People first concern themselves with meeting their basic needs; only afterwards, do they pursue any higher needs. Abdolkarim Soroush basicconcernhigh 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
Goals and objectives are based on theories and foundations. Abdolkarim Soroush basefoundationgoal Change image and share on social
A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions. Abdolkarim Soroush humanityimpossibleinjunction Change image and share on social
There are all sorts of cries that the leaders of the Green Movement should submit themselves to the supreme leader, but that won't take place. Both sides have to be prepared for a serious negotiation. Abdolkarim Soroush crygreenleader Change image and share on social
Compromise has a negative connotation. Abdolkarim Soroush compromiseconnotationnegative Change image and share on social
Human beings can remain spiritual and religious while enjoying the benefits of rational administration of their affairs. Abdolkarim Soroush administrationaffairbeing Change image and share on social
As a result of the awareness and consciousness of decline, an awareness and consciousness of a national ethnicity or an Islamic identity also came into being. Abdolkarim Soroush awarenessconsciousnessdecline Change image and share on social
God manifests himself in each historical period according to the understanding of the people of the era. Abdolkarim Soroush eragodhistorical Change image and share on social
Islam, or any religion, will become totalitarian if it is made into an ideology, because that is the nature of ideologies. Abdolkarim Soroush ideologyislammake Change image and share on social