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“Islam, or any religion, will become totalitarian if it is made into an ideology, because that is the nature of ideologies.” quote by Abdolkarim Soroush
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“Islam, or any religion, will become totalitarian if it is made into an ideology, because that is the nature of ideologies.”

Abdolkarim Soroush

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When religion turns into a rigid ideology, it tends toward totalitarianism due to the nature of ideologies.

In simple terms: Religion as ideology can become oppressive.

Key Takeaway

Guard religious belief against ideological rigidity.

Themes

religion ideology politics

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

theoretical political

When to use this quote

  • political movements
  • faith communities
  • policy making

Key Concepts

totalitarianism freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can faith stay flexible?
  • What safeguards prevent ideology from dominating religion?
A Different Perspective

Not all religious expressions become totalitarian.

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