This notion was in line with the dualistic realms of Light and Darkness that it preached.  
This religion led to the creation of the Paulicians, whose founder Constanine cited it as the basis for his beliefs.  Its doctrines were communicated after the 26 days of trials, or "Passion of the Illuminator," that its founder underwent.  According to its divisions, the auditors were allowed to marry and hoped for rebirth, while the celibate elect were allowed ascension after death.  This notion was in line with the dualistic realms of Light and Darkness that it preached.  FTP, name this religion founded in the third century AD in Persia by the "Apostle of Light," Mani.
This religion led to the creation of the Paulicians, whose founder Constanine cited it as the basis for his beliefs.  
Manichaeism