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Fire, Ritual & Practice

The Sacred Fire Temples: Pillars of Zoroastrian Worship Around the World

The Significance of Fire in ZoroastrianismIn Zoroastrianism, fire holds a place of immense reverence and is considered one of the most sacred elements. Symbolically,…
Sep 10, 2023 · 4 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Jesus Emphasizes Worship of the Father, Ahura Mazda

Jesus Emphasizes Worship of the Father Ahura Mazda Matthew 4:10: Context: During Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Verse: "Jesus said to him, 'Away from…
Jul 26, 2023 · 3 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Zoroastrians and the 144,000

Zoroastrians and the 144,000: Exploring Possible Connections The concept of the 144,000 mentioned in the Book of Revelation has intrigued scholars and theologians for…
Mar 1, 2023 · 3 min read
Jesus & the Father

The early years of Jesus

Reasons and "Proof" Supporting the Theory that Jesus was a Zoroastrian Historical Context Persian Influence: The Persian Empire, where Zoroastrianism was practiced, had significant…
Aug 26, 2022 · 2 min read
Fire, Ritual & Practice

The Significance of Fire Temples for Zoroastrians

Historical Background and Religious Importance of Fire TemplesThe origins of fire temples in Zoroastrianism can be traced back to ancient Persia, where the religion…
Mar 1, 2022 · 4 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

“Ye Are Gods”: Christ, Asha, and the Divine Spark Within

A Zoroastrian Reflection on John 10:31–36 and the Eternal Fire in Every Soul In the Gospel of John 10:31–36, Jesus is threatened with stoning…
Dec 9, 2021 · 4 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Key Concepts in Dualism

Dualism posits that mind and body are distinct, whereas physicalism argues that consciousness arises from physical processes in the brain. 1. Mind-Body Dualism Substance…
Feb 28, 2021 · 3 min read
Magi & Saoshyant

The Magi Will Rise Again

An Unpopular Response to an Uncomfortable Question It started, as most uncomfortable conversations do, with someone trying to be cruel. A user posted in…
Jun 14, 2020 · 7 min read
Resurrection & Afterlife

Return to the House of Song: The Forgotten Home in Abrahamic Tradition

Across all ancient traditions, there echoes a memory — of a realm beyond this world, not defined by punishment or tribal favoritism, but by…
Jun 9, 2020 · 5 min read
Resurrection & Afterlife

The Origin and Evolution of the Word “Paradise”

Do you believe in Paradise? If so, do you believe in the Avesta? Lets examine the first time the word was ever used. It…
Mar 3, 2020 · 6 min read
Persia & Judaism

The Forgotten Fire: Why Iran Fears the Sufis

In the land of Cyrus and Zoroaster, where sacred fires once burned to uphold truth (Asha), another fire smolders in silence — the fire…
Jan 15, 2020 · 5 min read
Fire, Ritual & Practice

Spiritual Renewal in Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism places a strong emphasis on spiritual renewal, a concept deeply embedded in its teachings and practices. This renewal is achieved through various rituals,…
Dec 7, 2019 · 4 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Ahura Mazda in the Vatican: The Suppressed Lineage of the Father God

A Historical Exposé for eFireTemple At eFireTemple, we rekindle the eternal flame of Asha, the divine truth bestowed by Zarathustra through Ahura Mazda, the…
Mar 21, 2019 · 11 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Principles of Abundance and Gratitude in Zoroastrianism

Divine Provision: Ahura Mazda as Provider: Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda, the supreme god, is the ultimate source of all good and abundance in…
Nov 16, 2018 · 3 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Core Principles of Zoroastrianism and Their Connection to the Law of Attraction

Good Thoughts (Humata): Zoroastrianism: Emphasizes the importance of maintaining pure and positive thoughts to align with Asha (truth and order). Law of Attraction: Positive…
Apr 20, 2018 · 3 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Manly P. Hall on Zoroastrianism and the Sacred Flame

In his seminal work "The Initiates of the Flame," Manly P. Hall explores the profound symbolism of fire as a divine element that permeates…
Feb 2, 2018 · 4 min read
Fire, Ritual & Practice

Yasna/Bible: Parallelism

The Bridge to Paradise Parallelisms between the New Testament and the Yasna Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds Yasna 34.1: Text: "With good thoughts,…
May 27, 2016 · 12 min read
Ahura Mazda & Asha

Zoroastrianism: The Oldest Monotheistic Religion

by Diesel The Magus Zoroastrianism is recognized as the oldest continuously practiced monotheistic religion. It predates other major monotheistic faiths such as Judaism, Christianity,…
Oct 22, 2015 · 2 min read
Jesus & the Father

Was Jesus Zoroastrian? Diesel The Magus

Zoroastrianism Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds Concept: Zoroastrianism places a strong emphasis on the triad of good thoughts (Humata), good words (Hukhta), and…
May 8, 2009 · 2 min read