Manicheanism

A religion that synthesised elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Gnosticism, and Zoroastrianism, and was founded by Mani (a.k.a. Manicheus) in Mesopotamia during the 3rd century AD.

Mani believed in 2 equal deities. One is the Judeo-Christian God who is good, and is responsible for human souls and minds. The other is Satan who is evil and is responsible for human bodies, passions and emotions.

Manicheanism considered sexuality to be evil, and its followers practiced asceticism.

Mandir      Manji