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This may be considered a ''Neo-Manichaean Church'' because the true religion of Manichaeism has been extinct since as far back as the 13th century (though certain Manichaen beliefs persisted in China and in Europe through the Cathar and other dualistic religions). As a result of the extinction of the ancient Manichaen faith, much of the ancient liturature and knowledge of this faith has been lost. Like the ancient faith, Neo-Manichaeism believe in a dualism between a light force and a dark force. Some believers also state that the Judeo-Christian God of the Old Testiment is actually the God of Evil. In ancient times Manichaens were divided into two groups: The "Elect", who were clergy and the "Listeners" who were laymen. The Elect lived a life of self denial: they abstained from sex, would not eat from sunrise to sunset, prayed and avoided manual labor. Modern day Manichaens do not necessarily follow the strict asteticism of the ancient Elects, but do allow those seeking such a life to practice it. Like the ancient faith, Neo-Manichean belivers revere both Christ and Buddah, as well as Zardoz (Zarathustra). External links |
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