Zartomithraism as a project
Zartomithraism combines two fundamental ideas. From Mithraism we get the idea of forming small societies of people who share a common life of ritual and self development. From Zoroastrianism we get the idea of the importance of pursuing the Good.
So Zartomithraism aims to assist in the creation of small societies of people who have the desire and capability to be a good influence in the world.
Mithraic Societies have a long history - often as close-knit bands of men who are better able to pursue their interests in this way than they would as individuals. These brotherhoods haven't always pursued the interests of the wider society, and this is why we are interested in Zoroastrianism. The world needs bands of people who really are working for the good order of the world, and this is what Zoroaster asks us to do.
Zartomithraism, as developed here, is a kind of religious framework - a few pointers to help those interested in developing the idea of a new modern Mithraism to get started on their journey.
Zartomithraism as a religion
Zartomithraism aims to be a religious pathway which offers a clear alternative to the Abrahamic one. In some sense it aims to be the Euranian or European counterpart to Hinduism.
Zartomithraism takes from Zoroaster the importance of pursuit of the Good and the concern for reason. However in other respects it departs from Zoroastrian orthodoxy and takes ideas from other parts of the Iranian and European pre-christian traditions. Compared to other currents within Zartianism we are less focussed of the dualistic battle of good and evil powers and leave room for other ways of making sense of the good and bad in life where activities comes in shades of grey.
Updated August 4024 EHE/2024 CE
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