Comparison of Zorastrianism and David Thoreau's quote, "I think that we should be men first, and subjects afterwards.

I believe that David Thoreau's quote, "I think that we should be men first, and subjects afterwards. It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right," means that people should think for themselves before they follow blindly behind someone else and that they should question authority when you believe it is wrong. Zoroastrianism is a religion that teaches that "life is a constant battleground" between the forces …

…and responsibilities, and then act accordingly. The principle of right and wrong, and an appreciation of an individual's ability to choose between right and wrong are important. An equally important principle is an individual's responsibility to choose good over evil, as well as the ability to understand the rights of others. An orderly society based on mutual respect, and not necessarily on rules and laws alone, follows from these beliefs and the practice these principles.