7. Thanks for that. Religion (Islam) rules this country.
Other religions may have some influence secondarily through the beliefs of their leaders, but Islam runs the entire show in Iran. To equate it to Christian influence in the US is absurd and let's Islam off the hook. Maybe that's the goal. Even in this thread you can't get any criticism.
to unquestioningly obey is not good. Nationalism can be as blinding as religion. Tyrants can not rule without stooges to do their bidding. Tyrants also need a weak population that is willing to tolerate their wrong doing.
Authority ought to be measured and questioned, not automatically accepted. When those in positions of power violate the trust and humanity of the people they surrender said authority.
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