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
One of the achievements of the reform movement is that people realize that they can be democrats and remain faithful Muslims. Democracy is now an established idea. Abdolkarim Soroush achievementdemocracydemocrat Change image and share on social
Goals and objectives are based on theories and foundations. Abdolkarim Soroush basefoundationgoal 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
A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions. Abdolkarim Soroush humanityimpossibleinjunction 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
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
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