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What does Manichaeism mean?

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  1. (religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combined elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.
  2. (philosophy) A dualistic philosophy dividing the world between good and evil principles, or regarding matter as intrinsically evil and mind as intrinsically good.
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In many other cults e.g., Manichaeism, Gnosticism, and Hermeticism an inner circle of worshipers was required to observe strict continence.
Following the shock of the 2001 terrorist attacks, a movement promoting dialogue as a counterweight to Manichaeism had emerged.
Gnosticism eventually declined and was replaced by Manichaeism, founded by Mani.
Far from Manichaeism, we would like to offer a path to understanding what has been done in each translation and why, a way of helping us to understand our trade.
After that, Manichaeism was persecuted and destroyed in Iran.
By the 3rd century ce, crosscutting movements like Gnosticism and Manichaeism integrated individuals from disparate cultures.

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