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Understanding Zoroastrianism: Its Origins, Teachings, and Ethical Choices

This lesson offers a comprehensive overview of Zoroastrianism, exploring its rich history, central teachings, and ethical framework. Students will learn about the founder, Zoroaster, the concept of dualism in the religion, and the significance of free will in human choices. The lesson includes discussion points on afterlife beliefs, notably the Chinvat Bridge, and encourages creative engagement through homework assignments where students illustrate moral decisions. This engaging exploration aims to deepen students' understanding of one of the world's oldest religions and its influence on modern faiths.

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Understanding Zoroastrianism: Its Origins, Teachings, and Ethical Choices

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  1. Test ResultsPlease grab the reading and worksheet for today and work on it quietly…shhh! Quietly…Thank you… A’s: 8 B’s: 5 C’s: 3 D’s: 2 F’s: 2 Incomplete: Stu, David, Junie, Jakob

  2. Review Questions 1) Who is the founder of Zoroastrianism? 2) What 3 major religions did Zoroastrianism contribute to? 3) What’s unique about Zoroastrianism’s founder from other founders? 4) How is Zoroastrianism similar to Buddhism? (Hint: Think about how Buddhism spread)

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  4. STUD

  5. Objectives • Background into the history of Zoroastrianism • Human Nature and the Ethics of Zoroastrianism • What happens upon death according to Zoroastrianism

  6. I. Background • Only 1 true God & his name is Ahura Mazda • Ahura: “lord”, Mazda: “all wisdom” • 20 other names include “Strong One, the Unconquerable, & He of Whom Questions are Asked

  7. Evil!! Dualistic: a religion that sees 2 supreme forces contending w/each other for control of the universe • Good God w/angels vs. evil god w/demons

  8. II. Human Nature • Human beings may choose either force depending on Free Will How does this cartoon explain the controversy over free will?

  9. Describe a time when you had to fess up for something you did. The Destiny of Humankind • People are responsible for choices • Eschatology: belief concerning end of the world

  10. Good Idea/Bad Idea Donald Duck

  11. III. Upon Death • Soul stays w/body 3 days, contemplates life • 4th day: judged by Mithra who balances deeds on scale • Chinvat Bridge: leads to paradise or hell

  12. SCALE Chinvat Bridge Not a good place

  13. Paradise • Scale tips towards good • Escorted by beautiful maidens • Place of beauty, light, pleasant scents, & other noble souls

  14. The Other Place • Scale is tipped down by evil deeds • Bridge turns on its edge, like walking on sword • Tormented by old hag, eventually fall into hell

  15. Homework • Create a cartoon strip that illustrates one’s choices of good deeds vs. bad deeds • Use the angel & demon on the shoulder • Be Creative! Make it fun! • 10 points (Act it out!)

  16. Review Quiz (no notes please)VIDEO • Zoroastrianism God is named Ahura Mazda which means “lord” and all ________________ • A religion that sees two forces contending with each other for control of the universe: _________________ • Term that refers to a human beings ability to choose which force they will follow: ____________ _______________ • Eschatology is a study of beliefs concerning the ________________. • According to Zoroastrian belief, how long does the soul contemplate life after death before being judged? ________ • Describe the process that takes place on the Chinvat Bridge? • Describe Zoroastrian heaven. • Describe Zoroastrian “he dbl …” • Do you think prayer should be allowed in school? Explain. • Why has teaching evolution in school been controversial?

  17. Today’s Agenda • Cartoon Presentations B) Court Case Jigsaw: 4 groups, explain the controversy, significance, and results • Inherit the Wind (Armageddon Videos) • HOMEWORK: ???

  18. Lee v Weisman (1992) • Should you be allowed to say a prayer at a graduation ceremony? (Tradition or violation of religious rights?) • Providence, Rhode Island (actually a Rabbi that prayed thanking God for U.S. diversity & ability to reach this point in life) • What do you think the Supreme Court decided?

  19. Justice Kennedy: “Can’t peer pressure someone to pray, even if they stand out of respect it could be interpreted that they are forced to agree w/those standards” • Justice Scalia: “Prayer at graduation is a long-standing tradition that ought to be protected

  20. Results • 5-4 Supreme Court ruled against prayer at graduation • Believe that rights are violated if you’re forced to stand for prayer @ graduation

  21. Edwards v Aguillard (1987) • If schools can teach evolution, should they be allowed to teach creationism? • (State of LA passed a law requiring all evolution stuff to be taught along side creationism stuff) • What do you think the Supreme Court decided?

  22. 7-2 Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana’s law, so you didn’t have to teach about creationism • Justice Brennan: “No academic purpose, strictly was to advance religion, LA didn’t even offer guides how to teach creationism but they do for evolution”

  23. The most dramatic part! Inherit the Wind -What point is each man trying to make? The EndInherit the Wind End -What was the punishment received? -Your thoughts…

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