I decided today would be as good a day as any to talk a little bit about Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is the religion based on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster. But Zoroaster believed this dude Ahura Mazda was the One True God. Here's a likeness of him, for the family album:
As you can see, he had a lot of appendages going on, like wings, ball-like feet, and a tail. Probably not the most fuel-efficient deity. So anyway, Zoroastrians believe in that guy. Ahura Mazda... Sounds suspiciously like two different car companies to me. But as I was saying, belief in Ahura Mazda is called Mazdaism. Zoroastrianism bears a great resemblance to all the other Judeo-Christian faiths, but it got there FIRST, and thus, was a precursor to a lot of modern day religious beliefs and traditions. Probably a kinder, gentler version of all the stuff folks believe now. But still, likely somehow connected to the root of the reasons for just about all the wars in the world.
Zoroastrianism was the dominant religion in the Persian empires (559 BC to 651 AC.) It's most sacred text is the Avesta. Again, sounds more than vaguely reminiscent of a car company. And I'm thinking, when the Big Three finally go out of business, (which I can't believe hasn't happened yet--have you driven a Ford lately?) I'm gonna start a car company called Avesta. My cars are going to be extremely low emission vehicles, and you'll have to peddle them with your feet, something like this:
Now that's progress. Anyway, I challenge all of you, Dear Readers, to either come up with a religion or a car company of your own--or perhaps, both. Both gets you about fifty-thousand gold stars.
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