FUTURE GOD
An Introduction to Zoroastrianism by
Arman Ariane
Sunday March 8, 2026
3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET
https://zoom.us/j/92918575475?pwd=sI3FVdMHOMnU8mJXmx6wZxcRdNb5vI.1
Meeting ID: 929 1857 5475
Passcode: AZS
Abstract:
Religion is declining as people’s identification with atheism increases in the civilized world. Many believe that religion has failed to solve any of the major problems of humanity, and it offers few solutions for the serious problems we face today. To the Millennials the focus is not on who created the world, but on who is destroying it.
Much has been written about the rise of the “nones” -people who check the box for “none” on surveys of religious affiliation. These nones have moved from Abrahamic religions into New Age spiritual movements. Some identify with the Zoroastrian School of Thought, who want factual evidence to support their beliefs.
For most people, the religious community is a central part of any person’s identity, the meaning they find in life and social world, changing this crucial aspect of themselves will have significant psychological consequences. The few studies that have examined the consequences for health and well-being of individuals, reveal the importance of the effects of religious disaffiliation and emphasize the relationship between religious affiliation and health.
So, the religion of the next generation would have to emphasize social justice, spirituality, and community over scripture. It would not only have the same basic aspirations for life, liberty, and happiness, but also be consistent with science and facts. A global community that exists within the laws of Asha.
Let’s explore what Future God the Millennials could worship!
About the Speaker:
Arman Ariane was born in Tehran, Iran in 1960, and moved to Vienna, Austria at the age of 14 where he attended high school and college. At age 23, Arman moved to Los Angeles where he met his wife Mojgan, and together they raised their two sons Parsa and Kourosh in the suburbs of Los Angeles. In the late 1990s, Arman was the Zoroastrian representative on Claremont Graduate University’s board, where he was instrumental in establishing a Zoroastrian studies program endowment. Since then, many students and educators have attended the course. In 2016 when filming a National Geographic documentary Arman introduced actor Morgan Freeman to Zoroastrianism, and Mr. Freeman has declared himself a Zoroastrian ever since. Arman was the key contact with the National Geographic Magazine archaeology editor and was instrumental in the May 2024 issue including an article cove ring Zoroastrianism. Arman has been an active member of the California Zoroastrian Center for 30 years and the president of the board of trustees for 6 years. During his presidency CZC hosted the 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress and a Fezana AGM in California. Arman is a fashion designer and retailer under three brand names: Xerxes For Gents, Susa Boutique and Persepolis Indulgence.