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Zoroastrianism vs Parsism - What's the difference?

zoroastrianism | parsism |

As a proper noun zoroastrianism

is the monotheistic religion which began in persia in the sixth century based on teachings ascribed to the prophet zoroaster.

As a noun parsism is

the parsi sect of zoroastrianism.

zoroastrianism

English

Alternative forms

* Zoroastrism (dated)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • The monotheistic religion which began in Persia in the sixth century based on teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster.
  • Usage notes

    Some consider the term offensive.2010 , Van Christian A. Gorder, Christianity in Persia and the Status of Non-Muslims in Modern Iran'' (ISBN 0739136119), pages 22 and 36:
    Zoroaster (Persian, Zardosht) Because the term Zoroastrianism is offensive, some have called them Mazdakites given the fact that their god is Ahura Mazda. Detractors also have called them fire worshippers, which is a term that they detest.

    See also

    * Mazdaism (the religion in which Ahura Mazda is the supreme divinity) * Parseeism

    parsism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The Parsi sect of Zoroastrianism