What is one major similarity between judaism and zoroastrianism?

A. Both are based on the idea of a covenant with god.
B. Both state that each individual has free will to do good or evil
C. Both stress of the importance of judgement day and an afterlife
D. Both were adopted by powerful empires in Mesopotamia

I think its A. Am I correct?

It’s actually A

Both state that each individual has free will to do good or evil.

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You are welcome.

To determine the correct answer, let's assess the options given:

A. Both are based on the idea of a covenant with God.
B. Both state that each individual has free will to do good or evil.
C. Both stress the importance of judgment day and an afterlife.
D. Both were adopted by powerful empires in Mesopotamia.

Now, let's compare Judaism and Zoroastrianism to identify the major similarity:

Judaism, which originated with the ancient Israelites, is based on the idea of a covenant between God and the Jewish people. According to Jewish belief, God entered into a sacred agreement or covenant with the Israelites, establishing a special relationship and outlining a set of commandments and laws to follow.

Zoroastrianism, founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia, teaches the existence of a cosmic struggle between good and evil forces. It emphasizes individual responsibility and the exercise of free will, whereby each person is encouraged to choose between good thoughts, words, and actions versus evil ones.

Comparing these aspects, we can see that option B, "Both state that each individual has free will to do good or evil," is the correct answer. Both Judaism and Zoroastrianism emphasize the ethical responsibility of individuals to choose between good and evil actions.

So, the correct answer is B. Both Judaism and Zoroastrianism state that each individual has free will to do good or evil.

I agree.