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TIL Manichaeism existed as a world religion, spreading very far and fast. They revered Jesus, Buddha, Zoroaster and Mani (Seal of the prophets) all as prophets to guide humanity towards the light. They rejected an omnipotent god, opting for absolute dualism as a solution to the problem of evil.

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