**Oromasdism** ---- | {{:wiki:oromasdism.png?nolink&200|}} || ^ The symbol commonly ascribed to Oromasdism. ^^ ^ Classification | Parsan | ^ Scripture | Espand Sarub | ^ Theology | Monotheistic | ^ Region | [[parsan_federation|Parsa]] and culturally affiliated regions | ^ Founder | [[Rostres]] | **Oromasdism** is among the oldest extant organized religions, as well as the oldest instance of monotheism known to mankind, founded by the prophet **[[Rostres]]** (Rathustra) in ancient [[parsan_federation|Parsa]]. Central to its theology is **[[Masdes]]** (Mazda), the all-good supreme god. The religion teaches a moral duality: the cosmic battle between good and evil, as embodied in the opposing spirits, being **[[Spandimanes]]** (Spenta Mainyu), the holy representation of Masdes, and **[[Acomanes]]** (Aka Mainyu), the fiend representing evil. According to Oromasdist theology, humans possess free will, and are called to align with truth, through the triad of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. After death, souls are judged, so the righteous ascend to paradise and the wicked fall into torment; though Oromasdism envisions an eventual cosmic renewal and universal purification. Fire is an important element in Oromasdism; worship is conducted through prayer, ritual purity, and reverence for sacred fire, maintained in temples as a symbol of divine presence. The primary scriptures are collected in the **Espand Sarub** (Spenta Srava), especially hymns attributed to Rostres. Later theological and cosmological texts developed under subsequent Parsan dynasties, when Oromasdism served as the state religion. Oromasdism has had significant influence on later [[Enochian religions]] and remains a cornerstone of Parsan cultural heritage. It continues to be the dominant religion within the Parsanate cultural sphere, as well as an influence on cultures around it. {{tag>religion oromasdism}}