptions like the extermination of perceived "evil" species.

Zoroastrianism's theological diversity reflects historical and modern influences, shaping individual beliefs. The ultimate goal is to become an ashavan, a master of Asha, contributing to the cosmic battle against evil. Core teachings include following the Threefold Path (good thoughts, good words, good deeds), practicing charity, acknowledging spiritual equality, and promoting goodness for its intrinsic value.