It is up to God to reveal a religion, but up to us to understand and realise it. Abdolkarim Soroush godrealisereligion Change image and share on social
That President Mohammad Khatami's policies have been blocked is the bitterest incident in the contemporary Iranian history. This means that the wishes of millions of people who voted for Khatami and called for freedom and justice have been ignored... Why should cultural activities and journalism be so risky in Iran? Abdolkarim Soroush activitybittereblock share on social
People should know what they want, not just what they don't want. Abdolkarim Soroush people Change image and share on social
We no longer claim that a genuinely religious government can be democratic, but that it cannot be otherwise. Abdolkarim Soroush claimdemocraticgenuinely Change image and share on social
Arresting development, attacking science, and glorifying poverty is not the answer to the vices that attend prosperity. Abdolkarim Soroush answerarrestattack Change image and share on social
When I have an idea, I'm like a pregnant woman. I just have to deliver. Abdolkarim Soroush deliverideapregnant Change image and share on social
We must break problems down into small, digestible bits. We must define the concepts that we use and explain what components they consist of. We must tackle small problems. Abdolkarim Soroush bitbreakcomponent Change image and share on social
After the 9/11 incidents, Islam has become a big question mark among westerners, especially Americans. The mass media constantly raise the issue of relationship between Islam and terrorism. Abdolkarim Soroush americanbigconstantly Change image and share on social
In order for answers to become clear, the questions have to be clear. Abdolkarim Soroush answerclearorder Change image and share on social
Religion forbids us from assuming a God-like character. This is especially true in politics and government, where limiting the power of the state, division of powers, and the doctrine of checks and balances are established in order to prevent accumulation of power that might lead to such Godly claims. Abdolkarim Soroush accumulationassumebalance share on social