摩尼教

Manichaeism is a syncretic religion that was once widespread but is now nearly extinct.
曼尼查教是一种曾经广泛传播但如今几乎灭绝的折衷宗教。
The founder of Manichaeism, Mani, claimed to be the last prophet sent by God.
曼尼查教的创始人马尼声称自己是上帝派遣的最后一任先知。
Despite its ancient origins, Manichaeism has had little impact on modern religious thought.
尽管曼尼查教有着古老的起源，但它对现代宗教思想的影响很小。
The basic tenets of Manichaeism include a belief in the struggle between good and evil.
曼尼查教的基本信条包括相信善恶之间的斗争。
Manichaeism teaches that the world is充满了乐趣and evil, with good and light battling against evil and darkness.
曼尼查教教导说，世界充满了乐趣和邪恶，善良与光明与邪恶和黑暗作斗争。
The sacred texts of Manichaeism were written in several languages, including Middle Persian, Sogdian, and Chinese.
曼尼查教的圣典用多种语言写成，包括中波斯语、粟特语和汉语。
Manichaeism was once a major religion in the Roman Empire, but it declined after the empire's conversion to Christianity.
曼尼查教一度是罗马帝国的主要宗教，但在该帝国改信基督教后，它就开始衰落了。
Some scholars believe that Manichaeism influenced early Christian theology, particularly in its views on the nature of evil.
一些学者认为，曼尼查教影响了早期基督教神学，特别是在其对邪恶本质的看法上。
Manichaeism is often seen as a heretical sect, but some modern scholars argue that it should be considered a legitimate religion in its own right.
曼尼查教通常被视为异端邪说，但一些现代学者认为它应该被视为一种合法的宗教。
The legacy of Manichaeism can still be seen in some of the art and architecture of the cultures that once practiced it, such as the frescoes of the Manichaean temple in Turpan, China.
曼尼查教的遗产仍然可以在曾经实践它的文化的一些艺术和建筑中看到，例如中国吐鲁番的曼尼查庙壁画。