The most striking principle of Manichee theology is its dualism
The term dualism is the state of being dual (or having a twofold division). Dualism doctrine consists of two basic opposing elements. Generally it consists of any system which is founded on a double principle.
The term dualism has several uses:
Theological usage ("Western"/"theistic")
Main Article: Theology
In theology, dualism can refer to the belief that
..... Click the link for more information. . The universe is considered a battlefield for control between an evil material god and a good spiritual god. Christians recognized the evil god in Satan but, of course, could not accept the idea that Satan had as much power as Jehovah, and held that Satan, unlike God, is a created being. The term Manichaeistic is often used to describe any religion with a similar concept of struggle between good and evil.
