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We, the undersigned, believe in the Conservative Tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarthusti Faith.
We believe:
That a Zoroastrian, Parsi or Irani, (henceforth referred to as Zoroastrian) is one born of BOTH Zoroastrian Parents.
It is NOT possible to be converted into our religion, only born into it.
Navjotes, Weddings, Paidus, and other liturgical ceremonies can only be performed on Zoroastrians. We support our Priests who adhere to these rules.
The BPP is WRONG in allowing (in some circumstances) Zoroastrian males who have married non-Zoroastrian Females to be called Zoroastrians. Our religion is one of gender equality and has never allowed Zoroastrian men (or women) to marry outside the religion.
Our religious institutions are NOT public facilities. Dokhmas, Agyaris and Atash Behrams were created by private families and trusts for the use of like-minded Zarthustis. This is evidenced by the omnipresent signs outside our places of worship.
Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds, is an essential part of Zoroastrianism. However those tenets alone do not make a religion, but rather a philosophy. If a Zoroastrian wishes to practice Zoroastrianism, they must also practice various other spiritual tenets of our religion such as wearing the Sudreh and Kusti.
Liberal minded people are entitled to their own opinion, and should NOT force us, our priests, and our institutions to practice their version of Zoroastrianism. We wish to practice Zoroastrianism the way it has been practiced for millennia.
Please sign and forward this petition to all like-minded individuals so that we can show them that we are NOT silent and NOT a minority.
We believe:
That a Zoroastrian, Parsi or Irani, (henceforth referred to as Zoroastrian) is one born of BOTH Zoroastrian Parents.
It is NOT possible to be converted into our religion, only born into it.
Navjotes, Weddings, Paidus, and other liturgical ceremonies can only be performed on Zoroastrians. We support our Priests who adhere to these rules.
The BPP is WRONG in allowing (in some circumstances) Zoroastrian males who have married non-Zoroastrian Females to be called Zoroastrians. Our religion is one of gender equality and has never allowed Zoroastrian men (or women) to marry outside the religion.
Our religious institutions are NOT public facilities. Dokhmas, Agyaris and Atash Behrams were created by private families and trusts for the use of like-minded Zarthustis. This is evidenced by the omnipresent signs outside our places of worship.
Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds, is an essential part of Zoroastrianism. However those tenets alone do not make a religion, but rather a philosophy. If a Zoroastrian wishes to practice Zoroastrianism, they must also practice various other spiritual tenets of our religion such as wearing the Sudreh and Kusti.
Liberal minded people are entitled to their own opinion, and should NOT force us, our priests, and our institutions to practice their version of Zoroastrianism. We wish to practice Zoroastrianism the way it has been practiced for millennia.
Please sign and forward this petition to all like-minded individuals so that we can show them that we are NOT silent and NOT a minority.
472 Signatures
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Jimmy Doctor
- Comments
- I fully understand the reasons behind our religious rules and simply wish that others would respect them.
- Location
- USA
- Age
- 27
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Benaisha Chothia
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- I support this petition with my heart and soul.
- Location
- USA
- Age
- 27
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Manaz Taleyarkhan
- Comments
- Everyone is entitled to freedom of religion and freedom of speech. However, I do not feel it is right to pressure a change in tradition on a group of very peaceful people, especially in religion. A Protestant is not entitled to instruct a Catholic on the "correct" way to practice one's faith. If I do not agree with certain practices than I will do what I feel is right, but I will not foist my views onto others. Keep the peace!
- Location
- United States
- Age
- 22
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Mehernosh Gundevia
- Comments
- This petition has my full support.
- Location
- USA
- Age
- 24
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Hoshedar Havewala
- Comments
- The traditional way is the only reason the religion and the culture has survived for all these thousands of years. It is the only way in which it CAN survive in the future. Now if only everyone could grasp this simple truth.
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 25
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Phiroze Panthaki
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 44 yrs
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Meher Pavri
- Location
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Age
- 22
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Percy
- Comments
- Good on you for starting this petition. Far too many people think that they can just come up with new variations to our religion everyday. Hope this can put some sense into the BPP.
- Location
- Auckland
- Age
- 27
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Dilshad
- Location
- India
- Age
- 24
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pearl tirandaz
- Location
- dadar
- Age
- 30yrs
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Bazyan Mistry
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 28
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Rustom Jamasji
- Comments
- A Race has preserved its identity through 3 holocaust and a chronic struggle not to get fused into a highly religo centric demography. No one has the right to change this identity just as no one has the right to change the identity of small tribes , be in the mountains of ladhak, or the islands of Andamans or countries like UAE.
- Location
- Bombay
- Age
- 38
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Parichehr Irani
- Location
- Delhi
- Age
- 21
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Maharukh M. Dosabhai
- Comments
- Good show Jimmy ! Welcome to the family with open arms !!!
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Age
- 50 years
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P Dubash
- Comments
- May Ahura Mazda Bless and Guide us Always to follow the path of Truthfulness & Righteousness
- Location
- India
- Age
- 50
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Behram P. Dhabhar
- Comments
- Since when has religion and religious laws been up for voting? They are divinely revealed and cannot be tampered with. We have no authority to discuss / debate / modify long standing traditions and customs. This is a priceless legacy handed down to us from our ancestors. The least we can do is to preserve, protect and pass them on to our next generation intact. The people who desire change are the ones who are ignorant as regards our tenets and customs and wish to modify them for their own convenience.
- Location
- Bombay
- Age
- 51
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Darayus R Tirandaz
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 32
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Farokh Ardeshir Kolah
- Comments
- Fully support this petition.
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Age
- 73
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Meher Farokh Kolah
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Age
- 64
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meher udhnawala
- Comments
- The truth remains the truth - that a Zoroastrian is one born of Zoroastrian parents. Just because a large number of people shout in opposition to this tenet, the truth will not change!
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 35
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kfkeravala
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 39
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rustom framroze chothia
- Comments
- jimmy dear, i like the statement : If a Zoroastrian wishes to practice Zoroastrianism, they must also practice various other spiritual tenets of our religion such as wearing the Sudreh and Kusti.
- Location
- kuala lumpur, malaysia
- Age
- 57
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Anahita Sharoakh Charna
- Comments
- В
- Location
- UK
- Age
- 30
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Sharoakh Charna
- Comments
- I totally agree with this and support the petition.
- Location
- UK
- Age
- 32
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Ana
- Comments
- Whilst there is every risk that our religion may become extinct in generations to come, we cannot let go our legacy of traditions and customs just to appease the whims and fancies of a few hundred, or may be even thousands. We need to strive to preserve and uphold our customs and traditions, for which our forefathers have made tremendous sacrifices to uphold! Go Jimmy Boy, go!! The key is for our learned Vada Dasturjis to stand up, speak out and take the appropriate action, rather than the Trustees of the BPP!
- Location
- London, UK
- Age
- 47
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I Faramroze Karanjia
- Comments
- I strongly support the above views as mentioned in the petition.
- Location
- Pune,India
- Age
- 37
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Sam Billimoria
- Location
- India
- Age
- 67
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Mahiyar Panthaky
- Comments
- В
- Location
- Canada
- Age
- 35
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Percy J. Mistry
- Comments
- My Ancestors gave their very lives in order for me to be here today and to raise my own family to be able to continue to practice this wonderful religion of ours. If "others" wish to change the religion to suit their personal needs, tell them to create their own and leave mine as it is!
- Location
- Toronto
- Age
- 33
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Karl Sahukar
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 46
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Aspi Kootar
- Comments
- I dig conservative ideas
- Location
- Canada
- Age
- 38
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Yasmin Gundevia
- Comments
- May Ahuramazda Help us to preserve the Sanctity of our great Religion
- Location
- California, USA
- Age
- 21
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Jal N. Birdy
- Location
- Corona, California, USA
- Age
- 73
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Gev E. Mahava
- Location
- Canada
- Age
- 54
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Armin N. Turel
- Comments
- I'm proud to be a Zoroastrian and am sad that people who are not proud to be zoroastrians as clearly they marry out of the religion are out to take away the one thing I cherish... Being born a Mazdayasni Zarthosti and being known as one. What about my rights?
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 28
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Roshan Aaftaab Irani
- Comments
- Lets join hands for this good cause & keep no place for controvercy. May God give us the strength & the right wisdom to walk the path of truth, which is really a difficult path. Amen
- Location
- Dubai
- Age
- 43
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Paakzaad Chothia
- Comments
- No arguements, no forums, no meetings. This is the best way, signature for signature in silent support of our Religon and its keepers!
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Age
- 28
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Navroz Nanga
- Comments
- We liberals wish to hack all the bpp properties for sure..
- Location
- MUMBAI
- Age
- 40
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Pervez
- Comments
- I'm fiercely proud of my religion, the way it's been painstakingly preserved through millenia. If someone doesn't follow the rules, why should a divinely revealed religion change to suit their hormonal urges?
- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Age
- 37
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Hoshang B. Charna.
- Comments
- The so called Reformists have no right or Authority to change any Rules or Laws laid down,as tenets.No other Religion or community allows it.why some so called reformist Parsis are forcing the changes to their advantage.Change and we perish as a unique community, though miniscule in numbers but respected by all throughout the World. BPP Trustees ))You are elected to preserve our Traditions as it is being done and not to destroy it.
- Location
- MUMBAI INDIA
- Age
- 68
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Ross Khambatta
- Location
- Perth Australia
- Age
- 31
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Farzana
- Location
- Australia
- Age
- 25
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Farah Bhajiwalla
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Age
- 23
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Jimmy Tavadia
- Comments
- May Dadar Ahura Mazda grant wisdom to the reformists and guide them for follow the tenets of our pristine religion for they know not what harm they are doing to themselves!!!
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 31
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Ashish Zubin Mohta
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 38
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Hutoxi
- Location
- Grant Road
- Age
- 36
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Ketayun Bamji
- Location
- Bombay
- Age
- 50
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Khusru Sanjana
- Comments
- Absolutely spot on Petition. I am in for people who feel they are too modern and can do what they want to on their own steam. However, please do not involve the whole TRUE community members and spoil our religious traditions.
- Location
- Lalbaug, Mumbai
- Age
- 29
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Shezarine Fulwadiwala
- Comments
- I truly believe in the above mentioned petition and support it wholeheartedly.
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 41 yrs
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Yazdi Maneck Pir
- Location
- Mumbai
- Age
- 48
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