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wnylib

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9. Something else to think about. Zoroastrianism's

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 11:36 AM

Apr 9

End Times belief seems to have infiltrated some Muslim beliefs in Iran. There are some Iranians today who believe in an End Times battle of good against evil which they will win in the name of Allah.

So, under Hegseth, both sides in this war regard it as a holy war.

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Always consult the Oracle before attacking Persia [View all] orangecrush Apr 9 OP

Persia is central to Western Civilization Kid Berwyn Apr 9 #1

End times battle of good against evil also came from Zoroastrianism wnylib Apr 9 #2

If I'm not mistaken orangecrush Apr 9 #4

I think India invented chess LeftInTX Apr 9 #5

Something else to think about. Zoroastrianism's wnylib Apr 9 #9

Fascinating orangecrush Apr 9 #3

YAMW! Kid Berwyn Apr 9 #7

Thanks! orangecrush Apr 9 #8

True... LeftInTX Apr 9 #6

Awww...I was expecting a Larry Ellison tie-in. pecosbob Apr 9 #10