It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma. Abdolkarim Soroush More Quotes by Abdolkarim Soroush More Quotes From Abdolkarim Soroush Arresting development, attacking science, and glorifying poverty is not the answer to the vices that attend prosperity. Abdolkarim Soroush answerpovertydevelopmentscience Human beings can remain spiritual and religious while enjoying the benefits of rational administration of their affairs. Abdolkarim Soroush humanrationalhuman-beingsspiritual A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions. Abdolkarim Soroush stopviewhumanityimpossible 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 politicspowercharacterreligion 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 freedomjusticehistorypeople
