Zarathushtra conceives of the world we live in as a theater of conflict between two diametrically opposed moral spirits (mainyus), they stand for mental attitudes in the psychological domain, and also opposing moral vectors in all of creation. They are the Spirit of Goodness (Spenta Mainyu), and the Spirit of Evil (Angre Mainyu, not so named in the Gathas, but in the later literature). Their characters are defined in relation to the pivotal concept of Zarathushtra’s theology, Asha, usually translated as Truth. Truth, in this context means the Ultimate Truth, that is, the Ideal form of existence of the world as envisioned by Ahura Mazda. The form the world would have had but for the Spirit of Evil, and hence the form the world ought to have. Acting in accordance with Truth is the right thing to do, hence Asha is also translated as Righteousness. Indeed, since Zarathushtra’s theology is always projected with a moral dimension, Asha always carries the joint meaning of Truth and Righteousness. Thus we comprehend the world as an intrinsically good, divine creation, contaminated by evil, but capable of being perfected by the actions of humans by reason of their capacity of moral choice. Human action can promote good and reject evil leading to its ultimate banishment from the world, though it may continue to exist as a conceptual possibility.
I agree this with 100%. Absolutely, spot on. Philosophy is the Science and Logic of this practice. The Human has the choice to choose either path. But The 12 Ethics are very clear and solid.
I would use the word “Ethical” and never “Righteous” due to the contamination of False and Toxic Religions.
I do not believe — at all — that this is a Religion, nor is a Religion required for Asha. I believe basic Happiness and Prosperity are required and that this is the Solid Science and Logic of obtaining simple Happiness.
The word “Religion” too has been contaminated, and implies “Divine” and “Deity” as a factor or requirement in the Knowledge, Science, and Study of Happiness.
If anything, I am a firm believer that “Religion” causes great harm to the Asha and The 12 Ethics and thus, it must always remain The most Strictest of Sciences of Highest Standard in Ethic and Quality.
Above all else, Zoroastrian and The 12 Ethics, must be — always must be — The Science of Logic, Ethics, Knowledge, Education, Learning, and Wisdom.
No one — No thing — is above Truth, most of all Ego.
Faith in Proof through Rigorous Scientific Method to preserve Asha above all Ego. This is a Knighthood. Never a Religion.
This is the way of the Ashavana.
Worship is The Science and Study of Learning and Education.