Zoroastrianism

       Here's a long wiki link on the subject:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrianism

            A lot of Christianity, and Islam, and many other religions, evolved from Zoroastrianism.  Sometimes just the ideas were "borrowed".

            Make up your own mind.

            Here's one more link to keep your mind busy:  http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?96190-The-One-True-Religion-Zoroastrianism

            I myself am a Buddhist at heart, but also recognize the influence of Zoroastrianism.